HandySpring vs Liven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HandySpring
This app works with a smart water bottle to remind you to drink water. It helps you stay hydrated throughout the day by tracking your intake and sending timely notifications.
- Drink water reminders
- Hydration tracking
- Smart bottle pairing
- Daily intake monitoring
- Personalized hydration goals
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paired with HandySpring water bottle with drink water reminder to keep you hydrated
Liven
Cultivate a healthier lifestyle and prioritize mental well-being by creating meaningful routines, tracking daily habits, and reflecting on your growth through guided journaling. Engage in self-improvement challenges to stay motivated on your journey to a better self.
- Track daily habits
- Personalized or custom routines
- Guided journaling
- Self-improvement challenges
- Unlimited habit tracking (Premium)
- Full access to guided journals (Premium)
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Welcome to Liven: Your Path to a Better Self Rediscover balance in your life with Liven. This app is your companion for cultivating a healthier lifestyle and prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being. Liven is designed to help you create meaningful routines, reflect on your growth, and stay mindful of what truly matters. FEATURES ◉ Track your daily habits effortlessly ◉ Get a personalized routine or create your own ◉ Reflect on your journey with guided journaling ◉ Stay motivated with self-improvement challenges GO PREMIUM Take your habits and journaling to the next level with Liven Premium: ◉ Unlimited habit tracking to stay on top of your goals ◉ Full access to guided journals ◉ Customizable routines and engaging challenges to keep you motivated Pricing Enjoy full access with our Premium Subscription: - 1-year subscription: $59.99 Or equivalent to the App Store’s localized pricing. Terms & Conditions - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Renewal charges are processed within 24 hours of the subscription’s end. - Manage your subscription or disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings. - Unused portions of free trials (if applicable) are forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy https://pinevalley.us/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandySpring at none against Liven's 3. Liven's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Liven sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. HandySpring asks for nothing beyond the download.
HandySpring ships an update every 3 months, Liven every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HandySpring | Liven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (199 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 199 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New York Standard Watch Company, LLC | 7Logic LLC |
Customer experience
HandySpring
Liven
In-app purchases
HandySpring
No in-app purchases
Liven
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Quarterly$29.993 Months
- Yearly + 7-day Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
