Comparison

Just Run vs HydroPulse Hydration Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Just Run

This app guides you from a beginner runner to completing a 5K in 9 weeks with a structured workout plan. It also offers a 6-week plan to progress from 5K to 10K. Enjoy ad-free workouts with customizable trainer voices and background operation.

Highlights
  • Zero to 5K training plan
  • 5K to 10K training plan
  • Customizable trainer voices
  • Background operation
  • Music/podcast integration
  • No ads
Features
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Just Run is a simple workout app to help you get running. I made this app to get myself off the couch and start running to get to 5K. Stick to the workout plan, and you'll be able to run 5K in 9 weeks. It really does work! If you're already able to run 5K, Just Run also has a 6-week plan to help you get up to 10K! WORKOUT PLANS: - Zero to 5K: Gets you from absolute zero running experience to 5K in just 9 weeks, with three 30-minute workouts per week - 5K to 10K: If you can already run 5K, or have finished Zero to 5K, this plan gets you to 10K in only 6 weeks FEATURES: - Target dates for each workout, calculated based on your progress, and optimal exercise days - Choose from multiple trainer voices, which tell you exactly when to run and walk - No ads! Ads are no fun, so Just Run has no ads! - Works with music, audiobook and podcast apps - Just Run will briefly lower the volume of the other app when prompting you to run and walk, so you'll never miss a prompt - Runs in the background. Turn off your screen, or switch to another app, and you'll still hear the run and walk prompts - Upgrade to Premium to get more trainer voices, multiple theme options, and to support continued development of Just Run I'd love to hear how you're getting on with Just Run. You can email me at run@jupli.com.

About

HydroPulse Hydration Tracker

Features
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HydroPulse is the smart hydration and water tracker built exclusively for iPhone. Effortlessly build a lasting water habit with fluid liquid animations, Lock Screen Live Activities, and seamless Dynamic Island updates. KEY FEATURES: FLUID LIQUID PROGRESS WAVE Watch your water level rise in real time with an animated physics-based wave. Easily see your current intake, percentage completed, and remaining milliliters to reach your daily goal. DYNAMIC ISLAND & LOCK SCREEN LIVE ACTIVITIES Stay on track without even opening the app. View your live hydration progress right on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen throughout the day. 1-TAP FAST LOGGING & MULTI-TIER UNDO Quickly log cups, glasses, bottles, or custom amounts with tactile haptic feedback. Made a mistake? Undo instantly with our floating toast or delete any past entry from today's history. 15 BEVERAGE TYPES WITH REAL HYDRATION INDEX (BHI) Not all drinks hydrate equally. HydroPulse accounts for biological absorption factors: • Pure Water (100% hydration) • Milk & Coconut Water (high electrolyte retention) • Herbal Teas & Infusions • Coffee & Traditional Mate • Sports Drinks & Protein Shakes • Soups & Broths • Beer & Wine (adjusted for diuretic impact) BIOMETRIC DAILY GOAL (WHO / EFSA) Set a custom goal or let HydroPulse calculate your ideal intake based on your body weight, workout minutes, and hot weather. WEEKLY CHARTS & HABIT STATS Track your progress with SwiftUI charts, inspect your daily averages, and view your beverage distribution. STREAK TRACKING & FREEZE PROTECTION Build consistency day after day, keep your streaks alive, and protect them automatically. APPLE HEALTHKIT SYNC Automatically writes dietary water samples to Apple Health in real time. 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE Your biometric and health data stays on your device. No forced user accounts or remote server profiling. Download HydroPulse today and revitalize your body with every drop!

Screenshots

Just Run4 screens
HydroPulse Hydration Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Just Run at none against HydroPulse Hydration Tracker's shown. HydroPulse Hydration Tracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Just Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HydroPulse Hydration Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Run ships an update every 3 weeks, HydroPulse Hydration Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Just Run versus HydroPulse Hydration Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust RunHydroPulse Hydration Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperJupliSVM Development SpA

Bugs and requests

Just Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress not always saved correctly
  • Occasional app freezing/crashing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Integration with fitness trackers/smartwatches
  • More customization options (e.g. voice selection)

HydroPulse Hydration Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Just Run

One-time2
  • Premium$3.99
  • Premium + Tip$5.49
1 purchases

HydroPulse Hydration Tracker

One-time1
  • HydroPulse Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Just Run free?
Just Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroPulse Hydration Tracker free?
HydroPulse Hydration Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Run or HydroPulse Hydration Tracker have ads?
HydroPulse Hydration Tracker shows ads; Just Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Run or HydroPulse Hydration Tracker?
Just Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and HydroPulse Hydration Tracker weekly. Most recently, Just Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and HydroPulse Hydration Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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