# Water Tracker by WaterMinder® vs OffScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Water Tracker by WaterMinder® at 78% against OffScreen's 41%. Water Tracker by WaterMinder® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). OffScreen's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Tracker by WaterMinder® sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and OffScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Tracker by WaterMinder® has 36K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Water Tracker by WaterMinder®'s written reviews are positive against 41% of OffScreen's.

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® ships an update every 5 days, OffScreen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Tracker by WaterMinder® | OffScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-by-waterminder/id653031147/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 328 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funn Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/646811578) | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Tracker by WaterMinder®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-tracker-by-waterminder/id653031147)

This app helps you track your daily water intake with personalized reminders and visual progress. It supports various drink types and offers insights into your hydration habits. Stay healthy and motivated to drink more water throughout your day.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily hydration goals, Visual progress tracking, Customizable reminders, Log various drink types, Apple Health sync, Home and Lock Screen Widgets, Challenges and Achievements

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| WaterMinder Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WaterMinder Yearly Offer | $7.49 | per year |
| WaterMinder Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| WaterMinder Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| WaterMinder Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| WaterMinder Premium Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| WaterMinder Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Comprehensive hydration tracking
- 🔍 Detailed drink analytics
- 🕰️ Customizable reminders
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive and poorly timed reminders
- 🔢 Limited drink volume options
- 🔄 Inconsistent data sync between devices
- 🤖 Rigid hydration impact calculations
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent data display across devices
- Reminders not triggering as expected

**Requested features**

- Dynamic reminders based on hydration status
- Ability to log custom drink sizes
- Improved Apple Watch complication functionality
- Integration with other health/fitness apps
- Customizable hydration impact settings


### OffScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscreen-screen-time-control/id1474340105)

This app helps you monitor your phone usage and improve focus. It offers features to set screen time goals, block distracting apps, and utilize various focus modes like Pomodoro. Visualize your progress, participate in digital detox challenges, and sync data with Apple HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Screen time tracking and goal setting, App blocking for distractions, Multiple focus modes (Pomodoro, countdown), Live Activity and StandBy support, Digital detox challenges, Apple HealthKit integration, Data visualization (week/month/year)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OffScreen Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| OffScreen Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| OffScreen Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Detailed usage statistics
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate screen time tracking
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 🔒 Suspicious data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Off-time schedules randomly deleting
- App crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent screen time data
- Inability to select apps to block

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude certain apps from tracking
- More customization options for off-time schedules
- Integration with Apple's built-in Screen Time
- Option to pause tracking during specific activities
- Weekly/monthly goal setting and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Tracker by WaterMinder® free?

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OffScreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water Tracker by WaterMinder® or OffScreen?

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® is rated higher. Water Tracker by WaterMinder® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while OffScreen averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Water Tracker by WaterMinder® or OffScreen have ads?

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® shows ads; OffScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Water Tracker by WaterMinder® or OffScreen?

Water Tracker by WaterMinder® ships an update every 5 days, and OffScreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Water Tracker by WaterMinder® was updated on November 8, 2026 and OffScreen on November 6, 2026.

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