Comparison

Timed vs Water Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timed

This app helps you create and manage custom workout routines. It supports both timed and rep-based exercises, offering a distraction-free interface during workouts. Plan programs, track progress, and access a library of exercises.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout programs and plans
  • Rep-based and time-based workout support
  • Distraction-free workout interface
  • Extensive workout library (500+ exercises)
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Workout scheduling and reminders
Features
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Timed is a Workout Timer and Workout Planner app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It supports both rep-based workouts and time-based workouts. The app lets you focus on what matters to you during a workout by hiding all distractions like buttons and controls. One tap anywhere reveals the buttons. Tap again anywhere to hide them. • Workout Programs Workout Programs lets you combine multiple Workout Plans into one. You can repeat a Workout Plan as many times as you want in a program, and you can also adjust how much rest you take between each Workout Plan. • Workout Plans You can create and save workout plans where you predefine the workout duration or reps, rest duration, and sets. You can have different workouts in a workout plan. The app will display the exercise name, and the current set along with the timer. • Adjustable Workout Plan You can do an adjustable workout plan where you set workout duration and rest duration manually as you workout. • iPad Support Timed on iPad adapts to 2 column layout or 3 column layout depending on the type of workout. It has support for mouse or trackpad and also supports a few handy keyboard shortcuts. • Companion Apple Watch app (for iPhone) When working out, the workout information like timer, current set, and exercise name for a workout plan can be seen on Apple Watch along with readings like active calories, total calories, and heart rate. • Independent workouts from watchOS app Leave iPhone behind with independent workouts from Apple Watch and sync all your Workout Programs and Workout Plans from iPhone with iCloud Sync. • Workout Library Workout Library with 500+ workouts for your inspiration. Tailor your experience by filtering based on level, equipment, or muscle group for the perfect fit for your goals. Plus, you can seamlessly add these workouts to your existing saved workout plans Get ready to crush your fitness goals! Other features: • Workout Schedule • Workout Reminders • Pinned Workout Programs and Plans • Widgets • iCloud sync between all your Apple devices • Works with Apple Music (requires Apple Music subscription) • Works with Apple Health (requires Apple Watch) • Dark Mode • 5 Custom App Icons • Siri Shortcuts and Siri Suggestions If you have any questions, please contact the developer at contact@rahulrs.com Apple, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iCloud, Siri, Siri Shortcuts, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About

Water Tracker

This app helps you track your daily water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated. It calculates your body's water needs, allows custom drink tracking, and provides smart reminders to help you reach your hydration goals for improved health and well-being.

Highlights
  • Smart hydration reminders
  • Customizable drink volumes
  • Track over 40 beverage types
  • Daily, weekly, monthly history
  • Sleep and wake time settings
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Hit your daily water goal without thinking about it. Tap once to log a glass, or scan a bottle's barcode and Water Now fills in the size and drink type for you. Gentle reminders, Apple Watch and widgets keep you on track. LOG IN ONE TAP • Tap your cup to log water, coffee, milk or green tea • Log a drink straight from a reminder, without opening the app • Watch the progress ring fill toward your personal daily goal • Edit or delete any drink in History SCAN ANY BOTTLE • Point your camera at a bottle or can, and Water Now fills in the product, drink type and size • Uses the free Open Food Facts database; drinks you have scanned before also work offline • Free for everyone, with no daily limit REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY • A daily reminder routine that stays quiet between your sleep and wake times • Today Planner: reshuffle just today's reminders without changing your routine APPLE WATCH AND WIDGETS • Log drinks from your wrist and see your goal ring, synced with your iPhone • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your progress, with an Add Drink button for quick logging HISTORY • Today's total, entries and insights • 7-day and 30-day trends with Pro CALORIES, KEPT SEPARATE • Log food by name or barcode, or snap your meal for a calorie estimate; calories, protein, carbs and fat fill in automatically • Food never counts toward your water goal APPLE HEALTH Optionally save water, caffeine and nutrition to the Health app. You stay in control in Settings > Health > Data Access. ALSO INCLUDED • Amounts in ml or fl oz • Alternate app icons in several colors WATER NOW PRO Unlock 40+ more drinks (juices, teas, coffees, sodas and more), your own custom drinks and cups, extra reminders, 7- and 30-day history and the app badge that shows how much is left today. Choose Monthly ($2.99, with a 3-day free trial) or Yearly ($14.99). Prices may vary by country and are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://waternow.me/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://waternow.me/privacy-policy.html Questions or feedback: contact.appsnow@gmail.com

Screenshots

Timed4 screens
Water Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timed at 100% against Water Tracker's 45%. Timed also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Water Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Water Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timed holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Tracker has 89 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timed's written reviews are positive against 45% of Water Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timed ships an update every 4 months, Water Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timed versus Water Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimedWater Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.9 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings589 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRahul SharmaShabab H Siddique

Customer experience

Timed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Water Tracker

All ratings89 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%

Bugs and requests

Timed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Water Tracker

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App repeatedly asks for Apple login
  • Lifetime purchase not recognized, requires constant restore
  • Water addition button placement causes accidental additions
  • Inaccurate calculations for water intake
  • Difficulty switching between fluid types
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  • Settings gear wheel is unresponsive
  • App crashes when accessing settings or history
  • Cannot edit existing entries
  • App does not track intake after reminders
  • Unable to add drinks other than water
  • Cannot change unit from milliliters to ounces
  • Task bar reminders are intrusive and difficult to dismiss

Requested features

8 requests
  • Develop a Chinese language page
  • Move water addition button
  • Allow editing of entries
  • Stop frequent rating/feedback requests
  • Fix new drinks feature
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  • Allow changing settings from milliliters to ounces
  • Add a reset function for the app and quantities
  • Fix task bar reminder behavior

In-app purchases

None

Timed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Water Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Water Now 1 month With Trial3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Water Now 1 Year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Water Now Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Timed free?
Timed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Water Tracker free?
Water Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timed or Water Tracker?
Timed is rated higher. Timed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Water Tracker averages 3.9 from 89 ratings.
Do Timed or Water Tracker have ads?
Neither Timed nor Water Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timed or Water Tracker?
Timed ships an update every 4 months, and Water Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Timed was updated on October 29, 2026 and Water Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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