HeadUp vs Tech Neck Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeadUp
This app uses your AirPods to detect and alert you to poor head posture in real-time. It offers personalized routines and analytics to help you improve your alignment and prevent neck pain. Features include adaptive sensitivity and quick-fix exercises.
- AirPods-powered posture tracking
- Real-time alignment alerts
- Adaptive sensitivity settings
- Session and trend analytics
- Physio-designed quick-fix routines
- Prevent 'tech neck'
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Core Features AirPods™-powered tracking Uses the motion sensors built into supported AirPods (3rd gen, Pro & Max) to detect forward-head tilt with millimeter precision. Real-time alignment alerts Gentle haptic taps or notifications whenever you slump or crane forward. Adaptive sensitivity Fine-tune your tilt threshold and reminder cadence for desk work, reading, or gaming. Session & trend analytics Track how long you stayed aligned, count of poor-posture events, and view weekly/monthly progress charts. Quick-fix routines (NEW) Two-minute, physio-designed stretches and strengthening flows you can start even when your AirPods are tucked away. Why HeadUp? Prevent “tech neck” Subtly retrain your head posture before aches set in. Boost productivity Micro-break exercises clear mental fog and reset your posture between tasks. Data-driven progress See your posture habits over time and celebrate streaks. HeadUp Pro Upgrade for advanced posture insights and unlimited features: Unlimited session history & deep analytics Customize settings iCloud sync across devices Flexible subscription options: monthly, yearly, or lifetime Compatibility & Legal HeadUp works with AirPods 3rd gen, AirPods Pro (all), and AirPods Max for real-time tracking. Exercises work without AirPods, perfect for quick screen breaks, travel, or when you’re away from your desk. Not affiliated with Apple Inc. Terms of Use By using HeadUp!, you agree to our Terms of Use. View here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tech Neck Protocol
This app offers guided exercises to improve desk posture, reduce neck and shoulder pain, and fix tech neck. It provides simple routines that can be done at your desk in just two minutes a day, helping to build lasting mobility habits.
- Fix tech neck
- Improve desk posture
- Reduce neck and shoulder pain
- Guided exercises
- Mobility habits
- 2 minutes a day
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Tech Neck Protocol is a posture and mobility app designed to fix tech neck, improve desk posture, and reduce neck and shoulder pain. With simple, guided exercises you can do right from your desk, Tech Neck Protocol helps you reset your body and build lasting mobility habits. - Designed for desk workers, founders, and remote teams - No equipment needed—just 2 minutes a day - Backed by personal trainers and posture specialists Start your free 7-day trial today and unlock every mobility reset, stretch, and posture protocol inside the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.techneckprotocol.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tech Neck Protocol at weekly against HeadUp's every 3 weeks. Tech Neck Protocol also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HeadUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tech Neck Protocol sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeadUp against 5.0 for Tech Neck Protocol. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
HeadUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Tech Neck Protocol weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeadUp | Tech Neck Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Haerle | Vanessa Mercado |
In-app purchases
HeadUp
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Tech Neck Protocol
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 7-Day TrialFree
- Unlock Tech Neck Protocol$9.99
