Comparison

SquatLock™ vs HabitUnlock

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

Head to head
About

SquatLock™

This app locks distracting applications until you complete a squat, using motion sensors to track your progress. It offers team challenges and an SOS mode for accountability, helping you reduce screen time by making app access physically demanding.

Highlights
  • Smart app blocking via Screen Time API
  • Motion sensor-based squat detection
  • Team challenges for accountability
  • SOS rescue mode with friend accountability
  • Apple Health sync for squats and calories
  • Focus mode for deep work sessions
  • Streaks and medals for progress tracking
Features
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SquatLock is the screen time blocker and dopamine detox app that physically locks distracting apps until you squat. Beat social media addiction, stop mindless doomscrolling, and build real fitness habits with your friends. Whether you need a strict study focus timer or want to break free from infinite short videos, SquatLock turns every unlock into a workout. KEY FEATURES PHYSICAL APP BLOCKER • Lock social media, short-form video feeds, games, and binge apps • Requires physical movement — not a passive screen time reminder you dismiss • Strict app lock keeps you focused during study and work hours AI MOTION DETECTION & REP COUNTER • High-precision gyroscope and accelerometer tracking • Counts only genuine, full-depth squats • Smart cheat prevention detects phone shaking and fake reps TEAM CHALLENGE & SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY • Build a focus squad with 2-5 friends • Shared daily squat targets and live accountability dashboard • The x1.2 Team Penalty: when one skips, the entire squad squats more • Proven social habit tracking: 95% completion rate with friends vs. 35% solo SOS RESCUE MODE • In an emergency or professional setting where you can't squat? • Send an SOS rescue link to your squad • Friends squat remotely to send you an instant unlock key DOPAMINE DETOX & HABIT TRACKER • Monitor reclaimed screen time alongside completed squat volume • Daily streaks, milestone medals, and weekly habit calendar • Stop the doomscroll cycle and replace cheap dopamine with real endorphins PERFECT FOR • Students needing a distraction blocker for productive study time • Remote workers seeking deep focus and better physical posture • Squads wanting to quit brain rot and build fitness together • Anyone who has tried screen time limits or habit apps and needs real physical friction Stop scrolling. Start squatting. Reclaim your focus today. Download SquatLock. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.saki-paru.com/squatlockapp-support-privacy-policy/

About

HabitUnlock

This app turns screen time into a reward for physical activity. Block distracting apps and earn your access back by completing various exercises, building streaks, and achieving goals. It's designed for those who need structure and want to break unhealthy digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time through exercise
  • Track steps, push-ups, squats, and more
  • HealthKit integration for automatic step tracking
  • Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment
  • Gamified streaks and achievements
  • Widgets and Live Activities for progress tracking
Features
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A free app blocker that unlocks with movement: block 1 app or category, then walk or do push-ups to open it. No account, no ads. FREE: block an app or category behind real movement · blocking schedules (up to 8) · streak tracking with a monthly freeze. No account, no ads. HOW IT WORKS • Choose which apps or categories to block • Pick how you will earn them back: Walking, Push-Ups, or Guided Breathing • Complete the activity to unlock your apps • Build streaks and earn achievements Unlike screen time apps that just block your phone and rely on willpower, HabitUnlock turns the problem into a game. Want to scroll? Earn it first. Every unlock starts with movement — and that small shift changes everything. THE THREE WAYS TO UNLOCK • Walking — step-based, counted automatically • Push-Ups — timer-based, with live progress • Guided Breathing — a short breathing exercise when movement is not an option Three activities you will finish beat a long menu you never open. SMART BLOCKING • Block specific apps or entire categories • Up to 8 blocking schedules for focus time • Deep Lock mode for maximum commitment — no one-tap ignore • Emergency override with limited weekly uses APPLE HEALTH • Reads your step count so Walking completes on its own • Step data is processed on your device • Optional — decline it and the other activities still work BUILT FOR BRAINS THAT NEED STRUCTURE Many people who struggle with phone habits find external structure easier than willpower — and that is what HabitUnlock provides. Instead of fighting the urge to scroll, channel it: your phone becomes a reward for movement, not a source of guilt. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Daily streaks with fire animations • Achievement badges for milestones • Share cards to show your progress WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home screen widgets show your progress • Live Activity during activities • Dynamic Island countdown WHO IT'S FOR • Doom scrollers who want to break the cycle • Students who need to focus during exam season • People with ADHD looking for structure and accountability • Professionals who want to reclaim productive hours • Parents who want to control their own screen time PRIVACY • No ads. Your data is never sold. • Usage analytics can be turned off any time in Settings • Step data read from Apple Health is processed on your device • No account required — ever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Is HabitUnlock free? A: Core features are free — block 1 app and set up to 3 daily habits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited habits, unlimited blocked apps, and Deep Lock mode. Q: Which activities can I use? A: Walking, Push-Ups, and Guided Breathing. Q: Does it track my fitness data? A: HabitUnlock reads your step count from Apple Health so Walking can complete automatically. That step data is processed on your device. Q: Does it work without internet? A: Yes. Blocking, activity tracking, and unlocking work offline. Internet is only needed for subscription management. Replace mindless scrolling with movement. Build habits that stick. HABITUNLOCK PRO • Unlimited habits • Unlimited blocked apps • Deep Lock mode • Streak freezes to protect your progress • Priority support HabitUnlock Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. The available plans and the current price in your currency are shown in the app before you confirm. Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://www.habbitunlock.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.habbitunlock.com/terms

Screenshots

SquatLock™4 screens
HabitUnlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

SquatLock™ and HabitUnlock both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HabitUnlock's written reviews are positive against 60% of SquatLock™'s. HabitUnlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. SquatLock™ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and HabitUnlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SquatLock™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HabitUnlock has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of SquatLock™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of HabitUnlock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquatLock™ ships an update weekly, HabitUnlock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SquatLock™ versus HabitUnlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquatLock™HabitUnlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB27 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSAKIPARU, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYTyrian Horton

Customer experience

SquatLock™

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

HabitUnlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquatLock™

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
3 purchases

HabitUnlock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SquatLock™ free?
SquatLock™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitUnlock free?
HabitUnlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SquatLock™ or HabitUnlock?
SquatLock™ is rated higher. SquatLock™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HabitUnlock averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do SquatLock™ or HabitUnlock have ads?
SquatLock™ shows ads; HabitUnlock does not.
Which is updated more often, SquatLock™ or HabitUnlock?
SquatLock™ ships an update weekly, and HabitUnlock every 6 days. Most recently, SquatLock™ was updated on October 30, 2026 and HabitUnlock on November 9, 2026.

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