Comparison

Stretch Reminder vs Stiff

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

Head to head
About

Stretch Reminder

Features
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You meant to get up an hour ago. Then the next meeting started, and your neck is already tight again. StretchPause is the stretch reminder that actually interrupts you — a calm notification on your schedule, then a short guided desk stretch you can finish in under a minute. Most reminder apps just buzz and leave you to figure out what to do. StretchPause opens the pause for you: one stretch, an animated demo showing the movement, step-by-step cues, and a hold timer that counts you down and switches sides when it should. Nothing to plan, nothing to look up. 48 stretches across neck, shoulders, back, wrists, hips and full body, plus 8 ready-made routines for the complaint you actually have right now — Neck SOS, Shoulder Unlock, Wrist and Hand Relief, Lower Back Reset, Hip Opener, Screen Break, Full Desk Reset and Wind Down. WHAT YOU GET - Reminders that arrive on your rhythm — every 20, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes, only inside the work hours you set - Quiet evenings, because Smart Pause holds notifications outside those hours instead of pinging you at dinner - A stretch you can follow without thinking: animated demo, plain-language steps, hold timer and automatic side switch - Only the stretches you like in rotation — toggle any of the 48 on or off and reminders draw from your own pool - Proof the habit is sticking: daily streak, level, total pauses, minutes moved, 7/14/30-day bar chart and body-zone balance - 12 built-in guides on desk posture, eye strain, wrist nerve glides and making the pause stick PERFECT FOR - Desk workers and developers who sit through eight hours without standing up - Anyone with a stiff neck, rounded shoulders or an aching lower back by 3pm - People on back-to-back video calls who need a legitimate excuse to move - Remote workers with no colleague walking past to break up the sitting WHY NOT JUST SET A PHONE ALARM An alarm tells you to move. It doesn't tell you what to do, so you snooze it. StretchPause hands you a specific stretch with a demo and a timer the moment the reminder fires, rotates through your body zones so nothing gets neglected, and logs the pause so you can see the streak you'd rather not break. PRIVACY Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking, no data leaving your phone. Your logs and settings live in local storage only, and the app works completely offline. FULL ACCESS Free includes 25 stretches and 3 routines. Full access unlocks all 48 stretches, all 8 routines and your complete records and insights, available as a weekly plan, a yearly plan or a one-time lifetime purchase. Set your interval, set your work hours, and let the next reminder get you out of the chair. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Stiff

This app provides timed reminders for desk stretches and posture exercises to combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting. It offers guided sessions, progress tracking, and gamified elements to build a consistent habit. Users can customize reminders and focus on specific pain points.

Highlights
  • Desk stretch reminders during work hours
  • Guided short stretching sessions
  • Gamified progress tracking (XP, levels, streaks)
  • Targeted stretches for neck, back, wrists, eyes
  • Team and group leaderboards
  • Customizable reminder frequency and session length
Features
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Your body was not designed for eight hours in a chair. Stiff helps you survive it anyway. Stiff is a desk stretch reminder that nudges you during your actual working hours - never at 11pm - and walks you through a fix for whatever is aching. Neck, shoulders, lower back, wrists, hips, eyes. Under two minutes. No equipment, no gym, no getting changed. And Stiff, the sloth who lives in the app, will judge you the whole time. Gently. At first. WHY IT ACTUALLY STICKS Most stretch apps are a list of exercises you open once and never again. Stiff is a habit. Reminders arrive on your schedule, sessions are short enough that you have no excuse, and every stretch you finish earns XP, feeds your streak, and slowly turns Stiff from openly disappointed into something close to proud. BUILT AROUND YOUR WORKDAY • Set your work days and hours - reminders only fire when you're at your desk • Choose your rhythm: every 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes • Choose your session: one quick reset, a balanced pair, or a three-stretch flow • Tell Stiff what hurts and your sessions lean toward that area • Like and dislike stretches to shape what you get 41 DESK-FRIENDLY STRETCHES Everything is done sitting at your desk or standing next to it, with a guided timer, plain instructions and optional sound cues. Targeted sets for neck and shoulders, lower back, wrists and hands, hips and posture - plus eye-strain breaks for screen fatigue. PROGRESS THAT MOTIVATES • XP and levels - your first stretch of the day is worth the most, so showing up beats grinding • Daily streaks you won't want to break • 14 badges, from First Stretch to Ascended • Weekly goals and a full history of every session • Optional Apple Health sync STRETCH WITH YOUR TEAM Make a group for your office, your remote team or your friends, and let the leaderboard settle who actually gets out of their chair. STIFF PRO • All 41 stretches, including 15 Pro-only ones • Time-of-day aware sessions - different stretches for morning, afternoon and evening • A monthly streak freeze for the days life wins • The global leaderboard and your worldwide rank • Classic Sarcastic mode: keep the original grumpy Stiff forever FREE FOREVER 26 stretches, unlimited reminders, XP, levels, streaks, badges and groups. No ads. Ever. Stiff is a movement reminder, not medical advice. If something hurts in a way stretching shouldn't fix, please see a professional. Privacy Policy: https://www.getstiff.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getstiff.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stretch Reminder4 screens
Stiff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stiff at every 2 weeks against Stretch Reminder's every 6 weeks. 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. Stretch Reminder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Stiff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stretch Reminder ships an update every 6 weeks, Stiff every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Stretch Reminder versus Stiff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStretch ReminderStiff
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamArmands Klavins

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stretch Reminder

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99
3 purchases

Stiff

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stiff Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Stretch Reminder free?
Stretch Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stiff free?
Stiff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stretch Reminder or Stiff have ads?
Neither Stretch Reminder nor Stiff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stretch Reminder or Stiff?
Stretch Reminder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stiff every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stretch Reminder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stiff on November 10, 2026.

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