Start a focus block
Choose a simple interval and let MoveBuddy wait quietly while you work.
Desktop app for people who sit too long
Break the sitting loop.
MoveBuddy lives on your desktop, waits while you focus, then drops a bold animated buddy over your screen to guide a quick squat break.
Free launch version. No account. Local progress. No ads or external tracking.
Desk break loaded
40 min
focus blocks
10 reps
guided squats
0 accounts
local-first
Move before stiffness wins
Your desk should remind you to move before your body does.
MoveBuddy is intentionally simple: one timer, one clear overlay, one movement you can do beside your desk. No guilt, no dashboards that turn wellness into homework.
How it works
Four beats. Then back to work.
Meet your buddy
When time is up, the animated overlay appears above your screen with the movement cue.
Move at your pace
Follow a short set of gentle squats. Complete, snooze, or skip when you need control.
Keep local streaks
Your progress stays on your device so the app feels personal without accounts.
Visual cue. Clear movement. Fast return.
Original characters
Bold movement cues your body understands fast.
The characters are not decoration. They show the squat, keep the break easy to follow, and make the pause feel alive instead of clinical.
High-energy guide
Alternate guide
Why it helps
Small breaks can change the shape of a desk day.
Break long sitting streaks
A short cue helps you stop losing hours in the same posture.
Wake up big muscles
Gentle squats use legs and glutes without needing equipment.
Reset attention
Moving for a moment can make returning to work feel less foggy.
Stay in control
Snooze, skip, or emergency-close the overlay when life interrupts.
Download
Built small for desk work. Designed to feel impossible to ignore.
MoveBuddy is now live on the App Store. Download the free launch version, send feedback, or support development on Ko-fi.