# X Progress vs WaterDropTap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaterDropTap at none against X Progress's 10. WaterDropTap also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). X Progress's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Progress sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. WaterDropTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, WaterDropTap every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Progress | WaterDropTap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **87** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [鹏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198461085) | [瑞 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848486166) |

## What reviewers say

### X Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804)

Track progress for any event, from daily to custom intervals. Set reminders, add notes, and utilize auto-repeat. View progress on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Apple Watch with customizable themes and widgets. Share progress with friends using Zen Mode and SharePlay.

**Highlights:** Customizable event tracking (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, Zen Mode with SharePlay integration, Multiple designer themes, iCloud syncing across devices, iPad optimized with Split View

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Progress Unlimited Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Turtle Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| WuFan Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snail Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Time Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| NUONUO Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby Likes Bone Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| X Progress Unlimited Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### WaterDropTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterdroptap/id6754873017)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Progress free?

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

### Is WaterDropTap free?

WaterDropTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do X Progress or WaterDropTap have ads?

WaterDropTap shows ads; X Progress does not.

### Which is updated more often, X Progress or WaterDropTap?

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, and WaterDropTap every 6 weeks. Most recently, X Progress was updated on October 16, 2026 and WaterDropTap on October 3, 2026.

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