# Water Tracker - Drink Reminder — user reviews > 553 indexed App Store user reviews of Water Tracker by Shenzhen Xinchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., rated 4.70/5 from 3,604 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-drink-reminder/id1404193468/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-drink-reminder/id1404193468.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,084 · 4★ 277 · 3★ 99 · 2★ 54 · 1★ 90 ## What do users think of Water Tracker? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💧 Helpful for staying hydrated - 📊 Tracks various drink types - 🔒 Customizable settings - 🎨 Cute animal avatars - 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs with recent updates - 🔍 Limited free version - 🕰️ Difficulty editing past entries - 🔄 Inconsistent syncing across devices - 💸 Premium features behind paywall **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch after update - Incorrect caffeine/alcohol tracking - Custom cups not showing on Apple Watch - Duplicate entries when changing dates - Widgets not working as expected **Most requested features** - Add hot chocolate/cocoa drink type - Improve Apple Watch integration - Allow adjusting daily water goal - Provide more customization options - Enhance notification/reminder system ## Newest reviews (10 of 553) ### 2/5 — 会员太贵了 *2026-08-13, version 5.8.2* 几乎所有功能需要会员，会员特别贵 ### 4/5 — So easy to use *2026-07-27, version 5.8.1* Makes keeping a healthy habit so easy to do. ### 2/5 — Purchased *2026-07-26, version 5.8.1* I subscribed to the yearly rate and am still unable to get the subscription features it is supposed to offer. ### 4/5 — New update & the subscription *2026-07-13, version 5.7.4* I used to love the application a lot since 2023, but most of the drinks now are closed because of the subscription, I hated it a lot, unfortunately, and the subscription is not cheap🥲🥲🥲🥲 ### 4/5 — Good app - review reminders are annoying *2026-06-17, version 5.7.3* Use the app every day. It does the job well and I have no complaints except the review reminder won’t stop, so here I am. ### 5/5 — So Useful *2026-05-21, version 5.6.1* So simple to use. So helpful to tracking water consumption. Written in such a thought out way that you can have as much or as little feedback as you require. Best tracking app I’ve ever used! ### 2/5 — Все было хорошо *2026-05-18* Изначально такое хорошее приложение, где большое разнообразие напитков. Но потом разработчики решили, что все привычное станет платным и закрыли доступ. А платить в нашем мире как?? Разом убили привычное и заставили искать новое. ### 1/5 — 使えてたのに *2026-04-23* 今まで無課金でも飲み物の種類が色々選べてたのに、急に有料になってました。 もう使わないかな〜… ### 1/5 — Very sneaky *2026-04-22, version 5.4.2* Taking away features and locking them behind a paywall is a bad look. I can’t even input drinks from previous days anymore? Will be looking at other apps that will track what is behind a paywall for less. ### 5/5 — Tracking *2026-04-22* The app was fairly decent until the change occurred. Now you are unable to change the time in which you finished certain amounts of water. This change makes it inaccurate for pinning down the exact time you drank fluids. It was a small change but very important and now you can only get it if you pay. I will not be paying for that. **Developer response:** Hello. You can modify the time of a record, but changing the date is a paid feature. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Another Bogus Charge *2026-07-26, version 5.8.1* The pro app on my phone locked and told me I have to pay again for the pro version. Silly me. I tried again to get the pro version and it charged me, but still wouldn't let me in. This is the second time I've had similar issues. Nice app ... when not ripping us off. ### 1/5 — What happened? *2026-07-26, version 5.8.1* This morning the app was working fine, then this afternoon I logged in and caffeine tracking and other features are unlocked unless I upgrade to Pro with a lifetime subscription. Then I get a message saying there is no in-app purchase info. Now I can’t use the app except for basic water tracking and I think my card has been charged multiple times but I have a free trial. A mess. I’ve used the app for years but now I might have to switch. I want my money back! ### 1/5 — Greed strikes again *2026-07-26, version 5.8.1* Free features (a specific one I used was custom drinks) are now locked behind a pay wall. Deleted & won’t be using again. ### 1/5 — Scammers *2026-07-26, version 5.8.1* I purchased a lifetime subscription years ago and it suddenly stopped working now everything is locked again. I literally PAID FOR THIS. Just use Chronometer or MyFitnessPal at this point. ### 1/5 — Update locked 80% of the selections *2026-07-25, version 5.8.1* Once upon a time 80% of the sections were free to use. Things like soda and mundane things like herbal tea is now locked behind a paywall. You could also type in your own reminders; again behind a paywall. Capitalism strikes again. If I could give it zero stars I would. ### 1/5 — Update broke app *2026-05-12, version 5.6.0* None of my customized drinks appear. Latest update broke the app. