Water Log vs Portion Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Water Log
This app helps users maintain adequate hydration by providing timely reminders and tracking daily fluid intake. It offers science-based recommendations and motivational progress graphs to encourage consistent water consumption for various health benefits.
- Science-based recommendations
- Timely reminders
- Progress tracking graphs
- Simple interface
- Detoxification support
- Weight management aid
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Water Log turns "I should drink more water" into a habit you can actually see. Set a daily goal, log each drink with a tap, and watch the day fill up. Reminders arrive on a schedule you choose, so a busy afternoon doesn't quietly become a day without water. Made for anyone who wants to drink more consistently — at a desk, at the gym, or through a hot summer. Key features: - A daily goal you set yourself, in milliliters or fluid ounces - One tap to log a drink, and a quick way to remove one you added by mistake - Reminders at the interval you pick, within the hours that suit you - Charts showing your progress day by day and week by week - Syncs your water intake with Apple Health Why it works: - Seeing your progress is what keeps a habit going - Small, regular prompts beat relying on willpower - Simple enough to use every single day SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Become a Pro and enjoy: • 16 extra drinks • Access to extended stats • Ability to edit drinks from past days Our subscription options are: • Monthly • Annual Pricing is shown in the app and on this App Store page in your local currency. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://kmityakov.github.io/apps/waterlog/privacy Terms of Use: https://kmityakov.github.io/apps/waterlog/tos If you have any questions or suggestions write to us at green.gastronome@gmail.com, we are always happy to help you!
Portion Control
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Portion Control is an app for logging food portions and body weight without calorie counting. The app uses food measurements in grams and displays numeric values calculated from past food logs and body-weight entries for self-observation. What you can do with Portion Control: • Log meals in grams using a simple interface • Record body weight and view changes over time • Review daily food history and portion totals • View calculated daily portion values • Explore statistics and charts • Use optional reminders • Read educational content and examples Portion Control is designed for mindful self-tracking and does not provide medical advice or recommendations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Portion Control at none against Water Log's 2. Portion Control also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Water Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Portion Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Water Log ships an update every 5 days, Portion Control every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Water Log | Portion Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (156 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 156 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kirill Mitiakov | DMYTRO TURSKYI |
In-app purchases
Water Log
- Water Log Pro$4.991 Month
- Water Log Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Portion Control
No in-app purchases
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