Comparison

SquatFirst vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

SquatFirst

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring physical exercise to unlock your phone. Perform squats, jumping jacks, lunges, or push-ups to earn minutes of screen access. It's designed to turn moments of temptation into opportunities for movement and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Real-time rep counting via iPhone camera
  • Customizable reps per minute earned
  • Daily free screen time allowance
  • Supports squats, jumping jacks, lunges, push-ups
  • App blocking integrated with Screen Time
  • Workout streaks and stats tracking
  • Private by design, no data uploaded
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STOP DOOMSCROLLING. START TRAINING. SquatFirst is a screen time app and app blocker built for women who would rather earn a stronger body than lose another hour to Instagram. It locks your most distracting apps behind one simple rule: move your body to unlock your phone. Every rep earns screen time, counted live by your iPhone's camera. No timers, no willpower, no guilt spirals. Just squats, jumping jacks, lunges, or push-ups. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want to block: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, or whatever pulls you in. 2. Choose your daily free allowance and how many minutes each rep earns. Gentle nudge or tough challenge, SquatFirst adapts to your goals. 3. Open a blocked app and SquatFirst's shield appears instead. 4. Prop your phone against something sturdy and start moving. Every completed rep adds minutes to your balance. Your earned minutes never expire. Bank them after a Sunday workout, spend them on a Tuesday scroll. Need extra time? Claim a free 30-minute Emergency Grant once per day. Your allowance and grant reset every morning at 4 a.m. WHY IT WORKS Willpower fades. Friction works. SquatFirst turns the moment of temptation, that reflexive boredom tap, into a moment of movement. By adding just enough friction, it makes the healthier choice the easier one. FEATURES • Real rep counting, on device. Live camera pose detection powered by Apple's Vision framework. Nothing is uploaded, nothing leaves your phone. • Flexible difficulty. Earn 1, 2, or 3 minutes of screen time per rep and find the balance that works for you. • Daily free allowance. Give yourself a set amount of free screen time before earned minutes take over. • Four exercises, one currency. Squats, jumping jacks, forward lunges, and push-ups. Choose whatever your knees, your back, and your living room can handle that day. • App blocking built on Apple's Screen Time system. Lock individual apps or entire categories. You choose what stays blocked. • Streaks, weekly stats, and personal records. Count your reps, track your workouts, and watch your streak grow. • Sign in with Apple. No email, no password, nothing extra to manage. • Private by design. No servers, no analytics, no ad networks. Your balance syncs privately across your Apple devices through iCloud. • Built for iPhone. Designed entirely in SwiftUI for a fast, smooth, native experience. WHO IT'S FOR • Women building healthier screen time habits through daily movement. • Anyone stuck in the doomscroll, guilt, doomscroll cycle. • People who want a real digital detox instead of another timer that gets swiped away in seconds. • Students, professionals, remote workers, and creators who want to stay focused. • Anyone who wants fitness to become part of their routine, not another task on their to-do list. WHAT IT ISN'T Not another timer. Not a punishment app. Not a coach yelling at you. SquatFirst never guilt-trips you, never nags you, and never sells your data. The deal is simple: your body unlocks your phone. Download SquatFirst today. Trade your scroll for your squat. Earn every minute. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://fitnesslab-app.github.io/legal/privacy-policy

About

Flow

Features
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FlowSync is your intelligent period and cycle tracking companion. With a beautiful, intuitive calendar interface, FlowSync helps you understand your body's natural rhythms. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Calendar — Visual cycle tracking with color-coded days for period, fertile window, and ovulation • Period Predictions — AI-powered cycle predictions based on your history • Symptom Tracking — Log mood, energy, cramps, and other symptoms daily • Today View — At-a-glance dashboard showing cycle day, phase, and upcoming events • Cycle Insights — Understand your patterns with detailed cycle analysis • Beautiful Design — Clean, modern interface that's a joy to use FlowSync is designed for informational and general wellness purposes only. It is not intended to be used for contraception, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Screenshots

SquatFirst4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flow at none against SquatFirst's 1. Flow also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). SquatFirst's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. SquatFirst sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquatFirst ships an update weekly, Flow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SquatFirst versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquatFirstFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFederico Balzi拥军 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquatFirst

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
None

Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquatFirst free?
SquatFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SquatFirst or Flow have ads?
Neither SquatFirst nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquatFirst or Flow?
SquatFirst ships an update weekly, and Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, SquatFirst was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flow on October 31, 2026.

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