# Aloe Bud vs Hygiene

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aloe Bud at 85% against Hygiene's 36%. Aloe Bud also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Hygiene's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloe Bud sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hygiene sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hygiene holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloe Bud has 6.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Aloe Bud's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hygiene's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Aloe Bud ships an update every 3 months, Hygiene every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloe Bud | Hygiene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloe-bud/id1318382054/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygiene-routine-habit-tracker/id1603214902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aloebud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170681391) | [Alexandr Moscaliuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266618096) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloe Bud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloe-bud/id1318382054)

This app provides gentle reminders for daily self-care activities, helping you stay hydrated, reconnect with loved ones, and reflect on yourself. It encourages positive habits without guilt and allows you to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Encouraging push notifications, Hydration reminders, Reconnect with loved ones prompts, Self-reflection check-ins, Personal activity log, Customizable reminder schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Billed Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Billed Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Reminders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Reminders | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reminders Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate $5 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Donate $20 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Donate $50 | $50.00 | one-time |
| Donate $100 | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helpful for mental health
- 🌱 Motivating and inspiring
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔓 Non-intrusive free version
- 🕰️ Useful reminders and check-ins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is too expensive
- 🔔 Excessive pop-ups for premium
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. blank log, activities not saving)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔔 Notifications not working for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to restore previous purchases
- Progress and history data getting deleted
- Inconsistent behavior when checking in/completing activities

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for quick access
- Allow editing/deleting of completed activities
- Provide calendar view to track progress
- Ability to create custom activities and reminders
- Integrate with Apple Health app


### Hygiene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygiene-routine-habit-tracker/id1603214902)

Build and track healthy daily hygiene habits with a customizable routine list and progress tracking. Features include a journal, reminders, and Apple Health integration for seamless wellness goal achievement.

**Highlights:** Customizable routine list, Daily habit tracking, Journal feature, Reminders, Apple Health integration, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloe Bud free?

Aloe Bud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hygiene free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aloe Bud or Hygiene?

Hygiene is rated higher. Aloe Bud averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Hygiene averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Aloe Bud or Hygiene have ads?

Neither Aloe Bud nor Hygiene shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aloe Bud or Hygiene?

Aloe Bud ships an update every 3 months, and Hygiene every 2 months. Most recently, Aloe Bud was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hygiene on November 7, 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.*