Hydro Buddy vs Waterlama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hydro Buddy
This app offers a straightforward way to monitor your daily water intake directly from your Apple Watch or iPhone. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting sensitive health data, ensuring your information stays secure and under your control.
- Water intake tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- iPhone app
- Privacy-focused
- No health data collection
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Hydro Buddy is your premier water tracking companion. Experience a no-frills method to keep track of your water intake natively on your Apple Watch, in a beautiful package that also respects your privacy. We don't collect your health metrics, so you can rest assured that your sensitive data remains within your control.
Waterlama
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Drink more water, feel better every day. Water Reminder makes hydration simple. Log a glass in a single tap, watch your daily progress fill up, and build a streak you'll want to keep going. LOG IN SECONDS • One-tap quick add for your usual amounts • Custom amounts with a simple slider • See every entry from today and delete mistakes instantly SEE YOUR PROGRESS • A beautiful progress ring shows how close you are to your daily goal • Daily streak counter to keep you motivated • 7-day average and trend charts at a glance SMART REMINDERS • Gentle reminders throughout the day at the interval you choose • Quiet Hours keep notifications off at night so you're never woken up • Set your own active window to match your schedule APPLE WATCH • Log water right from your wrist • Check your progress, streak, and daily total without your phone • Entries sync automatically between iPhone and Apple Watch WATER REMINDER PRO Unlock the full experience with Pro: • Advanced monthly and yearly stats • Custom drinks with hydration factors • App themes and icons • Unlimited history • Smart, context-aware reminders • Sync across all your devices Pro is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Start building a healthier habit today. Your body will thank you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Waterlama at Free against Hydro Buddy's $0.99. Waterlama also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). Hydro Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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
Waterlama is free to download; Hydro Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Waterlama sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hydro Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hydro Buddy | Waterlama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kronovi Corporation | Dong Nguyen Van |
In-app purchases
Hydro Buddy
No in-app purchases
Waterlama
- Pro Weekly$1.49
- Pro Monthly$2.99
- Pro Yearly$14.99
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- Pro Lifetime$29.99
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