activeBreak vs MicroReps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
activeBreak
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Leave tension behind β take an active break! Stiff neck, tired eyes, low energy? ActiveBreak helps you move and recharge β whether youβre 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 β download ActiveBreak now!
MicroReps
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MicroReps is a workout reminder app that keeps you active throughout the day with quick 1-minute bodyweight exercises. Built for busy professionals, remote workers, and anyone sitting too long at a desk. WHY MICROREPS? Unlike traditional fitness apps, MicroReps adapts to your activity level. Using step count data from Apple Health, it reminds you sooner when you've been sedentary and delays when you're already active. EXERCISES - 6 Core Exercises (Free): Push-ups, squats, planks, lunges, burpees, dips - 6 Advanced Exercises (Premium): Mountain climbers, wall sits, calf raises, tricep dips, superman holds, jumping jacks - Custom Exercise Creator (Premium): Design your own bodyweight movements - Smart rotation so you never repeat the same exercise twice in a row - No equipment needed ADAPTIVE REMINDERS - Step-count aware: Reminds every 15-90 minutes based on your activity - Work hours only: Set active days and times so you're never interrupted off-hours - Active day bonus: Hit 8,000+ steps and earn bonus XP - Notification actions: Mark Done or Skip right from the notification GAMIFICATION - XP progression with 5 levels from Beginner to Legend - Streak multipliers: Up to 2x bonus XP for consistency - Daily missions: A fresh bonus-XP goal every day - Debt Boss: Missed reps wake a boss you battle back down to zero - Lifetime rep milestones: From your first 100 reps to the 100,000 club, celebrated with confetti and bonus XP - Calendar heatmap to visualize your consistency 4 NOTIFICATION TONES - Auto, Gentle, Supportive, or Tough Love - pick whatever keeps you moving TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Weekly and monthly totals - Completion rates and streak tracking - History calendar with visual heatmap - Apple Health integration for steps and workout logging - Detailed analytics (Premium) PREMIUM - $9.99 ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION - 6 additional exercises - Custom exercise creator - Faster intervals (5 and 10 minutes) - Detailed analytics dashboard - Unlimited streak freezes - Priority support Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The free version includes 6 exercises, adaptive reminders, full gamification, health integration, and unlimited usage. Premium is optional.
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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MicroReps at 16.4 against activeBreak's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. activeBreak sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MicroReps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | activeBreak | MicroReps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THOMAS RUMMEL | Ivan Terekhin |
In-app purchases
activeBreak
- Quick Exercises Package$0.99
- Advanced Exercises package$1.99
MicroReps
- Premium$9.99









