Comparison

CBTvr vs Stretch Break Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CBTvr

Features
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The CBTvr app was created for use in the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) healthcare system to augment and/or support behavioral health interventions for patients. β€œDr. Lauren” (a therapist) guides users through sessions from a virtual office setting. There are 8 CBT sessions designed to teach cognitive behavior skills for mastery of dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Modules (some as brief as 5 min others approximately 15-20 minutes in duration, depending on user’s engagement) include psychoeducation on the interaction of thoughts, feelings and behaviors; understanding antecedents, response, and consequences of behaviors; automatic thoughts; thinking traps; challenging thoughts; challenging behaviors; coping through β€˜grounding’; and ends with a review. The app has been developed by the Health Lab at the University of Rochester

About

Stretch Break Timer

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Stretch Break Timer - Stay Healthy at Your Desk Stop desk pain before it starts. Stretch Break Timer is your personal wellness coach for desk workers, office professionals, and remote workers who spend hours at their computer. Why You Need This App 8+ hours at your desk? Your body pays the price. Neck tension, back pain, stiff shoulders - sound familiar? Studies show that regular stretch breaks improve posture, boost productivity, and prevent chronic pain. Stretch Break Timer makes healthy habits effortless. Smart Break Reminders That Actually Work - Customizable Work Intervals - Set your perfect rhythm (15, 30, 45, 60+ min) - Guided Stretch Routines - Professional exercises for neck, shoulders, back, and eyes - Strong Haptic Feedback - Feel every transition, even with eyes closed - Progress Tracking - Build streaks, celebrate milestones - Focus Mode - Respects your deep work time - Works in Background - Notifications even when app is closed Perfect For: - Remote Workers - Stay healthy working from home - Office Professionals - Combat desk job syndrome - Gamers and Developers - Prevent repetitive strain injury - Students - Study breaks that actually help - Anyone with a desk - Your ergonomic wellness companion What Makes Us Different No complicated setup. Open app, start timer, stretch when reminded. That's it. Science-backed exercises designed by wellness experts specifically for desk workers. Each stretch targets problem areas: upper back tension, tech neck, carpal tunnel prevention, eye strain relief. Beautiful, minimal design that respects your workflow. No ads interrupting your breaks. No subscriptions required for core features. Real Results Join thousands of desk workers who have eliminated daily pain and boosted their energy levels. Start with just 2 minutes every hour - your body will thank you. Features at a Glance: - Multiple stretch routines (Quick, Standard, Deep) - Smart work session tracking - Customizable break intervals and daily reminders - Progress stats and streak counter - Dark mode support - Privacy-focused - no account required The Cost of Ignoring Desk Health Physical therapy? Over $150 per session. Ergonomic equipment? Over $500. This app? Less than a coffee. Invest in prevention, not treatment. Download Stretch Break Timer now and transform your desk job into a healthier lifestyle. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://merzkevin.de/privacy-StretchBreakTimer.html

Screenshots

CBTvr3 screens
Stretch Break Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CBTvr at none against Stretch Break Timer's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stretch Break Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CBTvr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CBTvr versus Stretch Break Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBTvrStretch Break Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size139 MB11 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUniversity of RochesterKevin Merz

In-app purchases

None

CBTvr

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stretch Break Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CBTvr free?
CBTvr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stretch Break Timer free?
Stretch Break Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CBTvr or Stretch Break Timer have ads?
Neither CBTvr nor Stretch Break Timer shows ads.

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