Comparison

SquatEye vs Spotter

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

Head to head
About

SquatEye

This AI-powered tool analyzes videos of your squats to objectively determine if you've achieved proper depth according to powerlifting standards. It provides instant verdicts, margin measurements, and tracks your progress over time.

Highlights
  • Instant depth verdict (Pass/Fail/Borderline)
  • AI pose detection for hip crease and knee
  • Depth margin measurement
  • Multi-rep video analysis
  • Analysis history and filtering
  • Shareable results
Features
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Did you hit depth? Stop guessing and get an instant, objective answer. SquatEye uses AI to analyze your squat and tell you whether your hip crease dropped below your knee — the standard used by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and most competitive federations worldwide. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a video or photo of your squat from your camera roll. 2. SquatEye's AI detects your hip crease and knee positions automatically. 3. Get a clear PASS, FAIL, or BORDERLINE verdict with a depth margin measurement. That's it. No manual measuring, no asking gym buddies, no rewatching footage frame by frame. KEY FEATURES - Instant Depth Verdict: Get a PASS, FAIL, or BORDERLINE call in seconds, based on the IPF competition standard. - AI Pose Detection: Automatically identifies your hip crease and knee top positions with precision. - Depth Margin Measurement: See exactly how far above or below parallel you went — not just pass or fail, but by how much. - Multi-Rep Video Analysis: Drop in a video with multiple reps and SquatEye finds each squat bottom automatically. - Manual Frame Selection: Scrub through your video and pick the exact frame you want analyzed. - Pinch-to-Zoom Results: Zoom into the annotated image to inspect hip and knee marker placement up close. - Analysis History: Every analysis is saved so you can track your depth consistency over time, with filtering by verdict. - Shareable Results: Export annotated results to share with your coach, training partners, or social media. - Works Without an Account: Start analyzing immediately — no sign-up required. - Dark Theme: A clean, professional interface designed for the gym. WHO IT'S FOR - Competitive powerlifters preparing for meets - Strength athletes who want objective depth feedback - Coaches reviewing athlete form - Anyone learning to squat to competition depth FREE vs PRO Free: 3 analyses per week — enough to check your working sets. Pro Monthly: $9.99/month — our most popular plan for consistent training. Pro Annual: $59.99/year ($5.00/mo) — best value, save 50%. All Pro plans include unlimited analyses. METHODOLOGY SquatEye follows the IPF Technical Rules: the top surface of the legs at the hip joint must be lower than the top of the knees. The AI measures this by detecting two anatomical landmarks — the hip crease and the knee top — and comparing their vertical positions. For best results, film from the side with your full body in frame, use stable camera positioning, wear fitted clothing, and ensure good lighting. Note: SquatEye is a training tool and is not a substitute for an official competition judge. Results are AI estimates and may vary based on video angle and quality. Always train with a qualified coach for meet preparation. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS SquatEye Pro is available in two auto-renewing subscription options: - Pro Monthly: $9.99/month - Pro Annual: $59.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://squateye.com/privacy

About

Spotter

Features
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FormSpotter is your pocket spotter: a form check that runs on your iPhone. Prop the phone side-on, pick a squat, a deadlift or an ollie, and go. Every rep or attempt is counted automatically and gets a 0–100 form score and one short cue. WHAT IT CHECKS • Squat: depth (did your hips reach knee height), knee track (are your knees caving in), chest angle, and whether your hips rise before your chest. • Deadlift: back angle through the pull, hips and chest rising together, and a full lockout at the top. • Ollie (new): how low you crouch, how high your feet pop, whether you pull your knees up in the air, whether your shoulders stay over the board, and how softly you land. Best practised in one spot on grass or carpet. HOW IT WORKS FormSpotter uses Apple's Vision framework to estimate your joints in 3D from each camera frame, then measures the angles between them. Because the angles are 3D, a phone that isn't perfectly side-on still reads your knees and hips correctly — something flat 2D tracking struggles with. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Frames are analyzed on your iPhone and discarded. No video is recorded, nothing is uploaded, and there is no account. FormSpotter gives training feedback, not medical advice. Scores are estimates and can be wrong — use them alongside a qualified coach's judgment.

Screenshots

SquatEye4 screens
Spotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spotter at none against SquatEye's 2. Spotter also leads on ads (none vs shown). SquatEye's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. SquatEye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spotter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquatEye ships an update every 5 days, Spotter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SquatEye versus Spotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquatEyeSpotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFahim Bin ZahurEdwin Andermyr

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SquatEye

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$59.991 Year
None

Spotter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquatEye free?
SquatEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spotter free?
Spotter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SquatEye or Spotter have ads?
SquatEye shows ads; Spotter does not.
Which is updated more often, SquatEye or Spotter?
SquatEye ships an update every 5 days, and Spotter every 10 days. Most recently, SquatEye was updated on November 7, 2026 and Spotter on October 31, 2026.

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