Comparison

Droplet by Hydrific vs StreamingTracker

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

Head to head
About

Droplet by Hydrific

This powerful water sensor tracks your home's water usage in real-time, providing instant leak alerts and insights into where your water is going. Understand your consumption, save money, and prevent costly water damage with this easy-to-install device.

Highlights
  • Real-time water usage tracking
  • Instant leak alerts
  • Identify hidden leaks
  • Monitor individual fixture usage
  • Multi-home support
  • Simple DIY installation
  • High-precision ultrasonic sensors
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Say hello to Droplet, the powerful water monitor for your whole home. The award-winning Droplet catches leaks before they cause damage, with real-time insights and custom alerts so you can spot waste and lower your bills. PEACE OF MIND: Instant leak alerts so you’re always aware Identify hidden leaks, pipe bursts, and unusually high water usage before serious water damage occurs. REAL-TIME WATER MONITORING: Your home’s water, streaming live at over 50 times per second Track your water use live and see your past usage history in one simple interactive dashboard. FIXTURE DETECTION: See what’s using water, and when Droplet tracks individual fixtures like showers, toilets, faucets, irrigation systems, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs, and more, so you know exactly where your water goes. MULTI-HOME SUPPORT: Manage multiple homes with one app Easily switch between homes, perfect for people with vacation homes, rental units, or second residences. AWAY MODE: Keeps watching while you’re away Droplet gets more sensitive while your home is empty, so you hear about unexpected flow faster. Usage while you’re away won’t skew your normal averages. EASY DIY INSTALL: Get set up in minutes No plumber or tools necessary. Droplet attaches to your home’s main water pipe and adjusts to fit most common pipe sizes. ULTRASONIC ACCURACY: Precise data, and it’s yours Powerful ultrasonic sensors detect flow as low as 0.026 gallons per minute. Calibrate with the in-app Accuracy Tool and your readings match actual water usage to within 1–2%. Our local API streams your data to Home Assistant or any MQTT-capable system, no cloud required. To learn more or purchase a Droplet sensor, visit https://hydrificwater.com Need help, have a feature request, or a suggestion? We’re here to help! Email us at help@hydrificwater.com

About

StreamingTracker

Features
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Track which show and episode you are watching

Screenshots

Droplet by Hydrific4 screens
StreamingTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Droplet by Hydrific at 3 against StreamingTracker's 1. Droplet by Hydrific also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Droplet by Hydrific versus StreamingTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroplet by HydrificStreamingTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIXIL CorporationDonald LaNeve

In-app purchases

None

Droplet by Hydrific

No in-app purchases

None

StreamingTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Droplet by Hydrific free?
Droplet by Hydrific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreamingTracker free?
StreamingTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Droplet by Hydrific or StreamingTracker have ads?
Neither Droplet by Hydrific nor StreamingTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Droplet by Hydrific or StreamingTracker?
Droplet by Hydrific ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreamingTracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Droplet by Hydrific was updated on October 25, 2026 and StreamingTracker on October 8, 2026.

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