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-05-09* I’ve used this app for years and the sudden paywall on features I’ve used daily is upsetting. I think adding brand new paid features as an option would have been fair but blocking previously free features makes me not want to use the app anymore. ### 1/5 — Update = DOWNGRADE *2026-05-01, version 5.5.0* Check the dates of the reviews. That will tell you when this app started going downhill. UPDATE: The greed continues! Now any liquid other than water requires payment. Any positive stars for this app are from when it had functionality that wasn’t blocked by a pay wall. What an unethical bait and switch. –– Seriously?! How greedy! You can’t take features away with an upgrade, hide them behind a paywall and think your users will be happy about it. I use this app daily, for almost a year, to motivate me to hydrate— not because it’s “fun” but to help me from getting kidney stones. Every now and then I need to go back and add an entry for water missed the day before. NOW, I need to pay for that?! Looks like I may be downgrading to the previous version or use another free app. C’mon guys, this isn’t a good look for you ### 1/5 — No longer worthwhile *2026-04-27, version 5.4.3* This was a great app for years, but the latest updates have made everything locked behind a pay wall. Greedy developers have pushed this app into the useless category. Download something better! ### 1/5 — WHAT IS UP W THE NEW UPDATE??? VERY GREEDY PEOPLE *2026-04-26, version 5.4.3* I was enjoying this app, putting all the water ANDDDD other recording drink options, and also, putting water records for the days that I missed. The app was perfect before, UNTIL THEY DECIDED TWO LOCK THOSE FEATURES THAT MADE ME KEEP THIS APP IN THE FIRST PLACE!! Uninstalled :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Drink more water *2026-07-31, version 5.8.1* Easy way to track water intake during a busy day ### 5/5 — Life-changer *2026-07-28* it took a nice little app like this to really get me on track drinking water because I kept forgetting until the end of the day. The graphics are pleasant, there are many drink types to choose from and you can track caffeine alcohol, etc. if you want you, I don’t - you can set your drink amounts in ounces or ml. For instance that a cup of water for me is 4 ounces and one gulp equals 1 ounce so I know how much I’m drinking and can easily record it. I feel a lot better and internally it helps a lot of things work better. Update: several weeks later I purchased the lifetime subscription for under $20. so worth it! now I get entertained by a variety of little critters fill up with water and when I reach my quota, they pop into full color, just adorable (but can be turned off by using the lite version). It still totally helps me track with my hydration which makes such a difference flushing my system (avoiding infection) keeping me more supple and oh my skin!! ### 5/5 — Had an error… *2026-07-27, version 5.8.1* It fixed itself. Love it again. ### 5/5 — Easy to log information *2026-07-22, version 5.8.1* It’s making life easier. ### 5/5 — Great reminder *2026-07-11, version 5.7.4* I’m drinking more water and feeling better. I’ve lost that sluggish feeling in the morning. This app is working beautifully for me. ### 5/5 — Nice app *2026-07-05, version 5.7.4* Easy to use, really cool ### 5/5 — A vital health app *2026-07-01, version 5.7.4* I have been using this app daily for a few years now. Due to a health condition I must maintain a high level of water intake and this app is a vital part of my daily routine. Easy to use, accurate and with built in reminders I can easily monitor my fluid intake! Thank you 😉 ### 5/5 — Great Tool *2026-06-24* First off, I don’t do subscriptions for apps, so I LOVE that there’s a one-time purchase option to unlock all the features I need. This has been a really helpful tool. I have POTS, and it’s so helpful to be able to add custom drinks and cups and add records just by tapping the widget once. The character on the widget is also surprisingly motivating to me. The moment it goes from an outline to the full character illustration is oddly powerful. I guess I’m a simple creature. A simple, hydrated creature. I have one suggestion. It would be great to have an option to only get notifications if I need to drink water. The encouragement is helpful for some people, even me some days, but I can get overwhelmed by notifications at times. Sometimes I only want a notif if I need a reminder to hydrate. **Developer response:** Thank you for your support! You can use the Timing reminder mode by going to Settings → Reminders → Mode -> Timing. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-06-05, version 5.7.1* Love the app there are times. I plan to drink water and get side tracked. The app is persistent to making sure you drink your water and that's what I need! ### 5/5 — То, что нужно *2026-05-31* Одновременно скачал несколько самых популярных приложений для отслеживания воды. Длительное время использовал их одновременно. И пришел к выводу, что это лучшее. Дизайн настраивается гибко - хотите красочно, хотите минималистично. Лишних, загромождающих функций нет. Частые обновления, которые добавляют полезные фишки и устраняют ошибки. Поэтому было принято решение удалить остальные приложения, а для этого оплатить подписку, так как труд команды, создающей полезное для здоровья приложение должен быть вознагражден и простимулирован к дальнейшим улучшениям **Developer response:** Мы искренне сожалеем о неудобствах, вызванных обновлённым дизайном. Мы будем улучшать наш продукт, опираясь на отзывы пользователей. Пожалуйста, ожидайте дальнейших обновлений. --- *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 2026-09-03.*