Pocket Parish vs Desky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Parish
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Key features include: - Personalised roster to see the information important to you sooner - Receive push notifications for when you're rostered - Let us know when you can't make it to a mass that you are rostered for - Volunteer for roles at mass that are available
Desky
This app controls your standing desk via Bluetooth, allowing you to adjust height, save favorite positions, and set reminders to stand. Track your standing time and improve your work habits.
- Bluetooth desk pairing
- Save favorite sit/stand positions
- Stand up reminders
- Display statistics
- Automatic position switching
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A standing desk timer that interacts with your new Desky Desk! Simply plug in your bluetooth adapter and connect to open up a set of features to enhance your productivity and help you work better! Pairing via Bluetooth® wireless technology allows you to adjust your Desky desk up/down and set your favourite position. The Desky® Standing Desk Control & Timer App works with Desky Dual, Triple, Quad, & L-Shaped frame systems with a Desky Bluetooth® Adaptor. Features: - Easy pairing of desk and mobile device through Bluetooth® wireless technology - Set favourite sit and stand positions - Set your own goal and stand up reminders to reduce sedentary behaviour - Display your statistics - Automatic switch to favourite positions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Parish at daily against Desky's every 2 months. Pocket Parish also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Parish ships an update daily, Desky every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Pocket Parish | Desky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn as Trustee for | Desky Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Pocket Parish
No in-app purchases
Desky
No in-app purchases
