# Uru - Hydration Tracker

> Simple, privacy-focused hydration tracker with visual progress and customizable goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard L Zarth III.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uru-hydration-tracker/id6757283737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard L Zarth III](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508251403)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uru-hydration-tracker/id6757283737/reviews.md

## What is Uru?

STAY HYDRATED

Uru is a simple hydration tracker that helps you track your daily, weekly, and all-time water intake with a minimal and easy-to-use interface.

- Watch the background gradient and hydration ring fill throughout the day as you reach your hydration goals!

- Automatic iCloud sync

- A simple UI updated for Liquid Glass

- Quick hydration tracking with customizable goals and stats at a glance

- Choose between customary (fluid ounces) or metric (milliliters) units

- Privacy-focused with no tracking of any kind; your data is **your** data

- No subscription needed: all data is stored locally or (coming soon) automatically synced with CloudKit

- Optionally consider leaving a tip (as an in-app purchase) if you would like

PERFECT FOR:

- People who forget to drink water (so...everyone?)

- Health enthusiasts tracking their daily intake

- Anyone who appreciates a well-designed app

- Folks who need that little dopamine hit of seeing progress bars fill up

- Metric and imperial unit converts living in harmony

WHAT YOU WON'T FIND:

- Nagging notifications (optional in future updates, maybe)

- Complicated features you'll never use

- Seven different subscription tiers (instead: NO subscriptions)

- Ads for other apps

- A cartoon water drop character with googly eyes (tempting, but no)

***

Remember: your body is approximately 60% water. Uru helps you keep it that way, not turn into a raisin.

Download Uru today and join the (well-hydrated) club.

## Key features

- Visual hydration ring and background gradient
- Customizable daily goals and stats
- Metric and imperial unit support
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
- Local data storage
- Optional in-app purchase tip

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uru-hydration-tracker/id6757283737/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love this!

*2026-01-11*

I don’t usually stick with tracking apps, but this one actually nailed it. The UI is simple, clean, and fast. No setup headache, no clutter, no friction. I can log water in literally a second, which is why it worked for me.

Since it launched, I’ve used it every single day. That’s not something I can say about most apps. It quietly fits into my routine instead of demanding attention, and that’s exactly what a habit app should do.

If you want something that’s easy, intuitive, and actually sticks, this is it.

## Frequently asked questions about Uru

### What is Uru?

Uru is a simple hydration tracker designed to help you monitor your daily, weekly, and all-time water intake. It features a minimal interface with a visual hydration ring and background gradient that fills as you reach your goals.

### How does Uru track hydration?

Uru allows for quick hydration tracking with customizable goals. You can see your stats at a glance and watch the background gradient and hydration ring fill up throughout the day as you consume water.

### Does Uru have ads?

No, Uru is ad-free. The app explicitly states that it does not contain ads for other applications, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I use Uru with different units?

Yes, Uru supports both customary units (fluid ounces) and metric units (milliliters), allowing users worldwide to track their hydration accurately.

### Is my data private with Uru?

Uru is privacy-focused and does not track any user data. All your hydration information is stored locally, ensuring your data remains yours.

### Does Uru require a subscription?

No, Uru does not require any subscriptions. All features are available for free, with an option to leave a tip through an in-app purchase if desired.

### What devices does Uru support?

Uru is available for iPhone and iPad, with a user interface updated for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass.

### How often is Uru updated?

Uru was last updated on January 8, 2026, with version 1.0.1. The release date was also January 8, 2026, indicating recent development and support.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-23

New in Uru 1.1.0:
- Added iCloud sync with CloudKit so your hydration entries can stay in sync across your devices.
- Includes maintenance updates and compatibility improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-08

- Fix "Leave a Review" link

### 1.0.0 — 2026-01-08

No release notes.

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## More apps by Richard L Zarth III

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All apps by Richard L Zarth III: https://appshunter.io/developer/1508251403

## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*