Ironbeast vs Hydra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ironbeast
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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.
Hydra
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Ironbeast | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaroslaw Gabara | Kerem Cebi |
In-app purchases
Ironbeast
No in-app purchases
Hydra
- 3 Aylık Abonelik14 Days trial$0.993 Months
- Yıllık Abonelik14 Days trial$1.991 Year









