Comparison

Self vs Hydropet

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

Head to head
About

Self

Features
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Self-Care Space is NOT about forcing positivity or fixing yourself. It’s about building trust with yourself, practicing self care at your own pace, and gently strengthening a sense of self worth through small, supportive moments. What is Lolo? Lolo is a visual guide for your inner, supportive voice β€” the part of you that stays kind, steady, and present through everyday ups and downs. In the app, Lolo appears through thoughtfully written affirmations that offer gentle guidance without judgment or pressure. You’ll receive affirmations as notifications throughout the day, so whenever you reach for your phone, you’re met with a moment of support rather than noise. Over time, these affirmations help you build a closer relationship with your inner voice β€” one that listens, encourages, and responds with care when you need it most. Affirmations for different moments of the day Affirmations in Self-Care Space are organized by tone and intention, supporting different states of mind. Morning β€” begin the day with presence and gentle clarity Day β€” supportive reminders to stay focused while being kind to yourself Evening β€” slow down and reflect without pressure Before Bedtime β€” calm your mind and let go before sleep Every affirmation is carefully selected to be supportive yet realistic, so it feels natural, grounded, and relevant to real life. A quiet daily practice Self-Care Space is designed to grow with you. What starts as affirmations becomes a steady, comforting practice of self care and healthy self talk β€” one that respects your pace and your emotions. Get yourself a Lolo. Stay connected to yourself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://magnetic-tailor-ed0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-5589464878124275b837ba879bac2d1e

About

Hydropet

Features
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Staying hydrated is one of the simplest things you can do for your health β€” Hydropet makes it the easiest, too. Most hydration apps feel like chores. Hydropet feels like a habit you actually want to keep. With a beautiful interface and one-tap logging, tracking your water intake takes less than a second and leaves you genuinely motivated to come back tomorrow. Log water instantly with a single tap. Hydropet lets you customize your favorite cup sizes so there's no math, no friction β€” just fast, satisfying logging every time you take a sip. Your daily progress ring fills as you go, making every glass feel like a small win. Smart reminders do the heavy lifting. Hydropet sends hydration nudges when you actually need them, adapting to your schedule so they never feel intrusive. It also tracks caffeine so you can see exactly how coffee and tea affect your overall hydration balance throughout the day. Daily streaks keep you coming back. There's something deeply motivating about a streak worth protecting. Hydropet's streak system and progress rings give your habit a visual momentum that turns "I should drink more water" into something you actually do β€” every single day. Built for Apple Watch and the full Apple ecosystem. The companion Watch app lets you log water and check your progress right from your wrist, with always-on complications for a quick glance anytime. iCloud sync keeps everything perfectly up to date across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch β€” seamlessly and automatically. Your progress, anywhere you look. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets put your hydration goal front and center without ever opening the app. Weekly and monthly history charts help you spot trends over time, and CSV export means your data is always yours to keep. Hydropet is hydration tracking done right β€” simple enough to stick with, smart enough to make a real difference. Download Hydropet today and take your first sip toward a healthier you.

Screenshots

Self4 screens
Hydropet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Self at 15.0 against Hydropet's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Self versus Hydropet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfHydropet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarharyta PaliakovaAshish Kumar

In-app purchases

None

Self

No in-app purchases

None

Hydropet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self free?
Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydropet free?
Hydropet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Self or Hydropet have ads?
Neither Self nor Hydropet shows ads.

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