Comparison

Ironbeast vs Hydra

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

Head to head
About

Ironbeast

Features
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Ironbeast is the strength-training companion built for lifters who want to see real progress — from your first workout to your next PR. TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS • Log every set, rep, and weight in seconds • Freestyle a workout on the spot, or follow a structured routine • Full history for every exercise, always one tap away • Mark sets done, edit, or delete them without breaking your flow BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY TRAIN • Rest timers that start automatically between sets • Routines that auto-update as you train, so your plan stays current • Switch between Compact and List views • A comprehensive built-in exercise database — compound lifts to isolation work SEE YOUR STRENGTH OVER TIME • Volume charts and training-split breakdowns by muscle group • Spot what you've been neglecting before it becomes a weak point STAYS WITH YOU • Available on Apple Watch • Sign in with Google or Apple — routines, history, and PRs back up and sync automatically • Available in English, Polski, and Español Whether you're training for strength, size, or performance, Ironbeast keeps you focused, accountable, and moving forward — one logged set at a time.

About

Hydra

Features
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Are you drinking enough water today? Most people aren't. Hydra makes it effortless to track your daily water intake, hit your hydration goal, and build the habit for good — with reminders that actually work. How it works Set your daily water goal. Log each drink in seconds. Hydra tracks your progress throughout the day. Features Daily water intake tracking Customizable reminders and alerts throughout the day Hydration streaks to build the habit Why Hydra? Simple, fast, and built around one goal: getting you to drink more water. Stay hydrated. It's easier than you think. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ironbeast2 screens
Hydra3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ironbeast at none against Hydra's 2. Ironbeast also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Hydra's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and ads 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. Hydra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Ironbeast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ironbeast ships an update every 2 weeks, Hydra every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Ironbeast versus Hydra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIronbeastHydra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaroslaw GabaraKerem Cebi

In-app purchases

None

Ironbeast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hydra

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Aylık Abonelik14 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Yıllık Abonelik14 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Ironbeast free?
Ironbeast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydra free?
Hydra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ironbeast or Hydra have ads?
Neither Ironbeast nor Hydra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ironbeast or Hydra?
Ironbeast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hydra every 4 days. Most recently, Ironbeast was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hydra on October 31, 2026.

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