# Strict Water Reminder: Hydrate — Proof-based water reminders

> Proof-based water reminders (iPhone/iPad app by Vaibhav Gupta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strict-water-reminder-hydrate/id6793407451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vaibhav Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786847839)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strict-water-reminder-hydrate/id6793407451/reviews.md

## What is Strict Water Reminder?

Most apps send a notification. You tap dismiss. Nothing changes.

Hydrate is built differently — Strict Mode requires real proof before you can move on.

You know you need to drink more water. So why don't you? Dehydration isn't a knowledge problem — it's a habit problem. The failure isn't willpower either: water apps simply make dismissal too easy. A banner appears, your thumb flicks it away, and your body is still waiting for water.

Habit science is clear: behaviour change needs friction at the point of resistance. Hydrate adds exactly that.

HOW IT WORKS • A reminder fires on your schedule — interval or custom times • In Strict Mode it takes over the screen and won't dismiss with a swipe • Show your glass, cup, or bottle to the camera — detection happens on-device • Or type a short hydration fact to prove you engaged • Your glass is logged, the next reminder is scheduled, and the habit builds

WHAT'S INSIDE • Photo-proof verification (on-device — images never leave your phone) • Strict Mode: full-screen reminders with no easy way out • Escape Lock: optionally block your chosen apps until you log a drink (Screen Time, fully self-imposed, reversible anytime) • Morning bottle-fill check-in • Daily goal with a beautiful monthly heatmap of every glass • Reminders that arrive on time — no account, no server, works offline

PRIVACY FIRST No account. No analytics. Your logs and photos stay on your device. Clear all data anytime from Settings.

PRICING Try Strict Mode free for 7 days — no payment needed. Then unlock with Hydrate Yearly ($19.99/year, auto-renews, cancel anytime) or a one-time Lifetime purchase ($49.99). Basic reminders stay free.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydrate.tranquilwaters.in/privacy-policy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hydrate Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strict Mode — Lifetime. | $49.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-14

Prices now always display in your local currency. Minor improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-27

No release notes.

## More apps by Vaibhav Gupta

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- [Gratitude Habit Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gratitude-habit-builder/id6794775770)
- [Swar Detector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swar-detector/id6795436428)

All apps by Vaibhav Gupta: https://appshunter.io/developer/1786847839

## Related topics

[hydrate](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hydrate)

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