Knog Mobile vs Desky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knog Mobile
This device acts as a bicycle alarm and tracker, integrating with Apple's Find My network. It alerts you to movement and helps locate your bike if it's moved.
- Bicycle alarm
- Apple Find My network integration
- Motion-sensitive alarm
- USB-C rechargeable
- 6-month battery life
- Knog App control
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Scout is a bicycle alarm and finder, designed to seamlessly integrate into Apple’s FindMy network of products, allowing you to keep track of your beloved bikes whereabouts, even when you’re not riding. The lightweight, and low-profile SCOUT discretely and securely mounts to any water bottle cage using the security screws provided. Once armed (via the app or on the unit itself) any movement of a bike fitted with Scout will trigger the motion sensitive 85 db alarm alerting the owner. If a Scout fitted bike is not where the owner last left it, then they can simply locate its position using Apple’s FindMy network. The SCOUT is USB-C rechargeable and has a runtime of approximately 6 months with standard use. Riders can activate/deactivate the motion sensitive alarm, locate the device, and check the battery life, all through the Knog App. Scout is the future of bike security.
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 rating: Knog Mobile at 2.3 against Desky's 1.0. Knog Mobile also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Knog Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knog Mobile has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Knog Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Desky's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knog Mobile | Desky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (52 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Knog Pty Ltd | Desky Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Knog Mobile
Desky
Bugs and requests
Knog Mobile
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes when arming/disarming alarm
- Device disappears from app after updates
- Cannot pair device after factory reset
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- Arm button appears as disarm and vice versa
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- Alarm gets stuck in triggered state
- Cannot disarm alarm even when connected
- Firmware update fails or bricks device
- App freezes when opening device settings
- Battery indicator shows incorrect charge level
- Device not discoverable in app despite being in Find My
- App requires force close to reconnect
- Password reset loop prevents account access
- UI elements cut off on smaller screens
- App doesn't detect device despite Bluetooth pairing
- Alarm triggers randomly without cause
- Device unresponsive after phone model change
- App compatibility issues with iOS 18 and newer
- Email confirmation not received during setup
- Device shows connected but buttons unresponsive
Requested features
14 requests- Apple Watch app/companion app
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Control Center widget for quick arm/disarm
- Home Screen widget for battery status
- Alarm sound preview feature
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- Dark mode support
- Background app refresh functionality
- Activity history/logs of alarm triggers
- Device sharing with multiple users
- Auto-disarm when phone is nearby
- Battery percentage indicator
- Sensitivity adjustment preview
- SMS/email alerts when out of Bluetooth range
- Live activity for armed device status
Desky
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Knog Mobile
No in-app purchases
Desky
No in-app purchases
