Comparison

Pushmi vs Deskdew

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

Head to head
About

Pushmi

Create personalized, recurring notifications to build positive habits. Set custom messages and flexible intervals for reminders like drinking water, taking breaks, or studying. No account setup required for instant use.

Highlights
  • Recurring reminders
  • Customizable messages
  • Flexible intervals
  • Multiple reminders
  • Instant setup
  • Simple interface
  • No account required
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Never forget the small things that matter. Pushmi lets you create simple, personalized reminders that repeat automatically every few minutes or hours. Whether you want to drink water, take breaks, study, stretch, or stay focused, Pushmi keeps you on track with recurring notifications. No accounts. No setup. Just create a reminder and let it run. HOW IT WORKS Write the message you want to see, choose the interval, and start the reminder. Pushmi will send a notification with your custom message every time the interval is reached. It’s the easiest way to build small habits throughout the day. KEY FEATURES • Recurring Reminders – Create notifications that repeat every few minutes or hours • Custom Messages – Write the exact reminder you want to see • Flexible Intervals – Choose how often the reminder repeats • Multiple Reminders – Run several reminders at the same time • Instant Setup – Create reminders in seconds • Simple Interface – Clean and distraction-free design • No Account Required – Use the app immediately • Private by Design – No data collection or tracking PERFECT FOR • Drinking water reminders • Stretching or posture breaks • Studying sessions • Work break timers • Productivity routines • Medication reminders • Fitness habits • Focus sessions BUILD BETTER HABITS Consistency builds habits. Pushmi helps you stay on track by sending simple reminders exactly when you need them. Create your reminders in seconds and let Pushmi handle the rest. ——————————————————————— If you opt to purchase a Premium subscription, the subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. The yearly subscription automatically renews, but you can disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period in your iTunes account settings. After purchase, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. You can manage your premium subscription and turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes account settings. Terms of Use: https://kuomsy.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://kuomsy.com/en/privacy

About

Deskdew

Features
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Feel like yourself after work. Deskdew helps you avoid that drained end-of-day feeling with small breaks for movement, posture, your eyes and your mind, built naturally into your workday. Set your working hours, lunch and workdays, and Deskdew creates a routine around your schedule. Change position, rest your eyes, stretch, breathe, or take a proper break when it makes sense. Check in from the app or widget, then get back to what you were doing. The goal is simple: finish work with more of yourself left for everything that comes after. Small breaks, included free • Sit-and-stand reminders that help you change position throughout the day. • Hourly breaks with gentle reminders you can control individually. • Guided eye breaks with distance viewing and slow blinking. • Guided neck and chest stretches, with the option to do each movement separately. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that show what’s coming up and let you check in without opening the app. Interactive widgets require iOS 17 or later. • A daily Drain-O-Meter that shows how your break routine is going. • End-of-day energy check-ins, an eight-week overview and your seven latest detailed check-ins. • A first personal observation when enough history starts to reveal a pattern. The free version has no time limit. More with Deskdew Pro Deskdew Pro gives you more ways to shape the routine around your body, your schedule and the way you work. • All ten guided stretches for your neck, shoulders, chest, back, wrists, hips and legs. • All four eye exercises: distance viewing, slow blinking, palming and focus change. • Guided box breathing and optional 4-7-8 breathing, whenever you need it or as part of your routine. • Adjustable activity frequency, standing intervals and break lengths. • Weather-aware suggestions for breaks, lunch and daylight. • Your complete check-in history, deeper personal comparisons and suggestions for your next workday. As your history builds, Deskdew helps you discover what your better days have in common. It explores connections between your routine, your workdays and how you felt afterwards. Built for real workdays Not every workday looks the same. Choose the hours and days you work, including overnight shifts. Keep the activities and reminders that help you, change how often they appear, and turn off anything you don’t need. No streaks to protect. No guilt when you miss a break. No need to turn your workday into another thing to optimize. Just small moments throughout the day that can help you arrive at the end of it feeling a little less drained. No account required No login. No ads. No analytics. Your schedule, activity history and check-ins are stored on your device. Weather features are optional. When enabled, rounded coordinates are sent to MET Norway to retrieve forecasts. City searches and place-name lookups use Apple’s services. You can also choose a city instead of sharing your device location. Deskdew Pro Choose a monthly subscription, yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible users can start the yearly plan with a seven-day free trial. Prices and terms are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation, or after any applicable free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. To avoid being charged when a trial ends, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases do not renew. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://deskdew.com/privacy Deskdew is a wellbeing app, not a medical device. Its content is not medical advice. Move gently, stop if an exercise causes pain, and consult a qualified healthcare professional if you have an injury or health condition.

Screenshots

Pushmi4 screens
Deskdew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deskdew at none against Pushmi's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pushmi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Deskdew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushmi ships an update every 9 days, Deskdew every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pushmi versus Deskdew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushmiDeskdew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYassine ArsmoukKent Roksvag

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pushmi

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Exclusive Yearly Offer$34.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Deskdew

Subscriptions2
  • Deskdew Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Deskdew Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Deskdew Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Pushmi free?
Pushmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deskdew free?
Deskdew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pushmi or Deskdew have ads?
Pushmi shows ads; Deskdew does not.
Which is updated more often, Pushmi or Deskdew?
Pushmi ships an update every 9 days, and Deskdew every 10 days. Most recently, Pushmi was updated on October 15, 2026 and Deskdew on October 5, 2026.

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