Deskdew vs Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Deskdew
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Feel like yourself after work. Deskdew helps you avoid that drained end-of-day feeling with small breaks for movement, posture, your eyes and your mind, built naturally into your workday. Set your working hours, lunch and workdays, and Deskdew creates a routine around your schedule. Change position, rest your eyes, stretch, breathe, or take a proper break when it makes sense. Check in from the app or widget, then get back to what you were doing. The goal is simple: finish work with more of yourself left for everything that comes after. Small breaks, included free β’ Sit-and-stand reminders that help you change position throughout the day. β’ Hourly breaks with gentle reminders you can control individually. β’ Guided eye breaks with distance viewing and slow blinking. β’ Guided neck and chest stretches, with the option to do each movement separately. β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets that show whatβs coming up and let you check in without opening the app. Interactive widgets require iOS 17 or later. β’ A daily Drain-O-Meter that shows how your break routine is going. β’ End-of-day energy check-ins, an eight-week overview and your seven latest detailed check-ins. β’ A first personal observation when enough history starts to reveal a pattern. The free version has no time limit. More with Deskdew Pro Deskdew Pro gives you more ways to shape the routine around your body, your schedule and the way you work. β’ All ten guided stretches for your neck, shoulders, chest, back, wrists, hips and legs. β’ All four eye exercises: distance viewing, slow blinking, palming and focus change. β’ Guided box breathing and optional 4-7-8 breathing, whenever you need it or as part of your routine. β’ Adjustable activity frequency, standing intervals and break lengths. β’ Weather-aware suggestions for breaks, lunch and daylight. β’ Your complete check-in history, deeper personal comparisons and suggestions for your next workday. As your history builds, Deskdew helps you discover what your better days have in common. It explores connections between your routine, your workdays and how you felt afterwards. Built for real workdays Not every workday looks the same. Choose the hours and days you work, including overnight shifts. Keep the activities and reminders that help you, change how often they appear, and turn off anything you donβt need. No streaks to protect. No guilt when you miss a break. No need to turn your workday into another thing to optimize. Just small moments throughout the day that can help you arrive at the end of it feeling a little less drained. No account required No login. No ads. No analytics. Your schedule, activity history and check-ins are stored on your device. Weather features are optional. When enabled, rounded coordinates are sent to MET Norway to retrieve forecasts. City searches and place-name lookups use Appleβs services. You can also choose a city instead of sharing your device location. Deskdew Pro Choose a monthly subscription, yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible users can start the yearly plan with a seven-day free trial. Prices and terms are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation, or after any applicable free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. To avoid being charged when a trial ends, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases do not renew. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://deskdew.com/privacy Deskdew is a wellbeing app, not a medical device. Its content is not medical advice. Move gently, stop if an exercise causes pain, and consult a qualified healthcare professional if you have an injury or health condition.
Train
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This app allows users to create custom workout routines, track their progress, and even share routines with others. Professional trainers can use the app to create custom workouts for clients, share those workouts, and monitor the progress of their clients. SUBSCRIPTIONS Trainer plans (Tier 1: $5.99/month for up to 5 clients, Tier 2: $9.99/month for up to 20 clients, Tier 3: $14.99/month for unlimited clients) automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your Apple ID account settings. The one-time Full Individual Access purchase ($3.99) does not renew and is billed once. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://train-track-backend.cdtrousdale.workers.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Deskdew at 15.1 against Train's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Deskdew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Train sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Deskdew | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kent Roksvag | Christopher Trousdale |
In-app purchases
Deskdew
- Deskdew Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Deskdew Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
- Deskdew Pro Lifetime$49.99
Train
- Trainer Tier 1$5.991 Month
- Trainer Tier 2$9.991 Month
- Trainer Tier 3$14.991 Month
- Train-Track Individual$3.99









