# The Bar Method vs SquatLock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Bar Method at 8.9K against SquatLock's 1. SquatLock's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Bar Method against 5.0 for SquatLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bar Method has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bar Method | SquatLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bar-method/id1563482864/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squatlock-screen-time/id6789592233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Bar Method](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433857817) | [Michael Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/929364161) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bar Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bar-method/id1563482864)

Schedule and book your favorite barre workout classes. View upcoming schedules, check for promotions, and find studio locations and contact details. Access convenient total-body barre workouts anytime.

**Highlights:** Schedule barre classes, Book classes, View class schedules, Check promotions and offers, Find studio locations, Studio contact information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient scheduling
- 💪 Effective workouts
- 🤗 Positive and supportive environment
- 🌟 Excellent instructors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Logging issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent class tracking
- 📆 Lack of calendar integration

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Login problems
- Issues with class scheduling

**Requested features**

- Video library for online classes
- Improved app notifications
- Seamless calendar sync


### SquatLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squatlock-screen-time/id6789592233)

This app encourages physical activity by requiring users to perform squats to unlock their chosen applications. It uses on-device camera technology for rep counting, ensuring privacy, and helps build healthy habits by replacing screen time with movement.

**Highlights:** Lock chosen apps and categories, Earn app access with squats, On-device camera rep counting, Privacy-focused, no video storage, Build daily goals and streaks, Optional Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bar Method free?

The Bar Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SquatLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Bar Method or SquatLock?

The Bar Method and SquatLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.9K and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Bar Method or SquatLock have ads?

Neither The Bar Method nor SquatLock shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*