# BodyState vs Hydropal

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hydropal at free with in-app purchases against BodyState's subscription. Hydropal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). BodyState's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BodyState sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hydropal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hydropal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BodyState has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BodyState ships an update every 6 weeks, Hydropal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BodyState | Hydropal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydropal-water-tracker/id6746457622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 170 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [FRANCESCO COMPAGNONI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816977451) |

## What reviewers say

### BodyState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325)

This app provides a daily energy score based on your fitness metrics, helping you manage stress, plan workouts, and understand your body's condition. It tracks sleep, recovery, stress levels, and training load, offering personalized insights to optimize your well-being.

**Highlights:** Personalized Energy Score, Sleep & Recovery Tracking, Stress Insights via HRV, Acute Training Load (ATL), Personalized Baseline Learning, All-in-One Dashboard, Apple Health Sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate body battery tracking
- 💡 Helpful for managing recovery and fatigue
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Health
- 🔍 Limited data history
- 🔍 Needs more detailed explanations of metrics

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access app due to Health permissions
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Longer data history
- Automatic Apple Watch complication updates
- Customization options
- Ability to manually log feelings/recovery


### Hydropal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydropal-water-tracker/id6746457622)

This app acts as a personal hydration assistant, calculating personalized daily water intake goals that adapt to your activity, diet, and environment. It provides smart reminders and allows tracking based on real-world containers, making hydration management effortless.

**Highlights:** Adaptive daily goals, Smart reminders, Container-based tracking, Custom drinks and containers, Apple Health integration, Activity and alcohol tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BodyState free?

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

### Is Hydropal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BodyState or Hydropal?

Hydropal is rated higher. BodyState averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Hydropal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BodyState or Hydropal have ads?

BodyState shows ads; Hydropal does not.

### Which is updated more often, BodyState or Hydropal?

BodyState ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hydropal every 3 days. Most recently, BodyState was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hydropal on October 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.*