Comparison

Leg Scroll vs Squat Cat

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

Head to head
About

Leg Scroll

Features
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LegScroll is a fitness app that automatically detects and counts your squats. Inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese art, it turns daily training into an epic journey. ā–  Auto-Count Hold your iPhone or keep it in your pocket while you squat. The accelerometer detects your movement and counts accurately. Adjust sensitivity across 5 levels, and the learning feature adapts to your personal rhythm. ā–  Slash Effects Every squat triggers a dramatic slash effect. Perfect form earns a golden "Divine!" animation. Training has never been this exciting. ā–  Nobunaga's Dream Conquer all 84 ancient Japanese provinces with your cumulative squats. Starting from Owari, embark on an epic journey toward national unification. Each conquered province appears on the map with its historical description. ā–  Beautiful Charts View your squat history in 4 time scales: day, week, month, and year. Forecast bars show your pace for the current week and month. A 365-day heatmap reveals your training patterns at a glance. ā–  Build Your Streak Set a daily goal and watch your progress ring fill up. Bonus squats shine in gold. Your consecutive achievement streak is tracked with flame effects that grow with your momentum. ā–  Japanese-Inspired Design Washi paper textures, gold leaf accents, and traditional Mincho typography. This is a fitness app unlike any other, inspired by the beauty of Japanese tradition. ā–  Privacy First All data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers. ā–  Key Features • Automatic squat detection & counting • Slash effects & sound • Daily goal progress ring • Nobunaga's Dream (province conquest mode) • Daily/weekly/monthly/yearly charts with forecasts • 365-day heatmap • Achievement streak tracking • 5-level sensitivity adjustment • Adaptive learning for personal optimization

About

Squat Cat

Features
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Squat Cat makes a few squats feel like hanging out with a friend. A soft plush cat stands next to you, squats at your pace, and counts each rep out loud in Japanese — ichi, ni, san! It cheers you on, tells you when you're halfway, and celebrates when you finish. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap ā€œI ate!ā€ after a meal (or any time you want a short break) 2. Pick how long to wait — you'll get a heads-up notification before it's time 3. Press Start and squat along with the cat THREE MOVES • Squats — always free • Wall sit — lean on a wall and hold; the cat counts down the last 10 seconds • Marching in place — left + right is one rep, counted to the beat • Switch moves right on the home screen YOUR SQUAT BUDDY • The cat moves with you, front and side view (tap to switch) • A real voice counts your reps and cheers in Japanese, with English captions in the speech bubble • Music locked to your squat rhythm — one squat per bar • Slow / Normal / Fast tempo, changeable mid-set • Choose a Japanese nickname the cat calls you: Senpai, Captain, Onee-chan and more MAKE IT YOURS • Reps Ɨ sets, or reps only • Reps, sets, rest time, wait time and reminder timing are all adjustable • Voice and music can each be turned off TRACK THE HABIT • Streak, best streak, active days and total squats • Daily totals and a 2-week chart PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, no tracking • Squats are free, with no ads • Wall sit and Marching come with Squat Cat Pro, a one-time purchase (no subscription) Squat Cat is a fun way to build an exercise habit. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. If you have health concerns, talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Voice: VOICEVOX:恚悓恠悂悓 (Zundamon) / Font: Zen Maru Gothic (SIL Open Font License)

Screenshots

Leg Scroll3 screens
Squat Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squat Cat at none against Leg Scroll's shown. Squat Cat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Leg Scroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squat Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leg Scroll ships an update fortnightly, Squat Cat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Leg Scroll versus Squat Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeg ScrollSquat Cat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsao YamaguchiMASAHIRO YAMAMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Leg Scroll

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Squat Cat

One-time1
  • Squat Cat Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Leg Scroll free?
Leg Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squat Cat free?
Squat Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Leg Scroll or Squat Cat have ads?
Leg Scroll shows ads; Squat Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, Leg Scroll or Squat Cat?
Leg Scroll ships an update fortnightly, and Squat Cat every 5 days. Most recently, Leg Scroll was updated on October 31, 2026 and Squat Cat on November 6, 2026.

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