Comparison

Aqualy vs WaterPulse

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

Head to head
About

Aqualy

Features
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Aqualy makes drinking enough water simple, and a little bit fun. Tap a glass, log your drink and watch your day fill up. Hit your daily goal to unlock new friends for your own pocket aquarium. TRACK IN ONE TAP • Quick-add buttons for 150, 250, 500 and 750 ml, or enter a custom amount • Log water, tea, coffee and juice. Each one counts toward your goal by an approximate hydration rate • Review your log, remove entries and add drinks to past days GROW YOUR AQUARIUM • Reach your daily goal to unlock 10 sea creatures, from a little fish to a whale • Earn points for every goal day and every liter, and level up SEE YOUR PROGRESS • 7-day chart, current and best streak, daily average • Achievements and a calendar history of every goal day MADE AROUND YOU • Set your own goal or get a suggestion from your body weight • Gentle reminders during the hours you choose • Milliliters or fluid ounces • Light and dark mode Aqualy is supported by ads. Hydration rates for drinks are estimates and not medical advice.

About

WaterPulse

Features
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WaterPulse is your daily hydration companion — set a custom water goal, log every glass with a tap, and stay on track with smart hourly reminders. FEATURES: • Personal daily water goal in ml or oz • One-tap logging with quick-add presets • Hourly smart reminders that respect your schedule • 7-day streak visualization to keep your momentum • Home screen widget for at-a-glance progress • Premium: unlimited history, custom drink types, weekly charts No account needed. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Aqualy4 screens
WaterPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aqualy at none against WaterPulse's 1. Aqualy also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). WaterPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. WaterPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aqualy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aqualy ships an update every 12 months, WaterPulse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Aqualy versus WaterPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAqualyWaterPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeryem UysalShanghai Runesmith Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Aqualy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WaterPulse

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Aqualy free?
Aqualy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaterPulse free?
WaterPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aqualy or WaterPulse have ads?
Neither Aqualy nor WaterPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aqualy or WaterPulse?
Aqualy ships an update every 12 months, and WaterPulse every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aqualy was updated on November 12, 2026 and WaterPulse on November 9, 2026.

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