DeskReset vs SquatClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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: • Set your preferred interval (30/40/50 min) • Receive reminders during active work • Follow a simple guided micro-routine • Return refreshed, focused, and less tense Benefits: • Reduced neck and shoulder tension • Better posture during work • Improved focus after breaks • No login, no setup, zero friction DeskReset is not fitness and not medical — just healthy micro-breaks for everyday computer users.
SquatClock
This app provides science-backed hourly reminders to perform quick squat breaks, combating the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. Track your progress and improve metabolic health without leaving your workspace.
- Hourly squat break reminders
- Science-backed timing intervals
- No equipment required
- Progress tracking
- Privacy-focused, no account needed
- Motivational quotes
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Desk jobs are killing your body — even if you exercise. Research shows prolonged sitting spikes blood sugar and slows metabolism. SquatClock uses science-backed intervals to keep you moving throughout the day. HOW IT WORKS • Get gentle reminders every 45 or 60 minutes (you choose) • Do 10 quick squats — no equipment needed • Watch your progress grow! WHY SQUATS? A 2024 study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports found that 3-minute squat breaks every 45 minutes reduced post-meal glucose response by 23%. Squats activate your largest muscle groups, improving glycemic control without leaving your workspace. BUILT FOR BUSY PEOPLE • Smart timing based on metabolic research • Snooze when you need to focus • No account required — your personal data stays on your device TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See your daily and lifetime squat count • Save your favorite motivational quotes • Join the worldwide squat counter PRIVACY FIRST No account, no tracking, no ads. Your squat data stays on your phone. Free to download. Free to use. Move more. Feel better. Download SquatClock and break free from your chair. --- Requires: iOS 18.0 or later Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
DeskReset and SquatClock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DeskReset | SquatClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luciano Silva Lopez | Maurice Cadenhead |
In-app purchases
DeskReset
No in-app purchases
SquatClock
No in-app purchases
