Comparison

Work Break Reminder vs SquirrelJet Reset

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

Head to head
About

Work Break Reminder

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Stay healthy, focused and energized while working. Work Break Reminder helps you build a healthier work routine with personalized break reminders during your working hours. Long periods of sitting and screen time can contribute to back pain, neck discomfort, eye strain, poor posture and reduced focus. The app creates a personalized routine based on your schedule and reminds you to take short breaks throughout the day. Features • Smart break reminders during working hours • Personalized routines based on your schedule • Stand up, posture, eye rest and breathing breaks • Progress tracking for completed breaks • Weekly and monthly activity overview • Simple and distraction-free experience Break reminders include • Stand up and move • Improve posture • Rest your eyes • Relax and breathe Perfect for • Desk workers • Remote workers • Office workers • Students • Anyone spending long hours at a computer Work Break Reminder is designed to help you stay more active, focused and mindful throughout your workday. An active paid subscription is required to access reminders, routines and progress tracking after the free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SquirrelJet Reset

This app helps remote workers and desk-bound individuals maintain focus by providing gentle reminders for short, guided breaks. It suggests randomized movement and mindfulness activities to help you reset and avoid prolonged sitting.

Highlights
  • Configurable focus intervals
  • Gentle local notification reminders
  • Randomized stretching and movement suggestions
  • Guided break countdown timer
  • Daily streaks and on-device statistics
  • No account required
Features
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A calm rhythm for your workday. SquirrelJet Reset helps you make room for short breaks while working at a desk. Choose a focus time, tap Start Focus when you’re ready, and follow a guided activity when it’s time to take a break. FOCUS AT YOUR OWN PACE Set focus sessions from 1 to 120 minutes. The countdown waits for you to start, and you can take a break at any time. TAKE A GUIDED BREAK Try stretching, walking, hydration, eye-rest, breathing, and other short activities. Choose a break duration from 1 to 10 minutes and follow the built-in timer. KEEP A STEADY ROUTINE See completed breaks, time spent on breaks, activity breakdowns, and daily streaks. Complete at least three breaks a day to build your streak. OPTIONAL REMINDERS Enable local notifications and optional sounds for active focus sessions. After each break, tap Start Focus to begin again. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, ads, or tracking. Your settings and break history stay on your device. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Work Break Reminder4 screens
SquirrelJet Reset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SquirrelJet Reset at none against Work Break Reminder's 1. SquirrelJet Reset also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Work Break Reminder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. SquirrelJet Reset asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Work Break Reminder versus SquirrelJet Reset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork Break ReminderSquirrelJet Reset
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAli Gorkem UNUVARSquirrelJet LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Work Break Reminder

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access14 Days trial$8.991 Year
None

SquirrelJet Reset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Work Break Reminder free?
Work Break Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquirrelJet Reset free?
SquirrelJet Reset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Work Break Reminder or SquirrelJet Reset have ads?
Neither Work Break Reminder nor SquirrelJet Reset shows ads.

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