Comparison

Time Squats vs SquatLock

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

Head to head
About

Time Squats

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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • App locking functionality
  • Squat-based unlocking mechanism
  • Encourages physical activity
  • Customizable app access
Features
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Lock apps → do squats → unlock them.

Screenshots

Time Squats4 screens
SquatLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Time Squats versus SquatLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime SquatsSquatLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILYA ISSAKOVHarry Chung

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Time Squats

Subscriptions2
  • Preimum | Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium | Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

SquatLock

One-time1
  • SquatLock Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Time Squats free?
Time Squats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquatLock free?
SquatLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time Squats or SquatLock have ads?
Neither Time Squats nor SquatLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Squats or SquatLock?
Time Squats ships an update every 3 weeks, and SquatLock every 4 days. Most recently, Time Squats was updated on October 8, 2026 and SquatLock on October 1, 2026.

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