# Water Reminder vs Simple Hydration Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Water Reminder at none against Simple Hydration Tracker's shown. Water Reminder also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). Simple Hydration Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Reminder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple Hydration Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Hydration Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Reminder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Water Reminder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Hydration Tracker's.

Water Reminder ships an update every 5 days, Simple Hydration Tracker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Reminder | Simple Hydration Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-reminder-p-app/id1090749982/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hydration-tracker/id6447656377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ganotis Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/939480375) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-reminder-p-app/id1090749982)

This app helps you stay hydrated by reminding you to drink water based on your body's signals, rather than just tracking intake. It offers customizable notifications and integrates with Apple Health, providing a simple way to build healthy habits and monitor your well-being.

**Highlights:** Drink water reminders based on body signals, Apple Watch and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable notifications, Apple Health integration, Hydration calendar (pee count), Data export and social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Streak Lie: 7–29 Days | $0.49 | one-time |
| One Month Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| Streak Lie: 30–59 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Streak Lie: 60–89 Days | $8.99 | one-time |
| Six Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Twelve Month Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |
| Streak Lie: 90+ Days | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking hydration
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Novel approach to hydration tracking
- 🤗 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing data
- 🕰️ Inaccurate tracking during sleep
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing between devices
- 🤔 Lacks advanced features (e.g. volume tracking)

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app not working after update
- Pee data disappearing after update
- Inconsistent time tracking between app and widget

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track urine color and volume
- Pause tracking during sleep
- Customizable hydration targets
- Export data to other health apps


### Simple Hydration Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hydration-tracker/id6447656377)

Easily log your daily water intake by selecting beverages, amounts, and times. Review your hydration habits with weekly and monthly charts. Add past entries and customize drink options for a stress-free experience.

**Highlights:** Easy drink logging, Add past entries, Weekly/monthly analysis charts, Customizable drink list, No login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Reminder free?

Water Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Hydration Tracker free?

Simple Hydration Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Water Reminder or Simple Hydration Tracker?

Simple Hydration Tracker is rated higher. Water Reminder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Simple Hydration Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Water Reminder or Simple Hydration Tracker have ads?

Simple Hydration Tracker shows ads; Water Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Water Reminder or Simple Hydration Tracker?

Water Reminder ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Hydration Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Water Reminder was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Hydration Tracker on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*