Squirrel vs Salam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squirrel
This app helps you remember when you last completed important tasks. Set deadlines, track completion frequency, and receive notifications. It integrates with Siri and Shortcuts for easy updates and offers data export.
- Task tracking and recording
- Optional deadlines and notifications
- Completion trend analysis
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- iCloud data sync
- CSV data export
- Accessibility features
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Squirrel keeps track of the important tasks in your life so you don't have to. Record when you last completed actions in this easy-to-use app, and never forget when you last called a friend or changed your sheets. Features: - Add tasks you'd like to track, and record when you've completed them. - Set optional deadlines to keep yourself accountable. Squirrel can notify you if you go too long without completing that task. - Follow trends on how frequently you've completed each action and the amount of time between completions. - Ask Siri to mark an action as complete or when you last completed it. Squirrel supports Siri requests and automations with the Shortcuts app. - Sync data across devices with iCloud while keeping your information private. Your data belongs to you. - Export your data to a .csv file for use with other apps and for your own records. - Squirrel supports Dark Mode, keyboard shortcuts, VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and more.
Salam
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Salam is a simple, private leave-balance tracker for your work leave. TRACK EVERY BALANCE • See your annual, sick, and custom leave balances at a glance. • Balances update instantly when you apply. • Yearly reset on your job's joining-date anniversary. APPLY IN SECONDS • Pick a leave type, choose your dates, add a reason and any handover notes. • Working days are counted for you. NOTIFY YOUR TEAM • One tap to message your manager or HR on Viber or WhatsApp with a pre-filled, customizable leave message. • Add your name, staff ID, and supervisor so every message is correct. STAY ON TOP • Reminders before your leave starts and before your balances reset. • Low-balance alerts so you're never caught short. YOURS, PRIVATELY • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. • Your data is yours — delete your account and all data anytime from Settings. Free to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salam at none against Squirrel's 3. Squirrel's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Squirrel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Salam asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Squirrel | Salam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tyler Alicea | Mohamed Jinah |
In-app purchases
Squirrel
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Salam
No in-app purchases









