Streak Timer vs WaterStreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Streak Timer
Build lasting habits with this streak tracking application. It offers a companion watch app for easy streak management and a detailed historical view of your progress, including reasons for resets. A Pro version unlocks customization and reminders.
- Companion watch app for streak control
- Free form note section
- Historical view of streaks and resets
- Average and longest streak tracking
- Custom backgrounds (Pro)
- Time-based reminders (Pro)
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A habit building app that lets you track streaks for various things. It includes: - A companion watch app that lets you pause, resume and reset streaks. - A free form note section that lets you add personal advice, rules and observations. - A historical view section that shows: * Your previous streaks, and their reset reasons/triggers. * Your average and longest streaks. - A Pro version that lets you add custom backgrounds and set reminders at specific times.
WaterStreak
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WaterStreak helps you hydrate with one simple rule: one daily check-in. No glass counting. No complex logging. No stress. Just consistency, streaks, and visual motivation. What you can do: • Complete your day in one tap • Build and protect your streak • Watch your animated flame evolve as your streak grows • Track progress with calendar and focused stats • Use Apple Watch with synced streak and quick daily check-in • Optional Apple Health sync (Premium) WaterStreak Premium: • Custom themes and Premium Dark Mode • Premium widgets, annual heatmap and advanced charts • PDF export and custom reminder times • Streak Freeze and Lifetime purchase option Purchases and subscriptions: • Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings • Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew Privacy Policy: https://www.idreamstudios.dev/privacy-waterstreak.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WaterStreak at every 2 weeks against Streak Timer's every 5 months. Streak Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Streak Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WaterStreak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Streak Timer ships an update every 5 months, WaterStreak every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streak Timer | WaterStreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | Nahom Regassa | iDream Studios |
In-app purchases
Streak Timer
- Streak Timer Pro$2.99
WaterStreak
- WaterStreak Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- WaterStreak Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- WaterStreak Premium Lifetime$19.99
