Comparison

Standing Desk Timer Reminder vs Kyoukara

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

Head to head
About

Standing Desk Timer Reminder

This app helps standing desk users optimize their posture and movement throughout the day. It guides you through timed intervals of sitting, standing, and short movement breaks to improve comfort and focus.

Highlights
  • 20-8-2 method timer
  • Local notifications for transitions
  • Customizable intervals
  • Two-minute movement prompts
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly stats
  • Apple Watch integration
  • HealthKit data sync
Features
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Stand smarter, not longer. StandingDesk is a posture coaching app for standing desk users. Built around the research-backed 20-8-2 method — 20 minutes sitting, 8 minutes standing, 2 minutes moving — it turns your desk from a $500 investment into a daily health tool. THE 20-8-2 METHOD Stop guessing. The 20-8-2 cycle alternates sitting, standing, and short movement breaks across the day. It's the rhythm that lets you use a standing desk without back fatigue or burnout — and StandingDesk runs it for you, automatically. NEVER FORGET TO STAND Local notifications nudge you at every transition. Snooze if you're in flow, or let the app respect your Focus modes and Do Not Disturb. Skip a phase or pause anytime — your day, your pace. TWO-MINUTE MOVE BREAKS The third state is the secret. Quick movement prompts — shake out your hands, walk a lap, wall push-ups — keep your body loose and your mind sharp. No long stretches. No interruptions. Just two minutes to reset. PICK YOUR RHYTHM Choose 20-8-2, Pomodoro Desk, Back Relief, 50/50 Active, Gentle Start, or build your own. Customize intervals from 5 to 60 minutes per state. Different schedule for weekends? Done. SEE THE MINUTES ADD UP Beautiful daily, weekly, and monthly stats. Track sit/stand/move ratios, longest standing streaks, and total active time. Find out which days work best for you — then build on what's working. APPLE WATCH + HEALTHKIT Glance at your wrist for current state and remaining time. Haptic reminders during meetings. Read steps, heart rate, and active calories from Apple Health to see how your posture habits move the needle on real health data. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All data stays on your device and syncs through your iCloud account. No analytics. No accounts. No ads. FREE FEATURES • Three-state timer with sit, stand, move • Local notifications for every transition • Customizable intervals per state • Daily activity stats and session history • Multiple built-in timer modes • iCloud sync across devices PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION UNLOCKS • Weekly and monthly trend charts • Sit/stand/move ratio over time, best-day insights • Apple Watch complication and Live Activity • HealthKit correlations: "On days you finish all cycles, you burn X more calories" • Guided movement break routines with exercise demos • Calendar-aware auto-pause during meetings • Adaptive intervals and per-day schedules • Exportable reports (PDF / CSV) Whether you bought a standing desk for back pain or just for better focus, StandingDesk gives it the daily structure it deserves. Stand smarter. Move more. Sit easier. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kyoukara

Features
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Today, your sober day begins. A gentle companion notebook for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol — quit drinking, cut back, or stay mindful. Hokuto, an owl mascot, quietly stays with you through the nights when temptation is strongest. KEY FEATURES Day Counter The number of days since you started sits front and center on your home screen. Today is Day N — the only number that matters. Money Saved Enter how much you used to spend per day. Kyoukara automatically calculates your cumulative savings, turning "the choice not to drink" into a tangible value you can see growing. Emergency Craving Cards (5 free) When the urge hits, tap the red button on home. Five cards offer 5-minute responses: drink water, walk outside, 4-7-8 breathing, look Hokuto in the eye, count to 100. Cravings come in waves — and they pass. One-Sentence Diary Write three lines about today, choose how you felt (calm / anxious / tempted / proud), and save. Looking back, your journey is right there in your own words. 14-Night Reflection Prompts A short date-based prompt gives you an easy way to begin writing. Insert the prompt into your entry and answer it in your own words. Hokuto's Expressions The owl's expression shifts gently based on your day count. On Day 1-3 it watches over you carefully. After a month, its quiet pride is unmistakable. Milestones Day 1 "First Morning" / Day 7 "Seven-Day Dawn" / Day 30 "Month of the Moon" / Day 100 "Star of a Hundred" / Day 365 "Sky of a New Year". A progress bar to the next milestone keeps each day grounded. Reset Without Shame The relapse button doesn't say "failed." It says "begin again, with Hokuto." A single stumble is not the end. The app is designed for the long road. KYOUKARA PRO (one-time purchase) 30 Craving Cards — Tea, shower, calling someone, stretching, sweet snacks, cold water, future-self imagining. 25 additional response cards added to the free 5. Detailed Statistics — Mood trends, relapse history, cumulative savings analysis. Temptation-Hour Reminders — Custom notifications from Hokuto at the times you tend to crave most (e.g. Friday nights at 9pm). Photo Diary — Attach today's single photo alongside your one-sentence note. PDF Export — Generate clean records to share with a doctor or counselor. Kyoukara Pro is a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions and no auto-renewal — buy it once and it's yours. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone wanting to change their relationship with alcohol - People who've said "I'll quit tomorrow" too many times - Those who want to move forward one day at a time - Anyone seeking a "you're not alone" feeling at tempting hours PRIVACY Everything is processed on-device. No data leaves your phone. No account required. This app does not provide medical or treatment advice — it is a journal for personal record-keeping. With Hokuto, today, your sober day begins. ---- - Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy - Terms of Service: https://starcrown.co.jp/legal - Support: https://starcrown.co.jp/support - Contact: w-yonamine@starcrown.co.jp

Screenshots

Standing Desk Timer Reminder4 screens
Kyoukara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kyoukara at every 5 days against Standing Desk Timer Reminder's every 3 weeks. Kyoukara also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Standing Desk Timer Reminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kyoukara sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Standing Desk Timer Reminder ships an update every 3 weeks, Kyoukara every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Standing Desk Timer Reminder versus Kyoukara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStanding Desk Timer ReminderKyoukara
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeff CedillaStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Standing Desk Timer Reminder

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

Kyoukara

One-time4
  • Kyoukara Tea Tip$0.99
  • Kyoukara Lunch Tip$1.99
  • Kyoukara Pro$3.99
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  • Kyoukara Dinner Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Standing Desk Timer Reminder free?
Standing Desk Timer Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kyoukara free?
Kyoukara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Standing Desk Timer Reminder or Kyoukara have ads?
Neither Standing Desk Timer Reminder nor Kyoukara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Standing Desk Timer Reminder or Kyoukara?
Standing Desk Timer Reminder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kyoukara every 5 days. Most recently, Standing Desk Timer Reminder was updated on September 9, 2026 and Kyoukara on September 24, 2026.

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