StretchTurtle vs SlowFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StretchTurtle
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StretchTurtle makes you do a real neck stretch before you can open Instagram, YouTube, games, or any app you pick. [Who it's for] β’ You're glued to your phone and your neck pays for it β’ You want to fix text neck but willpower isn't enough β’ You want to pause before doomscrolling [How it works] 1. Pick the apps you want to lock (Instagram, YouTube, games...) 2. Try to open a locked app β a neck stretch mission appears 3. Your camera checks your posture β finish the stretch, the app opens 4. Every 15 to 60 minutes of use, you stretch again [5 stretching routines] β’ Left-right swing β’ Up-down nod β’ Full rotation β’ Quick shake β’ Deep stretch [No skip button] There's no "skip" β you actually have to stretch. That's the whole point of StretchTurtle. [Track your progress] β’ Today's stretch count β’ Streak days β’ Level up from egg to legendary turtle [Supported languages] Korean, English, Japanese Your camera runs entirely on-device (MediaPipe). No images or video ever leave your phone.
SlowFlow
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SlowFlow is your calm, private breathing companion. Slow down, breathe better, and build a simple daily practice with guided sessions inspired by the Buteyko method and by LΓ©on Guillarme's resisted-exhalation approach. WHY SLOWFLOW β’ Guided sessions with clear inhale / hold / exhale cues, gentle haptics and optional sounds. β’ Quick situational protocols for the moments that matter: calm down, sharpen focus, wind down before sleep, ease tension, unblock your nose, and classic box breathing 4-4-4-4. β’ Control Pause (CP) test to measure and follow your progress over time on a simple chart. β’ Built-in presets plus your own custom routines β choose phases, holds, cycles and reminders. β’ Profiles for the whole family, each with its own history and settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Works fully offline. No account, no login, no sign-up. β’ Your data stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking β nothing is sold or shared. MADE TO FEEL CALM β’ Light and dark themes, large touch targets, readable typography and screen-reader support. β’ Available in 8 languages: English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese. A FEW MINUTES A DAY Whether you want to start the morning grounded, reset after a stressful moment, or drift off more easily at night, SlowFlow gives you a gentle, structured way to come back to your breath. SlowFlow is a wellness and relaxation tool to support a calmer breathing practice. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Breathing exercises are not suitable for everyone β if you are pregnant or have a medical condition, please talk to a healthcare professional first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SlowFlow at 13.0 against StretchTurtle's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StretchTurtle | SlowFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tae Wook Kim | Szewczyk IT Sp. z o.o. |
In-app purchases
StretchTurtle
No in-app purchases
SlowFlow
No in-app purchases









