Comparison

activeBreak vs DeskReset

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

Head to head
About

activeBreak

Features
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Leave tension behind – take an active break! Stiff neck, tired eyes, low energy? ActiveBreak helps you move and recharge – whether you’re working in the office or from home! Developed with years of experience in corporate health management, ActiveBreak was created for everyone who wants to work healthier. ActiveBreak is a productivity and wellness app that encourages healthy movement during work hours. It offers guided breaks with simple exercises for relaxation and activation. Take a 15- to 30-second QuickBreak for an instant energy boost or a 5-minute ActiveBreak to refocus and recharge. Custom break schedules: Set reminders to take breaks throughout your day. Guided exercises: Clear visual and text instructions for stretching and loosening exercises targeting areas like your neck, shoulders, and back. Progress tracking: Monitor how often you take breaks and stay motivated. Adaptable for any workspace: Exercises can be done sitting, standing, or with simple office items. Need more variety? Unlock 5 additional exercise packages and 23 QuickBreaks with an in-app purchase! Take a break that really works – download ActiveBreak now!

About

DeskReset

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DeskReset helps people who work sitting for long periods take short, structured breaks that reset posture, reduce tension, and improve focus. Most desk workers forget to pause, sit for hours without moving, and end up with neck tension, shoulder discomfort, or lower back issues. DeskReset solves that with smart reminders and short guided movement routines that take just 1–3 minutes. How it works: β€’ Set your preferred interval (30/40/50 min) β€’ Receive reminders during active work β€’ Follow a simple guided micro-routine β€’ Return refreshed, focused, and less tense Benefits: β€’ Reduced neck and shoulder tension β€’ Better posture during work β€’ Improved focus after breaks β€’ No login, no setup, zero friction DeskReset is not fitness and not medical β€” just healthy micro-breaks for everyday computer users.

Screenshots

activeBreak4 screens
DeskReset3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskReset at none against activeBreak's 2. DeskReset also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price and ads 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. activeBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DeskReset asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
activeBreak versus DeskReset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteractiveBreakDeskReset
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size285 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHOMAS RUMMELLuciano Silva Lopez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

activeBreak

One-time2
  • Quick Exercises Package$0.99
  • Advanced Exercises package$1.99
None

DeskReset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is activeBreak free?
activeBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeskReset free?
DeskReset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do activeBreak or DeskReset have ads?
Neither activeBreak nor DeskReset shows ads.

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