Comparison

Hydrolock vs StepStreak

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

Head to head
About

Hydrolock

This app encourages healthy hydration by integrating with your device's screen time data. It prompts you to drink water before allowing access to other applications, with options to unlock access for various durations.

Highlights
  • Integrates with Screen Time data
  • Prompts water intake before app access
  • Unlock app access for set durations
  • Encourages healthy hydration habits
  • Subscription for full features
Features
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Dehydration is the leading cause of low energy. Turn your social media addiction into a healthy habit with Hydrolock: 1) Download Hydrolock 2) Connect your Screen Time data* 3) When you open an app, we make you take a drink of water! You can unlock for 5, 30, 60 minutes, or for the rest of the day. Questions? Email -> carter@carter.red *Hydrolock Core is required for access. Consider Hydrolock Core and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose a Hydrolock Core subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. App locking requires an active subscription. ----- Terms of service: https://hydrolock.carter.red/terms Privacy policy: https://hydrolock.carter.red/privacy Made by -> x.com/__carter

About

StepStreak

This app helps you build healthy habits by automatically tracking your daily steps and motivating you to stay consistent. It visualizes your progress with charts and widgets, making it easy to celebrate achievements and maintain momentum towards your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking via Health data
  • Streak building and achievement celebration
  • Personalized daily step goal setting
  • Detailed progress history charts
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Subscription for full feature access
Features
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StepStreak helps you build powerful habits by tracking your daily steps and celebrating your progress. Stay consistent, stay motivated, and see your streaks grow. With a clear and simple design, StepStreak makes it easy to track your step goals and maintain momentum every day. Key features: • Track your daily steps automatically using Health data • Build streaks and celebrate your ongoing achievements • Set and adjust your personal daily step goals • View detailed progress with history charts and trends • Add beautiful widgets to your Home and Lock Screens for instant updates Whether you are taking your first steps toward a healthier lifestyle or looking to stay on top of your daily movement, StepStreak is your personal motivator. Every step counts, and every streak is a win. Start your journey today and build consistency that lasts. Subscription Details: StepStreak offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock full access to all features. • Title: StepStreak Premium • Length: Monthly, 6-Month, or Annual subscription • Content: Full app access, streak tracking, smart insights, and widgets • Pricing: Pricing may vary by region and plan. The final amount is shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://stepstreak.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hydrolock3 screens
StepStreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StepStreak at 5.0 against Hydrolock's 2.0. StepStreak also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Hydrolock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hydrolock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and StepStreak sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepStreak holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hydrolock versus StepStreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydrolockStepStreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandaleAmbervault LLC

Customer experience

Hydrolock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StepStreak

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hydrolock

Subscriptions2
  • Hydrolock$7.997 Days
  • Hydrolock3 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

StepStreak

Subscriptions5
  • StepStreak Premium$0.991 Month
  • Track Daily Goals – Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StepStreak Premium$6.996 Months
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  • StepStreak Premium$9.991 Year
  • StepStreak Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hydrolock free?
Hydrolock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepStreak free?
StepStreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hydrolock or StepStreak?
StepStreak is rated higher. Hydrolock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StepStreak averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hydrolock or StepStreak have ads?
Hydrolock shows ads; StepStreak does not.

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