Comparison

Mini Habit vs Squat Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mini Habit

Features
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MiniHabit helps you build better habits with a clean, minimalist interface. Track daily habits, set custom targets, and visualize your progress with beautiful charts and calendars. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Create and track daily habits with ease β€’ Set custom targets and monitor progress β€’ View your success with calendar and progress charts β€’ Build streaks and earn achievements β€’ Get gentle daily reminders β€’ Dark and light theme support β€’ Available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Danish β€’ Secure local data storage and backup Perfect for: β€’ Building new healthy routines β€’ Breaking bad habits β€’ Tracking fitness goals β€’ Developing study habits β€’ Maintaining daily practices MiniHabit's intuitive design keeps you focused on what matters - your personal growth. Simple gestures, quick actions, and progress visualization make habit tracking effortless. Your data stays private with secure local storage. Export and backup features ensure your progress is always safe. Download MiniHabit today and transform your daily routines into lasting habits.

About

Squat Lock

This app locks your phone's most time-wasting apps until you complete real squats. It uses motion sensors to detect movement, offering a unique way to build consistency and reduce screen time. Features include ghost mode for increased difficulty during vulnerable hours and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • App blocking until squats are completed
  • Real squat detection via motion sensors
  • Ghost Mode for increased difficulty
  • Streaks and achievements for consistency
  • Progress tracking with stats and Apple Health sync
  • Privacy-focused on-device motion detection
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Your phone won't unlock until you move. Squat Lock blocks the apps you waste the most time on β€” and only unlocks them after you complete real squats. Place your phone on your thigh and squat. The app detects your movement using motion sensors. No camera. No video. Just you and gravity. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block (social media, games, etc.) 2. When you open a blocked app, a lock screen appears 3. Place your phone on your thigh and do your squats 4. Your apps unlock for 5–60 minutes It's simple friction that actually works. REAL SQUAT DETECTION Squat Lock uses your phone's accelerometer to detect genuine squat motion. It tracks your descent, depth, and ascent in real time with a visual fill animation β€” so you know exactly where you are in each rep. Anti-cheat measures prevent shaking or fake movements from counting. GHOST MODE Set "vulnerable hours" (like late-night scrolling) where the squat requirement increases 1.5x to 2.5x. Make it harder to mindlessly scroll when your willpower is lowest. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS Build consistency with a daily streak system. Hit 7-day milestones and the app suggests leveling up your squat count. Earn 33 achievements across 4 categories β€” from your first squat to a 365-day streak. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β€’ Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly stats β€’ Squats completed, calories burned, unlock count β€’ Syncs with Apple Health β€’ Past 7 days visualized on your home screen PRIVACY FIRST All motion detection happens on your device. No camera access. No cloud uploads. No data leaves your phone. BUILT ON APPLE SCREEN TIME Uses Apple's official FamilyControls and Screen Time API β€” the same technology behind Screen Time parental controls. No workarounds, no jailbreak. YOUR SETTINGS, YOUR RULES β€’ 5–50 squats per unlock β€’ 5–60 minute unlock windows β€’ Choose specific apps or entire categories β€’ Ghost Mode for late-night protection β€’ Daily reminders and streak warnings IN ONE YEAR, YOU COULD β€’ Save hundreds of hours of screen time β€’ Complete thousands of squats effortlessly β€’ Build a genuinely healthier relationship with your phone Start with a 3-day free trial (yearly plan). Cancel anytime. β€’ Terms of Service: https://squatlockapp.com/terms.html β€’ Privacy Policy: https://squatlockapp.com/privacy.html Subscription Details: β€’ Squat Lock Pro Weekly: $9.99/week β€’ Squat Lock Pro Annual: $39.99/year (With 3 day free trial) β€’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period β€’ You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase

Screenshots

Mini Habit4 screens
Squat Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Habit at none against Squat Lock's 4. Mini Habit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Squat Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mini Habit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Mini Habit versus Squat Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini HabitSquat Lock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRasmus HorsmannYusuke Hatano

In-app purchases

None

Mini Habit

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Squat Lock

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly 50% OFF Discount Offering$4.997 Days
  • Squat Lock Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Annual 50% OFF Discount Offering3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Squat Lock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Mini Habit free?
Mini Habit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squat Lock free?
Squat Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Habit or Squat Lock have ads?
Neither Mini Habit nor Squat Lock shows ads.

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