# Water+ vs Hydration Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Hydration Buddy at 5.0 against Water+'s 4.7. Hydration Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Water+'s advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Hydration Buddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hydration Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water+ has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water+ | Hydration Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-plus-intake-tracker/id1671004440/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydration-buddy/id6479582096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SpaceNation Inc. CA](https://appshunter.io/developer/492209073) | [Glen Riden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700786481) |

## What reviewers say

### Water+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-plus-intake-tracker/id1671004440)

Effortlessly monitor your daily water consumption and build healthy hydration habits. Set personalized goals, log various drinks, and sync with Apple Health for comprehensive wellness tracking. Receive timely reminders to ensure you stay optimally hydrated.

**Highlights:** Personal water goals, Apple Health integration, Weather-based adjustments, Exercise and hydration tracking, Custom drink logging, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Hydration Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydration-buddy/id6479582096)

Effortlessly monitor your daily water and caffeine intake to maintain a healthy balance. This app is designed to help users establish better hydration habits and manage their caffeine consumption effectively.

**Highlights:** Track daily water intake, Monitor caffeine consumption, Set hydration reminders, Maintain healthy balance, Improve hydration habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water+ free?

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

### Is Hydration Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water+ or Hydration Buddy?

Hydration Buddy is rated higher. Water+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hydration Buddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Water+ or Hydration Buddy have ads?

Neither Water+ nor Hydration Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Water+ or Hydration Buddy?

Water+ ships an update fortnightly, and Hydration Buddy fortnightly. Most recently, Water+ was updated on September 8, 2026 and Hydration Buddy on September 30, 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.*