# Stretch Reminder vs DefectiveIntervalTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DefectiveIntervalTimer at none against Stretch Reminder's 3. DefectiveIntervalTimer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Stretch Reminder's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretch Reminder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DefectiveIntervalTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stretch Reminder ships an update every 6 weeks, DefectiveIntervalTimer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stretch Reminder | DefectiveIntervalTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893081423) | [ROBERT ALLEN NORTHWICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896730100) |

## What reviewers say

### Stretch Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-reminder-desk-timer/id6771318697)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $69.99 | one-time |


### DefectiveIntervalTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defectiveintervaltimer/id6792529143)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stretch Reminder free?

Stretch Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DefectiveIntervalTimer free?

DefectiveIntervalTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Stretch Reminder or DefectiveIntervalTimer have ads?

Neither Stretch Reminder nor DefectiveIntervalTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stretch Reminder or DefectiveIntervalTimer?

Stretch Reminder ships an update every 6 weeks, and DefectiveIntervalTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stretch Reminder was updated on September 19, 2026 and DefectiveIntervalTimer on September 19, 2026.

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