# Standly \| Standing desk timer — user reviews > 13 indexed App Store user reviews of Standly | Standing desk timer by Design Park LLC, rated 3.80/5 from 4 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standly-standing-desk-timer/id6502892335/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standly-standing-desk-timer/id6502892335.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Very unintuitive *2026-03-27* The iPhone version of this app is completely unintuitive. What should be a simple sit stand timer is unusable. **Developer response:** Appreciate the honest feedback. I want the iPhone version to feel as clean as the Mac app, and 'unintuitive' tells me I've got work to do on first‑run clarity. If you've got a minute to tell me where it tripped you up (z@designpark.app), it'll directly shape the next update. ### 1/5 — Notifications Don’t Work – Defeats the Purpose *2026-02-17* I really wanted to like Standly because the concept is exactly what I need for managing sit/stand intervals throughout my workday. The interface is clean and simple, and setup is straightforward. Unfortunately, the app does not send notifications when it’s time to switch intervals. I’ve double-checked notification permissions in iOS settings, made sure background app refresh is enabled, and confirmed alerts are allowed — but I still receive no alerts when it’s time to switch. Since the entire purpose of a sit/stand timer is to notify you when to change positions, this makes the app essentially unusable for me. If notifications were reliable, this would be a great productivity and health tool. Until this is fixed, I can’t recommend it. **Developer response:** Hello, metallifan55691, thank you for the feedback. in past few months we've made several fixes and it should be working as expected now. please give it another try. ### 3/5 — Inconsistent *2026-07-23* Notifications are inconsistent and app will transition to next stage without any action or notification, so then you’re off cycle. Sort of defeats the purpose of reminding you to change your position. It should require an action/acknowledgement to start the next timer. ### 4/5 — Nice looking app, does the job, some improvements to be desired *2025-11-07* I found this app from a redditor who mentioned Standly on a standing desk subreddit and so far this app has been of perfect use for me. After reading so many articles about standing desks and how long you should really stand for, I really needed some sort of timer dedicated to sit, stand, and breaks. At its core, Standly achieves this, however it’s not without its flaws. I feel like the notification behavior can be improved especially for those who aren’t using this on Mac and instead using it on an iPhone to compliment a work setup that isn’t very Apple friendly. I find myself constantly missing the cues to sit or stand or take a break because Standly doesn’t vibrate the phone or really push to notify me. I hope the developer keeps refining this so that users like me who use this as a companion app to my work life, can benefit fully from what Standly has to offer **Developer response:** Thank you for using Standly. We recently made a few improvements to the notification system. Version 2.80 will have those changes soon. We're looking into using time-sensitive notifications to better inform about switching intervals. ### 5/5 — Totally worth it *2025-10-10* It’s the perfect reminder to get up and move throughout the day. I love how it helps me balance my sitting and standing time. ### 5/5 — A Game Changer for Your Routine *2025-03-04* Standly is a game changer. I've been using it for a few weeks, and it's really helped me stay active and focused. The app's super simple to use, and I love how it reminds me to get up and move at just the right moments. It's made my day feel a lot less sedentary, and I’m feeling a boost in energy. Highly recommend giving it a try if you want to shake up your routine! ### 5/5 — Helpful App *2025-02-26* A friend recommended this app to help me remember to use my standing-desk more often (I have lower back pain) and it worked. ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2025-02-24* I’ve tried other standing desk reminder apps, but Standly is the only one with a clean UI and no clutter. It doesn’t just remind me—it actually helps me build a habit of switching between standing and sitting. ### 5/5 — Game Changer! Love it *2025-02-20* The ability to customize my sit-stand intervals is a game changer! I love that I can set the standing time and have it remind me at the right moments. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to making it more useful for you! ### 5/5 — Simple and Effective Standing Desk Timer *2025-02-19* I work long hours at my desk, and before using Standly, I barely remembered to take breaks. Now, the break reminders help me stay on track with my sit-stand routine, and I feel so much better at the end of the day. The timer is super easy to set up, and I love that I can adjust the intervals and long breaks to match my schedule. Definitely the best standing desk timer I’ve tried! ## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Cool app *2025-02-19* I was using my alarm mostly to do the exact same thing and just got invited to Standly. It’s simple and does exactly what I needed - remind me to stand in the time I want it to :) ### 5/5 — Great UI *2025-02-19* This app helps me stay productive by reminding me to stand up and move! The work timer and break reminders keep me energized throughout the day. **Developer response:** Thanks! Try v2.0. We've added ability to customize the order of intervals and now you can add stretching, walking intervals as welll. ### 5/5 — Best sit stand intervals app *2025-02-19* I’ve been looking for a standing desk timer that actually reminds me to switch between sitting and standing. Standly keeps me on track with its adjustable sit-stand intervals and simple reminders! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*