Comparison

ISOBEAST vs Desk Stretches

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

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About

ISOBEAST

Features
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Stop logging dynamic repetitions for a static workout. Muscles respond to tension, and isometric bar training is the ultimate way to build raw, injury-resistant strength. But standard fitness trackers are built for dynamic gyms. They do not understand force-based holds, strap-slot heights, or the precise progressive overload rules required for true isometric gains. Enter ISOBEAST. ISOBEAST is a premium, high-contrast training log designed specifically for isometric bar (ISO-BAR) equipment. By tracking exact force, hold duration, and strap slot positions (1–36), ISOBEAST removes the guesswork and guides you through deterministic progression rules to ensure consistent, measurable strength increases. PRECISION ISOMETRIC LOGGING Log force, hold duration, and exact ISO-BAR hook slots (1–36) to record performance at specific muscle lengths. The speed-first UI lets you log a set in under three taps. DETERMINISTIC PROGRESSION ENGINE ISOBEAST automatically scores sets (Success, Neutral, Failure) and updates targets using transparent rules like double progression, time-target holds, and average-capacity tracking. BUILT-IN ISO-BAR / ISOCHAIN / ISOMAX PROGRAMS Load read-only training templates straight from the manual: • The Promethean (6-second holds with double progression) • 6x6 (fixed percentage of tested 1RM) • Military Power (max-effort singles with slot variation) • Iron Man (long holds for conditioning) • One-Rep Max Testing (averages peak force attempts) DEVELOPER-PREMIUM UX • Pre-filled target inputs based on previous session data. • Custom haptic logging alerts for clear tactile confirmations. • Automated rest timers with skip commands and background notifications. • Persistent Active Workout banner to resume or discard sessions safely. PR VAULT & TRENDS Track your all-time bests per slot/mode and watch your strength curve rise with interactive volume charts. SECURE SYNC & PRIVACY ISOBEAST securely stores your profile, routines, and workout logs in a private cloud database. All logins and tokens are encrypted and kept in the iOS secure keychain. We collect no tracking data and never sell your personal information. Unlock true tension-based strength. Track with ISOBEAST. Terms of Use: https://isobeast.app/terms/

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Desk Stretches

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Sat all day and feel it in your neck, back and hips? Desk Stretches turns "I should stretch" into a 4-minute guided break you actually take. Pick a routine, press play, and follow one clear move at a time — a countdown ring and a simple line-art pose show exactly what to do and for how long. No accounts, no video buffering, no 45-minute classes. Three focused routines of 7 moves each (20-60 seconds per move), built for the moments that matter: waking up, resetting after a long sitting session, and winding down before bed. The timer keeps your screen awake, pauses when you step away, and never fast-forwards through moves you didn't do. WHAT YOU GET • A Desk Reset that undoes hours of sitting in about 4 minutes — wrists, neck, spine and eyes, all doable in office clothes • A Morning Energizer that gets your blood moving before your first coffee • An Evening Wind-Down with floor poses that ease your back before sleep • A day streak that grows every day you finish a routine — miss a day and it resets, so opening the app becomes automatic • Body-part focus sessions: stiff shoulders today? Filter the move library to shoulders and run just those moves • A custom routine builder — pick any moves, set 10-180 seconds each, reorder, save PERFECT FOR • Desk workers whose neck and shoulders are tight by 3 pm • Remote workers who go from bed to laptop without moving • Anyone told by a physio "you should stretch more" who never sticks with it • Restless sleepers who need to unwind their back before bed WHY NOT JUST FOLLOW A VIDEO? A video can't see your clock. You skip around, lose your place, and watch ads between poses. Desk Stretches gives every move its own timer, advances automatically, and logs the session when you finish — so a stretch break takes 4 minutes, not 20 minutes of scrolling for the right video. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your session history and custom routines live only on your iPhone. No account, no sign-in, nothing leaves your device. The daily reminder is a local notification. FULL ACCESS Desk Stretches Pro is what runs the app — a purchase is required once setup is done, and it unlocks everything: all three guided routines, body-part focus sessions from the full move library, the custom routine builder and your complete session history. Choose a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a lifetime one-time purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you commit; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Your neck already knows it needs this. Download Desk Stretches and take your first 4-minute break today. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

Screenshots

ISOBEAST4 screens
Desk Stretches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desk Stretches at none against ISOBEAST's 2. ISOBEAST's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ISOBEAST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Desk Stretches asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ISOBEAST ships an update every 2 weeks, Desk Stretches every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
ISOBEAST versus Desk Stretches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISOBEASTDesk Stretches
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew IsabiryeLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ISOBEAST

Subscriptions2
  • ISOBEAST Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ISOBEAST Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Desk Stretches

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISOBEAST free?
ISOBEAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desk Stretches free?
Desk Stretches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ISOBEAST or Desk Stretches have ads?
Neither ISOBEAST nor Desk Stretches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ISOBEAST or Desk Stretches?
ISOBEAST ships an update every 2 weeks, and Desk Stretches every 4 months. Most recently, ISOBEAST was updated on October 18, 2026 and Desk Stretches on October 7, 2026.

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