SquatClock vs Drill Sgt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SquatClock
This app provides science-backed hourly reminders to perform quick squat breaks, combating the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. Track your progress and improve metabolic health without leaving your workspace.
- Hourly squat break reminders
- Science-backed timing intervals
- No equipment required
- Progress tracking
- Privacy-focused, no account needed
- Motivational quotes
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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/
Drill Sgt
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Drill Sgt helps you build a movement habit with simple interval workouts, reminders, and daily progress tracking. Set your movements per interval, choose your daily goal, and log each completed set as you go. Drill Sgt keeps the plan clear so you always know what is done, what is left, and how many movements you have completed today. This app is designed for office workers who spend all day sitting, and need an extra bit of motivation to get up and get some movement in. Features: - Select movements - Daily set and total movement goals - Interval reminders - Movement history - Daily progress tracking - Optional email backup - Simple account deletion controls Whether you are starting small or trying to stay consistent every day, Drill Sgt keeps pushup training focused and easy to track. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
SquatClock and Drill Sgt are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquatClock | Drill Sgt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maurice Cadenhead | Jean-Louis George |
In-app purchases
SquatClock
No in-app purchases
Drill Sgt
No in-app purchases
