# HiCoffee vs Water Tracker CoffeeWatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HiCoffee at 839 against Water Tracker CoffeeWatch's 7. HiCoffee also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 3). Water Tracker CoffeeWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiCoffee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Water Tracker CoffeeWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiCoffee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiCoffee has 839 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of HiCoffee's written reviews are positive against 75% of Water Tracker CoffeeWatch's.

HiCoffee ships an update every 10 days, Water Tracker CoffeeWatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiCoffee | Water Tracker CoffeeWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hicoffee-caffeine-tracker/id1507361706/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-coffeewatch/id6748468232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **839** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [弓 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040146639) | [Shutong Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803950076) |

## What reviewers say

### HiCoffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hicoffee-caffeine-tracker/id1507361706)

Track your daily caffeine intake with this app, which offers data for many beverages and a calculator for homemade drinks. It personalizes your daily limit based on sensitivity, helping you boost productivity and improve sleep. It also analyzes heart rate and sleep data to reveal caffeine's health impact.

**Highlights:** Log daily caffeine intake, Caffeine Calculator for homemade drinks, Personalized daily caffeine limits, Analyze heart rate and sleep data, Interactive widgets and Apple Watch app, iCloud sync across devices, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Permanent Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful, helpful app
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Great app for tracking caffeine
- 👍 Unique outstanding design
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Watch app not syncing
- 🐛 Limited beverage options in free version
- 🐛 Outdated caffeine data
- 🐛 Confusing to add custom drinks

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating
- Watch app not syncing properly
- Caffeine data truncation when adding custom drinks

**Requested features**

- Add more beverage options (energy drinks, regional brands, etc.)
- Ability to track caffeine from non-beverage sources (pills, chocolate, etc.)
- More customization options for homemade coffee
- Easier way to add custom drinks
- Extend sleep time range beyond current limits


### Water Tracker CoffeeWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-coffeewatch/id6748468232)

Monitor your caffeine intake and understand its impact on your body. Visualize your 24-hour metabolism curve and receive personalized insights to optimize focus and sleep.

**Highlights:** Real-time caffeine monitoring, 24-hour metabolism curve, One-tap drink logging, Caffeine trends and history, Sleep-friendly reminders, Apple Watch integration, Widgets and Lock Screen info

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caffeine Tracker Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Coffee Watch - Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Caffeine Tracker LifetimeMembership | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiCoffee free?

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

### Is Water Tracker CoffeeWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiCoffee or Water Tracker CoffeeWatch?

HiCoffee is rated higher. HiCoffee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Water Tracker CoffeeWatch averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do HiCoffee or Water Tracker CoffeeWatch have ads?

Neither HiCoffee nor Water Tracker CoffeeWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiCoffee or Water Tracker CoffeeWatch?

HiCoffee ships an update every 10 days, and Water Tracker CoffeeWatch every 5 days. Most recently, HiCoffee was updated on October 16, 2026 and Water Tracker CoffeeWatch on October 8, 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.*