Mac · iPhone · Apple Watch — launching together, soon Sitting is killing you.
Sedentarity kills 5 million people a year — more than smoking and alcohol combined. GetMeUp reminds you to move every hour, science-backed, 30 seconds at a time.
The cost of sitting still.
+64%
heart disease risk
in adults sitting 8+ hours/day
Wilmot et al., Diabetologia 2012
+30%
all-cause mortality
for sedentary adults vs. active
Patel et al., AJE 2010
+2 years
life expectancy
gained by sitting less than 3h/day
Katzmarzyk & Lee, BMJ Open 2012
10 squats per hour.
Backed by Cambridge.
A 2023 study by Taylor et al. showed that interrupting prolonged sitting with 10 squats every hour reduces postprandial blood sugar spikes by 52% more than a single 30-minute walk.
The protocol takes 30 seconds. No gym. No equipment. Your kitchen counter is the only thing you need.
Taylor et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine 2023
One habit, three devices.
Built for the way you actually work. Start on Mac, continue on iPhone, finish on the Watch — your data and streak follow you everywhere. All three launch together, under a single purchase.
macOS
A heart mascot that lives in your menu bar.
Click for the dashboard. Get reminded every hour. Track your sit-stand cycles. Watch the mascot get healthier as your day goes well.
iPhone
Same habit, on the go.
Live Activity in your Dynamic Island. Lock screen widgets. Break reminders even when you're away from the desk. Universal Purchase from Mac.
Apple Watch
Gentle wrist tap. Done in 30 seconds.
Haptic reminder. Counter via the Digital Crown. Stand detection when you actually stand. Complications on every watch face.
The research behind it.
Every claim in GetMeUp links to a primary source. Co-developed with Dr. Mathilde Gierens, MD.
Lee et al.
2012The Lancet
Eliminating physical inactivity adds 0.68 years to global life expectancy.
Read the study →
Diaz et al.
2017Annals of Internal Medicine
Greater sedentary time and longer uninterrupted sedentary bouts are associated with all-cause mortality.
Read the study →
Dempsey et al.
2016Diabetes Care
Light-intensity activity breaks improve postprandial glucose and insulin response.
Read the study →
Katzmarzyk & Lee
2012BMJ Open
Reducing sitting time below 3h/day could increase US life expectancy by 2 years.
Read the study →
Pricing.
One price, everything unlocked. No feature gates, no upsells inside the app — the only choice is how long you commit. Both subscriptions start with a 3-day free trial.
Included in every plan
- Hourly movement reminders
- Science-backed squat routine
- Heart mascot + streak tracking
- Sit-stand desk tracking
- Custom intervals & quotas
- Full historical stats
- Science fact library
- One purchase, all your Apple devices
All prices in EUR, VAT included. Subscriptions billed by Apple via the App Store and auto-renew until cancelled. Cancel anytime from your Apple account.
Questions.
Does it work on Windows or Linux?
Not yet. GetMeUp is built natively for the Apple ecosystem (macOS, iPhone, Apple Watch). A web companion or cross-platform version is not on the roadmap. We strongly recommend using your favorite OS.
Will the iPhone and Apple Watch apps cost extra?
No. GetMeUp ships as a Universal Purchase — one Premium subscription unlocks the app across all three platforms. Pay once on Mac, use everywhere.
Do I need a sit-stand desk to use it?
No. The sit-stand tracking is an optional Premium feature. The core loop — squats every hour, heart mascot, streak, science facts — works on any desk.
How does it know I actually did the squats?
It doesn't. GetMeUp runs on the honor system. You tell it what you did, with a slider for the squat count. The point is the habit, not surveillance. We're building a friend, not a tracker.
Does it track me? What data leaves my device?
Almost nothing. The app has zero analytics SDKs. iCloud sync (preferences, session records) is encrypted by Apple and only your devices can read it. The website uses Vercel Web Analytics — privacy-friendly with anonymized session hashing, no persistent tracking cookies. Read our Privacy Policy at https://www.getmeup.app/privacy for details.
Is it really backed by science?
Yes. Every claim in the app links to a primary source — Lee et al. Lancet 2012, Diaz et al. Annals 2017, Dempsey et al. Diabetes Care 2016, Katzmarzyk & Lee BMJ 2012, Taylor et al. BJSM 2023, plus 60+ more in the in-app library. We never claim individual medical predictions; the figures are statistical averages.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — through Apple's standard refund flow. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find your GetMeUp purchase, and request a refund. Apple handles all billing decisions.
Will there be a B2B or company plan for teams?
Yes, on the roadmap. We see GetMeUp fitting naturally into employee wellness programs and HR benefits. If you're interested in a pilot, email support@getmeup.app — we'll add you to the early-access list.