Comparison

SitStand Desk vs Desk Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

SitStand Desk

This app connects to your smart desk via Bluetooth to remind you to switch between sitting and standing. It monitors your posture time, calculates calories burned, and intelligently records settings for future use.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth desk connection
  • Posture change reminders
  • Real-time time monitoring
  • Calorie calculation
  • Intelligent record setting
Features
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1. Connect the desk by Bluetooth Connection 2. Remind to change the posture of standing and sitting 3, Real-time monitoring of standing and sitting time 4, Intelligent record and calculate the calories burned by standing and sitting 5, Intelligent record setting information, easy for the next operation

About

Desk Remote Control

Control your height-adjustable standing desk directly from your iPhone using voice commands or one-touch presets. Easily switch between sit, stand, and favorite positions, and calibrate height for accuracy. Unlock advanced features like automatic movement and custom Siri shortcuts with the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth desk control
  • Siri voice commands
  • One-touch sit/stand/fav positions
  • Display current height
  • Set favorite positions
  • Height calibration
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
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Desk Remote Control is a small utility application that lets you easily control your height adjustable standing desk right from your iPhone. Just say "Hey Siri, move my desk" or "Hey Siri, move the desk to the sit/stand/fav position". Easily switch between sit, stand and fav positions by simply pressing one button. No need to press and hold the key on the desk. Please see the list of supported bluetooth desks for details. FEATURES: • Easy pairing over bluetooth • Automatically re-connects to known desks • Displays current height and sit/stand memory positions • Lets you move the desk up or down • Allows to set favourite sit and stand positions • Rename the desk • Height calibration. For a more accurate display of the desk height • Support for Siri Shortcuts And even more if you buy PRO FEATURES: • Automatically moves desk to sit or stand position with 1 touch. No need to hold the button down in the app • Use Siri to switch back and forth between sit and stand positions • Add a shortcut to Siri and then run it anytime by asking Siri • Get more options for customizing your workspace - use additional 'Fav' position SUPPORTED DESKS: • The app is tested and should work fine with IKEA Idasen sit/standing desk. • 'Easydesk Line' desk from boho office • The app may work with LINAK desk systems using DPG bluetooth desk panel. Do not hesitate to contact me at support@kaasoft.com Terms of Use: https://www.kaasoft.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.kaasoft.com/privacy

Screenshots

SitStand Desk3 screens
Desk Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desk Remote Control at 71% against SitStand Desk's 0%. Desk Remote Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). SitStand Desk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Desk Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SitStand Desk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SitStand Desk ships an update every 6 months, Desk Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SitStand Desk versus Desk Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSitStand DeskDesk Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国强 张Alexander Khripunov

Customer experience

SitStand Desk

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Desk Remote Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative20.7%

In-app purchases

None

SitStand Desk

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Desk Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Features Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Features Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14-day trialFree
  • Pro Features2 variants$19.99

Questions

Is SitStand Desk free?
SitStand Desk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desk Remote Control free?
Desk Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SitStand Desk or Desk Remote Control have ads?
Neither SitStand Desk nor Desk Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SitStand Desk or Desk Remote Control?
SitStand Desk ships an update every 6 months, and Desk Remote Control monthly. Most recently, SitStand Desk was updated on October 11, 2026 and Desk Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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