# RepBlock vs SquatLock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SquatLock at 100% against RepBlock's 0%. SquatLock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). RepBlock's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RepBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SquatLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SquatLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepBlock has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RepBlock's written reviews are positive against 100% of SquatLock's.

RepBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, SquatLock every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepBlock | SquatLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repblock-pushup-app-blocker/id6754835510/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squatlock/id6770223283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 107 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piotr Mol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835282380) | [Harry Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895332986) |

## What reviewers say

### RepBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repblock-pushup-app-blocker/id6754835510)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by locking distracting apps. You earn access back by completing physical challenges, like pushups, tracked via your device's camera. Once your earned time expires, apps automatically relock.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Pushup-based unlock challenges, Camera-based rep tracking, Earned app time, Automatic relocking, Daily and weekly stats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| RepBlock: Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |


### SquatLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squatlock/id6770223283)

This app requires users to perform squats to unlock their phone's applications. It's designed to encourage physical activity by integrating exercise into daily phone usage.

**Highlights:** App locking functionality, Squat-based unlocking mechanism, Encourages physical activity, Customizable app access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SquatLock Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepBlock free?

RepBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SquatLock free?

SquatLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RepBlock or SquatLock?

SquatLock is rated higher. RepBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SquatLock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RepBlock or SquatLock have ads?

Neither RepBlock nor SquatLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepBlock or SquatLock?

RepBlock ships an update every 2 weeks, and SquatLock every 4 days. Most recently, RepBlock was updated on October 1, 2026 and SquatLock on October 1, 2026.

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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.*