# Moova vs Active Pause

The clearest difference is rating: Moova at 4.8 against Active Pause's 4.0. Moova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moova sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Active Pause sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moova has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Moova's written reviews are positive against 50% of Active Pause's.

Moova ships an update every 2 weeks, Active Pause every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moova | Active Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moova-stand-up-reminder/id1518522560/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-pause/id1532973534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Primate Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/827662931) | [MoviliXa SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/731013254) |

## What reviewers say

### Moova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moova-stand-up-reminder/id1518522560)

This app provides personalized reminders and guided activities to help desk workers and those with sedentary lifestyles incorporate regular movement breaks. It offers stretches, exercises, and mindfulness techniques to improve posture, reduce pain, and boost overall well-being.

**Highlights:** Personalized stand up reminders, Guided stretch routines, Activity breaks for all fitness levels, Focus timer with break alerts, Walking break step counter, Movement and sedentary pattern tracking, Mindfulness and breathing exercises

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moova Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Moova Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Moova Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Moova Plus | $11.99 | per month |
| Moova Plus | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Moova Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Moova Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $38.49 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| StretchMinder Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $54.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $54.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Moova Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fabulous app
- 👍 Variety of guided breaks
- 👍 Animated exercise guides
- 👍 Voiced guidance
- 👍 Helps with pain and monotony

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Notifications/reminders not working consistently
- 🐛 Connection to Apple Watch not functioning
- 🐛 Randomization of exercises not working as expected
- 🐛 Activity history limited to only a week

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders/notifications not working
- Scheduling issues with default to AM time
- Inability to renew subscription
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Female avatar option
- More flexible interval settings
- Ability to favorite/dislike exercises
- Calculation of total workout minutes per day
- Background music option


### Active Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-pause/id1532973534)

This app offers guided office workouts and stretches to combat sedentary work. It features voice guidance, custom routines, and challenges to improve physical well-being and reduce stress. Earn trophies by burning calories to unlock more exercises.

**Highlights:** Guided office workouts, Voice and sound guidance, Customizable routines, Weight tracking, 7-28 day challenges, Specific body part focus, Trophy-based unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium one month | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium 3 months | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 6 months | $1.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium one year | $1.99 | per year |
| One year Ad-free version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Three years Ad-free version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad-free version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moova free?

Moova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Active Pause free?

Active Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moova or Active Pause?

Moova is rated higher. Moova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Active Pause averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Moova or Active Pause have ads?

Active Pause shows ads; Moova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moova or Active Pause?

Moova ships an update every 2 weeks, and Active Pause every 2 months. Most recently, Moova was updated on September 27, 2026 and Active Pause on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*