Comparison

Hydrolock vs NoFap.io

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

NoFap.io

This app helps you break free from porn addiction and build healthier habits with a free streak tracker and recovery tools. It offers a daily journal, analytics, and motivational features to support your journey, all while ensuring 100% privacy as your data never leaves your device.

Highlights
  • Streak tracking with live countdown
  • Emergency urge toolkit with coping tools
  • Daily journal and mood tracking
  • Progress analytics and insights
  • Achievement badges and milestone celebrations
  • Streak freezes for safety nets
  • Smart daily and weekly notifications
Features
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Break the cycle. Build the life you want. NoFap.io is a powerful, completely free streak tracker and recovery companion designed to help you quit porn and build healthier habits. No subscriptions. No accounts. No data leaves your device. Just you, your commitment, and the tools to stay strong. YOUR STREAK, YOUR RULES Set a personal goal — 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or 90 days — and watch your progress in real time. A live countdown timer tracks every second of your journey, while a visual progress ring shows how close you are to crushing your goal. EMERGENCY URGE TOOLKIT When temptation strikes, tap the panic button for instant access to 4 science-backed coping tools: Guided 4-7-8 breathing exercises to calm your mind Personal motivation reminders based on your reasons for quitting Curated motivational quotes to strengthen your resolve A 5-minute "Ride the Wave" timer with distraction techniques DAILY JOURNAL & CHECK-INS Track your mood and identify patterns. Log daily check-ins with mood ratings, trigger tracking, and personal notes. Over time, see which triggers affect you most and when you're at your strongest. ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Visualize your progress with mood trend charts, trigger pattern analysis, and complete streak history. Understand your journey with data — not guesswork. 17 ACHIEVEMENT BADGES Stay motivated with unlockable badges from "First Step" to "One Year King." Celebrate milestones at 7, 30, and 90 days with animated celebrations. STREAK FREEZES Earn safety nets for staying clean. Get 1 streak freeze for every 7 days of progress (up to 3). If you slip, use a freeze to protect your streak and keep going. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Daily morning motivation and evening check-in reminders. Weekly progress reports every Sunday with your stats summary. 100% PRIVATE Your data never leaves your device. No accounts. No cloud sync. No tracking. No ads. Just a private, personal recovery tool that respects your privacy completely. Start your journey today. Every day counts.

Screenshots

Hydrolock3 screens
NoFap.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoFap.io at 5.0 against Hydrolock's 2.0. NoFap.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Hydrolock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume 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. NoFap.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoFap.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hydrolock versus NoFap.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydrolockNoFap.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandaleTarun Kapoor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hydrolock

Subscriptions2
  • Hydrolock$7.997 Days
  • Hydrolock3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

NoFap.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hydrolock free?
Hydrolock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoFap.io free?
NoFap.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hydrolock or NoFap.io?
NoFap.io is rated higher. Hydrolock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NoFap.io averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hydrolock or NoFap.io have ads?
Hydrolock shows ads; NoFap.io does not.

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