# Stand Up Reminder vs DeskControl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskControl at none against Stand Up Reminder's 1. DeskControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stand Up Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeskControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand Up Reminder | DeskControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-up-reminder/id972116640/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **184** | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [Qingdao Richmat Intelligence Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814751082) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand Up Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-up-reminder/id972116640)

This app encourages you to stand more throughout your day by providing timely reminders and tracking your standing duration. It helps you build a healthier habit of movement, potentially burning calories and increasing life expectancy.

**Highlights:** Immediate counting start, Set daily standing goals, Unlimited reminders with multiple sounds, Customizable reminder intervals, Track daily standing time, Calculate calories burned, Background mode operation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pure efficiency (from one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Ads everywhere
- ❌ Not functional
- ⏳ Timer doesn't work in background
- 🤔 Difficult to understand

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed
- Notifications not accessible
- Countdown with no setting changes
- App doesn't refresh properly after a day
- Tracking uses last opened day

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of standing goal duration
- Integrate with step counters like Fitbit
- Make the app work in the background
- Improve sync with iPhone
- Allow changing simple minutes


### DeskControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskcontrol/id1573710431)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand Up Reminder free?

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

### Is DeskControl free?

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

### Do Stand Up Reminder or DeskControl have ads?

Stand Up Reminder shows ads; DeskControl does not.

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