Desky vs Rot Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Rot Block
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Less scrolling. More life. Rotblock helps you take control of your screen time by putting simple boundaries around the apps that distract you most. Choose the apps you want to block, select a timeout, and let Rotblock handle the rest. Rotblock Premium is required to access the blocking features described below. A paid subscription is required. SET TIMED BLOCKS Choose how long your selected apps should remain unavailable. Requires Rotblock Premium. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Rotblock blocks your selected apps immediately. They become available again when the timeout ends. Requires Rotblock Premium. CHOOSE WHAT MATTERS Select individual apps or categories and create boundaries that work for you. Requires Rotblock Premium. TAKE A MOMENT Pause before opening distracting apps and take a moment to decide whether you really want to scroll. Requires Rotblock Premium. GET YOUR TIME BACK Less scrolling means more time for hobbies, friends, work, exercise, or simply being present. No complicated setup. No guilt. Just a little help staying off distracting apps when you want to. Take back your time with Rotblock. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desky at none against Rot Block's 1. Desky also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Rot Block's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Rot Block sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Desky asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desky ships an update every 2 months, Rot Block every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desky | Rot Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Desky Pty Ltd | Daniel Edwards |
In-app purchases
Desky
No in-app purchases
Rot Block
- Rotblock Premium (1 Month)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
