PDC Performance vs SquatEye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDC Performance
This app synchronizes video with performance data from a Bluetooth clip to analyze your lifts. It provides detailed metrics, helps improve technique with video comparison, and is designed for powerlifters and coaches. Track progress, assess competition standards, and store your training data.
- Video-performance synchronization
- Automatic rep and lift phase detection
- Detailed performance metrics (velocity, range of motion)
- Side-by-side video comparison tool
- Custom depth and height targets with audio cues
- Competition standard assessment
- 10 minutes of free video storage
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Video-Performance Sync -- Connect to our app with our powerful and lightweight Bluetooth Performance Clip. Using advanced motion algorithms, the PDC app automatically detects repetitions and lift phases, displaying a detailed waveform of your movement that syncs automatically with recorded videos seconds after completing your exercise (video recording is optional). Post-Set Metrics -- Receive, concise reports that compare the current set's performance with your all-time best at that weight/rep range. Compare weight lifted, rep speed, range of motion, tempo consistency, and pause duration with the previous set, then receive weight and rep recommendations for next next set. Detects set trends and technique breakdown from rep to rep. Improve Technique -- The app’s side-by-side video comparison and velocity slider tool make it easy to pinpoint technical breakdown, isolate lift phases, and identify sticking points for targeted improvement. Built for Powerlifters and Coaches -- Set custom depth or height targets, and receive audio cues mid-set when you hit or pass them. After training, instantly assess whether each rep meets competition standards—including depth, range of motion, and downward motion. Store all of your sets and exercises on our app, included with thumbnails and sorted by date, weight, reps, or difficulty (10 minutes of free video storage included). Performance Clip -- Our Bluetooth Performance Clip attaches to your arm or leg with our PDC bands (4 attachment bands XS-XXL included) and transmits real-time data directly to the free PDC app. The clip has a range of up to 50m and is rechargeable with 8 hours of battery life. Why PDC Stands Out -- PDC combines the affordability of consumer devices with the depth and accuracy of professional-grade tools. It’s visual, intuitive, and powerful, designed to make performance analysis accessible to everyone—from recreational lifters to elite competitors. Our small yet dedicated team is continuously refining PDC with user feedback so it can become a staple performance tracking solution for powerlifters and performance athletes worldwide. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SquatEye
This AI-powered tool analyzes videos of your squats to objectively determine if you've achieved proper depth according to powerlifting standards. It provides instant verdicts, margin measurements, and tracks your progress over time.
- Instant depth verdict (Pass/Fail/Borderline)
- AI pose detection for hip crease and knee
- Depth margin measurement
- Multi-rep video analysis
- Analysis history and filtering
- Shareable results
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Did you hit depth? Stop guessing and get an instant, objective answer. SquatEye uses AI to analyze your squat and tell you whether your hip crease dropped below your knee — the standard used by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and most competitive federations worldwide. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a video or photo of your squat from your camera roll. 2. SquatEye's AI detects your hip crease and knee positions automatically. 3. Get a clear PASS, FAIL, or BORDERLINE verdict with a depth margin measurement. That's it. No manual measuring, no asking gym buddies, no rewatching footage frame by frame. KEY FEATURES - Instant Depth Verdict: Get a PASS, FAIL, or BORDERLINE call in seconds, based on the IPF competition standard. - AI Pose Detection: Automatically identifies your hip crease and knee top positions with precision. - Depth Margin Measurement: See exactly how far above or below parallel you went — not just pass or fail, but by how much. - Multi-Rep Video Analysis: Drop in a video with multiple reps and SquatEye finds each squat bottom automatically. - Manual Frame Selection: Scrub through your video and pick the exact frame you want analyzed. - Pinch-to-Zoom Results: Zoom into the annotated image to inspect hip and knee marker placement up close. - Analysis History: Every analysis is saved so you can track your depth consistency over time, with filtering by verdict. - Shareable Results: Export annotated results to share with your coach, training partners, or social media. - Works Without an Account: Start analyzing immediately — no sign-up required. - Dark Theme: A clean, professional interface designed for the gym. WHO IT'S FOR - Competitive powerlifters preparing for meets - Strength athletes who want objective depth feedback - Coaches reviewing athlete form - Anyone learning to squat to competition depth FREE vs PRO Free: 3 analyses per week — enough to check your working sets. Pro Monthly: $9.99/month — our most popular plan for consistent training. Pro Annual: $59.99/year ($5.00/mo) — best value, save 50%. All Pro plans include unlimited analyses. METHODOLOGY SquatEye follows the IPF Technical Rules: the top surface of the legs at the hip joint must be lower than the top of the knees. The AI measures this by detecting two anatomical landmarks — the hip crease and the knee top — and comparing their vertical positions. For best results, film from the side with your full body in frame, use stable camera positioning, wear fitted clothing, and ensure good lighting. Note: SquatEye is a training tool and is not a substitute for an official competition judge. Results are AI estimates and may vary based on video angle and quality. Always train with a qualified coach for meet preparation. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SquatEye Pro is available in two auto-renewing subscription options: - Pro Monthly: $9.99/month - Pro Annual: $59.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://squateye.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SquatEye at 5.0 against PDC Performance's 4.3. SquatEye also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). PDC Performance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PDC Performance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SquatEye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SquatEye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PDC Performance's written reviews are positive against 100% of SquatEye's.
PDC Performance ships an update every 2 days, SquatEye every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDC Performance | SquatEye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faysal Al-Zand | Fahim Bin Zahur |
Customer experience
PDC Performance
SquatEye
In-app purchases
PDC Performance
- Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Premium for Lifetime$24.99
SquatEye
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$59.991 Year








