Comparison

DeskBreak vs StretchCheck

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

Head to head
About

DeskBreak

Features
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The app aims at reducing the risk of chronic pain that can be faced by desk workers due to prolonged hours of sitting. We provide a gamified stretching experience to users, help them build routines, show them their progress and give them a motivation boost by our community feature.

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StretchCheck

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StretchCheck locks your phone until you stretch. No snoozing. No cheating. Just stretching. Set an alarm, and when it goes off, every app on your phone is blocked until you complete your stretches. The only way out is stretching — verified by your camera in real time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set a stretch alarm for any time of day 2. When it fires, your apps are locked 3. Follow the guided stretch instructions 4. Hold each pose — your camera verifies you're doing it 5. Finish your stretches, get your phone back UNSTOPPABLE MODE (FREE) Turn on Unstoppable Mode and every app on your phone is blocked when your alarm goes off. No switching to Instagram. No "just checking one thing." You stretch, or you don't use your phone. Simple. CAMERA-VERIFIED STRETCHES StretchCheck uses on-device pose detection to confirm you're actually stretching. No faking it. Your camera feed is processed instantly and never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. 15 GUIDED STRETCHES From neck rolls to hip flexor lunges, each stretch includes step-by-step instructions and adjustable hold timers. 10 stretches free, 5 more with Pro. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Streak tracking to keep you consistent • Body map showing which muscles you've worked • Calendar view of your stretch history • Session stats and analytics PRO FEATURES • 5 additional stretches (15 total) • Unlimited alarms • Desk break timer — scheduled stretch reminders throughout your workday • Full progress dashboard with body map and analytics • Custom alarm sounds • Streak share cards PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Zero analytics. Zero tracking. Everything stays on your device. Period. SUBSCRIPTION INFO StretchCheck Pro is available as a monthly ($2.99/mo) or yearly ($19.99/yr) subscription. Both include a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service: https://dylanmiller765.github.io/stretchcheck-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dylanmiller765.github.io/stretchcheck-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

DeskBreak4 screens
StretchCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskBreak at none against StretchCheck's 2. DeskBreak also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DeskBreak versus StretchCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskBreakStretchCheck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurugan AmbigapathyDylan Bryan Miller

In-app purchases

None

DeskBreak

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StretchCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

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

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