# Active Pause vs Exercise at Your Desk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Active Pause at 50% against Exercise at Your Desk's 0%. Active Pause also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Exercise at Your Desk's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Active Pause sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Exercise at Your Desk sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Active Pause holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Active Pause's written reviews are positive against 0% of Exercise at Your Desk's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Pause | Exercise at Your Desk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-pause/id1532973534/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-at-your-desk/id1550726995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MoviliXa SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/731013254) | [Fitric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545172045) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Exercise at Your Desk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-at-your-desk/id1550726995)

Perform simple exercises and stretches at your desk to combat the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. This app offers routines for muscle strengthening and short bursts of aerobic activity without requiring much space or time.

**Highlights:** Desk exercises, Stretching routines, Muscle strengthening, Short aerobic bursts, Combats prolonged sitting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stretching Exercises | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exercises for Beginners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relieve Back Pain | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mind & Body Relaxation | $1.99 | one-time |
| HIIT Workout for Stress Relief | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lower Body Stretches | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plank Variation Exercises | $1.99 | one-time |
| Good Posture in 30 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Pause free?

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

### Is Exercise at Your Desk free?

Exercise at Your Desk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Active Pause or Exercise at Your Desk?

Active Pause is rated higher. Active Pause averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Exercise at Your Desk averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Active Pause or Exercise at Your Desk have ads?

Both Active Pause and Exercise at Your Desk show ads.

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