Time Squats vs SquatLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Squats
Read full descriptionHide full description
Take control of your screen time — and earn it back with movement. TimeSquats helps you block distracting apps once you’ve hit your daily limit. When your time is up, your selected apps stay locked. Want more time? Do squats on camera. With TimeSquats, every squat earns you more app time, so you can turn mindless scrolling into intentional use. How it works: • Set a daily limit for selected apps • When your time runs out, those apps are blocked • To unlock more time, do squats on camera • 1 squat = 1 extra minute Why TimeSquats works: • Adds real friction before reopening addictive apps • Helps reduce doomscrolling and impulse checking • Turns screen time into something you actively earn • Makes self-control easier with a clear rule system Great for: • Social media overuse • Reducing distractions during work or study • Building healthier phone habits • Anyone who wants more focus without deleting their favorite apps Whether you’re trying to spend less time on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or any other distracting app, TimeSquats helps you pause, move, and choose more intentionally. Earn your minutes. Use your phone on purpose. Questions? Email us: 67squats@gmail.com Privacy: https://67squats.emeraldius.com/privacy Terms: https://67squats.emeraldius.com/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SquatLock
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.
- App locking functionality
- Squat-based unlocking mechanism
- Encourages physical activity
- Customizable app access
Read full descriptionHide full description
Lock apps → do squats → unlock them.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SquatLock at every 4 days against Time Squats's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Time Squats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and SquatLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Squats ships an update every 3 weeks, SquatLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Squats | SquatLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ILYA ISSAKOV | Harry Chung |
In-app purchases
Time Squats
- Preimum | Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Premium | Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
SquatLock
- SquatLock Lifetime$4.99








