SquatClock vs MicroReps

Desk jobs are killing your body — even if you exercise. Research shows prolonged sitting spikes blood sugar and slows metabolism. SquatClock uses science-backed intervals to keep you moving throughout the day. HOW IT WORKS • Get gentle reminders every 45 or 60 minutes (you choose) • Do 10 quick squats — no equipment needed • Watch your progress grow! WHY SQUATS? A 2024 study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports found that 3-minute squat breaks every 45 minutes reduced post-meal glucose response by 23%. Squats activate your largest muscle groups, improving glycemic control without leaving your workspace. BUILT FOR BUSY PEOPLE • Smart timing based on metabolic research • Snooze when you need to focus • No account required — your personal data stays on your device TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See your daily and lifetime squat count • Save your favorite motivational quotes • Join the worldwide squat counter PRIVACY FIRST No account, no tracking, no ads. Your squat data stays on your phone. Free to download. Free to use. Move more. Feel better. Download SquatClock and break free from your chair. --- Requires: iOS 18.0 or later Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

MicroReps is a workout reminder app that keeps you active throughout the day with quick 1-minute bodyweight exercises. Built for busy professionals, remote workers, and anyone sitting too long at a desk. WHY MICROREPS? Unlike traditional fitness apps, MicroReps adapts to your activity level. Using step count data from Apple Health, it reminds you sooner when you've been sedentary and delays when you're already active. EXERCISES - 6 Core Exercises (Free): Push-ups, squats, planks, lunges, burpees, dips - 6 Advanced Exercises (Premium): Mountain climbers, wall sits, calf raises, tricep dips, superman holds, jumping jacks - Custom Exercise Creator (Premium): Design your own bodyweight movements - Smart rotation so you never repeat the same exercise twice in a row - No equipment needed ADAPTIVE REMINDERS - Step-count aware: Reminds every 15-90 minutes based on your activity - Work hours only: Set active days and times so you're never interrupted off-hours - Active day bonus: Hit 8,000+ steps and earn bonus XP - Notification actions: Mark Done or Skip right from the notification GAMIFICATION - XP progression with 5 levels from Beginner to Legend - Streak multipliers: Up to 2x bonus XP for consistency - Daily missions: A fresh bonus-XP goal every day - Debt Boss: Missed reps wake a boss you battle back down to zero - Lifetime rep milestones: From your first 100 reps to the 100,000 club, celebrated with confetti and bonus XP - Calendar heatmap to visualize your consistency 4 NOTIFICATION TONES - Auto, Gentle, Supportive, or Tough Love - pick whatever keeps you moving TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Weekly and monthly totals - Completion rates and streak tracking - History calendar with visual heatmap - Apple Health integration for steps and workout logging - Detailed analytics (Premium) PREMIUM - $9.99 ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION - 6 additional exercises - Custom exercise creator - Faster intervals (5 and 10 minutes) - Detailed analytics dashboard - Unlimited streak freezes - Priority support Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The free version includes 6 exercises, adaptive reminders, full gamification, health integration, and unlimited usage. Premium is optional.