Comparison

Start Stretching vs Stretchy

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

Head to head
About

Start Stretching

Improve your physical flexibility with guided stretches designed for beginners. This app offers simple instructions and a built-in timer to make daily stretching convenient. Track your progress and integrate with your health app to monitor your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Beginner-level stretches
  • Easy-to-follow graphics and instructions
  • Configurable stretch durations
  • Built-in timer
  • Health app integration
  • Statistics tracking
  • Automatic stretch cycling
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Start Stretching is a stretching coach intended for healthy individuals who are seeking to improve their physical flexibility. The app is an entry point into the world of flexibility training for anyone with the capability to perform a few basic movements. The app features a routine of beginner level stretches designed to help people improve their health and mobility, whether you have a minute or 10 to spare each day. Simple graphics with easy to follow instructions and a built-in timer make stretching convenient. Integration with the Health app allows tracking stretching time as a workout. ---------------------------------------- Why Stretch With Start Stretching? ---------------------------------------- - Basic stretches, clearly described – both textually and graphically - Configurable stretch durations for difficulty adjustment - Integration with the Health app to record your stretching workouts - Statistics tracking - Stretch hold length timing - Automatic cycling through the stretch routine

About

Stretchy

Improve your flexibility and posture with daily stretching routines. This app offers guided exercises for all levels, targeting specific body areas and needs. Track your progress and build consistency for a healthier, more mobile you.

Highlights
  • Daily stretching routines for various needs
  • Targeted exercises by body area
  • Animated demonstrations and clear instructions
  • Timer-guided sessions
  • Custom routine creation
  • Progress tracking with daily streaks
  • No equipment required
Features
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Stretchy makes daily stretching simple. Follow quick, guided stretching and flexibility routines that improve your mobility, loosen tight muscles, and help you feel better in just 5 minutes a day — at home, at your desk, anytime. No equipment needed. STRETCHING FOR EVERY GOAL Whether you want to ease back and neck tension, open tight hips, improve posture, warm up before a workout, or wind down for sleep, there's a routine ready for you: - Morning Energizer – wake up your body and start the day loose - Desk Recovery – undo sitting and screen-time tension - Evening Wind Down – calming stretches for better sleep - Full Body – work every major muscle group - Back & Neck Relief – ease everyday aches and stiffness - Hips & Hamstrings – release tight lower-body muscles - Pre & Post Workout – warm up and recover around training - Advanced Practice – longer, deeper sessions for experienced stretchers TARGET ANY AREA Browse routines by body area — hips, hamstrings, lower back, neck, shoulders, quads and more — with beginner, intermediate and advanced options so every level can follow along. BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINE Create custom stretching routines from the full exercise library. Pick the stretches you want, set the order, and save routines built around your body and your goals. GUIDED & EASY TO FOLLOW Every stretch includes a clear illustrated demonstration, step-by-step instructions, and a timer that guides you through each hold and transition. Just press play and follow along. STAY CONSISTENT Build a daily habit with streaks, progress tracking, and reminders that keep you coming back. Save your favorite routines for quick access. WHY STRETCH DAILY? A few minutes of stretching each day can: - Improve flexibility and range of motion - Relieve tension in your back, neck and shoulders - Loosen tight hips and hamstrings - Support better posture - Help you relax and unwind - Warm up and aid recovery around workouts Start your flexibility journey today — open Stretchy, press play, and feel the difference. CONTACT & SUPPORT Questions or suggestions? Email us at nzdev25@gmail.com LEGAL Terms: https://stretchypro-nz.web.app/terms-zn.html Privacy: https://nz-dev.web.app/privacy-policy-zn.html

Screenshots

Start Stretching4 screens
Stretchy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Start Stretching at 4.6 against Stretchy's 3.0. Start Stretching also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). Stretchy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Start Stretching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stretchy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start Stretching holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Stretching has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Stretching ships an update every 4 months, Stretchy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Start Stretching versus Stretchy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart StretchingStretchy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYogasoft Applicationsnizar zitouni

Customer experience

Start Stretching

All ratings3,509 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.2%

Stretchy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Start Stretching

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezing or looping issues
  • Inconsistent behavior with left/right stretch variations

Requested features

4 requests
  • More stretching exercises and routines
  • Ability to create custom stretching programs
  • Guided audio or video instructions
  • Integration with fitness tracking apps

Stretchy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Start Stretching

One-time1
  • Start Stretching Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Stretchy

Subscriptions3
  • Premium - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium - Montly$9.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Start Stretching free?
Start Stretching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stretchy free?
Stretchy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Start Stretching or Stretchy?
Start Stretching is rated higher. Start Stretching averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Stretchy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Start Stretching or Stretchy have ads?
Both Start Stretching and Stretchy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Stretching or Stretchy?
Start Stretching ships an update every 4 months, and Stretchy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Start Stretching was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stretchy on October 19, 2026.

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