Comparison

Squat Reminder vs UpDown

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

Head to head
About

Squat Reminder

Features
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Build a stronger body with one simple daily habit. Squat Reminder is a smart fitness app designed to help you stay active through small but effective daily movement. Using motion sensors from Apple Watch, the app automatically detects and counts your squats, so you can focus on consistency without manually logging your activity. No equipment. No complex workout plans. Just a simple habit that improves your strength, mobility, and overall health. Automatic squat tracking The app uses Apple Watch motion sensors to accurately detect and count squats in real time, eliminating the need for manual input. Daily reminders Smart reminders help you stay consistent and build a sustainable fitness habit, even on busy days. Progress tracking Track your activity and monitor improvements over time with simple and clear progress statistics. Simple and focused experience The app is designed to be easy to use, distraction-free, and focused on one powerful exercise that delivers real results. Apple Watch optimized Designed specifically for Apple Watch, allowing quick interaction and seamless tracking directly from your wrist.

About

UpDown

This app automatically counts your squats using your iPhone and Apple Watch's motion sensors. It helps you build a daily squat habit with goal rings, streaks, and workout summaries. Customize your tempo and receive haptic feedback for set goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep tracking
  • Daily squat goals and streaks
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable squat tempo
  • Workout history and summaries
  • Haptic feedback for set goals
Features
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Stop counting. Start squatting. The smartest rep counter for your leg day. Focus 100% on your form and muscle engagement. UpDown uses the precision motion sensors in your iPhone and Apple Watch to count every rep for you — and now helps you turn squats into a daily habit. [NEW in 1.2] - Daily Goal Ring: Set a daily squat goal and watch the ring fill up with every rep. - Streaks: Squat every day and keep your streak alive. - Workout Summary: See your reps, time, goal progress and streak the moment you finish. - 3-2-1 Countdown: Get into position before counting begins, so setup movements aren't counted. - Hold to Stop: Stopping takes a press-and-hold, so a stray tap never ends your workout. - Test Counting: Try a few practice squats to check your sensitivity before you start. [Key Features] - Precision Counting: Automatic rep tracking via advanced motion sensors. - Apple Watch Support: Track your sets and feel haptic alerts right on your wrist. - Customizable Tempo: Choose Slow, Normal or Fast to match your squat speed, or fine-tune it yourself. - Haptic Notifications: Get a vibration alert every time you hit your set goal. - Workout History: A 30-day chart, monthly calendar, weekly and monthly stats with trends, and every session by day. - Daily Reminder: Get a reminder at the time you choose so you never skip a day. Master your squats with UpDown. Download now!

Screenshots

Squat Reminder4 screens
UpDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squat Reminder at every 10 days against UpDown's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squat Reminder ships an update every 10 days, UpDown every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Squat Reminder versus UpDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquat ReminderUpDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEBSTIK EOODJang Chang Hee

In-app purchases

None

Squat Reminder

No in-app purchases

None

UpDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squat Reminder free?
Squat Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpDown free?
UpDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squat Reminder or UpDown have ads?
Neither Squat Reminder nor UpDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squat Reminder or UpDown?
Squat Reminder ships an update every 10 days, and UpDown every 3 months. Most recently, Squat Reminder was updated on October 10, 2026 and UpDown on October 10, 2026.

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