Comparison

Release vs Foam Roller Exercises

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Release

This app offers a daily stretching routine targeting jaw and neck tension to help prevent headaches. It features guided exercises, a timer, and habit tracking, all designed with user privacy and offline functionality in mind.

Highlights
  • Guided jaw and neck exercises
  • Step-by-step timer with animations
  • Daily routine under 10 minutes
  • Streak and habit tracking
  • Morning and evening reminders
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches often start with tightness in the jaw and neck — muscles you may not even realize you're clenching. Release guides you through a short daily stretching routine designed to help relieve that tension before it becomes a headache. Your jaw and neck will thank you! WHAT YOU GET • 8 guided exercises targeting the jaw (TMJ) and neck, based on commonly recommended physical therapy stretches • Step-by-step timer with animated illustrations for each exercise • A routine that takes less than 10 minutes a day • Streak tracking and a 7-day habit tracker to help you stay consistent • Morning and evening reminders so you don't forget • Full customization — adjust reps, hold times, or turn individual exercises on or off DESIGNED WITH YOUR PRIVACY IN MIND Release does not ask for your name, email, or any personal information. There is no account to create. No data leaves your phone — ever. The app works entirely offline with no internet connection required. The only optional permission is notifications, and only if you choose to enable reminders. COMPLETELY FREE There are no in-app purchases, no premium tier, no ads, and no subscriptions. Every feature is available from the moment you download it. IMPORTANT NOTE The exercises in this app are based on commonly recommended stretches for jaw and neck tension. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you experience pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms during any exercise, stop immediately and consult a healthcare provider.

About

Foam Roller Exercises

Features
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Your body carries tension from every long day at a desk, every tough workout, and every restless night. Foam Roller Exercises - Relief gives you a clear, beautiful way to release it. Browse 36 hand-illustrated exercises organized across 10 body areas — from your neck and upper back down to your calves and core. Every exercise features detailed artwork so you can see exactly where to place the roller and how to move. No shaky phone videos. No stock photos. Just clear, elegant guides you can follow at a glance. WHAT'S INSIDE ◆ 36 foam roller exercises covering your full body ◆ 10 targeted body areas: neck, upper back, lower back, chest, shoulders, hips & glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, and core ◆ Step-by-step illustrated guides with proper form cues ◆ Each exercise labeled by body area so you find relief fast BUILT FOR BEGINNERS Never used a foam roller? Start here. Each exercise is explained with simple language and visual cues — no fitness jargon, no confusing angles. Place your roller, follow the illustration, and feel the difference. DESIGNED FOR RELIEF Whether you're dealing with a stiff upper back from sitting all day, tight IT bands from running, or hip tension that won't quit — there's an exercise for that. Target exactly where it hurts and start rolling. WHY ILLUSTRATIONS? Video-based apps force you to pause, scrub, and squint at a small screen while you're on the floor. Our illustrated approach gives you everything you need in a single frame: roller position, body alignment, and movement direction — all at a glance. Foam rolling is one of the simplest, most effective things you can do for your body. You just need a roller and a few minutes. We'll show you exactly what to do.

Screenshots

Release4 screens
Foam Roller Exercises4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Foam Roller Exercises at 3 against Release's 1. Foam Roller Exercises also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Release versus Foam Roller Exercises: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReleaseFoam Roller Exercises
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB102 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoger PimentelThumbstone Labs

In-app purchases

None

Release

No in-app purchases

None

Foam Roller Exercises

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Release free?
Release is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foam Roller Exercises free?
Foam Roller Exercises is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Release or Foam Roller Exercises have ads?
Neither Release nor Foam Roller Exercises shows ads.

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