# Hydrate+ vs Waltermelon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waltermelon at 100% against Hydrate+'s 0%. Waltermelon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hydrate+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Waltermelon sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waltermelon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waltermelon has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hydrate+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Waltermelon's.

Hydrate+ ships an update every 5 days, Waltermelon weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrate+ | Waltermelon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrate-plus-water-tracker/id6751168575/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waltermelon-water-tracker/id6752122339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Panton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833780013) | [Pawel Lawinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507163901) |

## What reviewers say

### Hydrate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrate-plus-water-tracker/id6751168575)

Effortlessly track your daily water intake with smart reminders and customizable goals. Log drinks with a single tap, view progress on widgets, and stay motivated with friends and achievements. Build a lasting hydration habit.

**Highlights:** Smart water reminders, Daily goal tracking, Custom drink and cup sizes, Home-screen widgets, Streaks and achievements, Friend leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Waltermelon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waltermelon-water-tracker/id6752122339)

This app helps you build a consistent hydration habit with smart reminders and AI-powered drink logging. Connect with friends for shared challenges and mutual encouragement to reach your daily water goals.

**Highlights:** AI drink recognition, Smart hydration reminders, Track all beverages, Caffeine and alcohol tracking, Daily challenges and rewards, Shared challenges with friends, Home screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waltermelon Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Waltermelon Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Waltermelon Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Waltermelon Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Waltermelon Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Waltermelon Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Waltermelon Premium: Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Waltermelon Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Waltermelon Lifetime Plus | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrate+ free?

Hydrate+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Waltermelon free?

Waltermelon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hydrate+ or Waltermelon?

Waltermelon is rated higher. Hydrate+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Waltermelon averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Hydrate+ or Waltermelon have ads?

Hydrate+ shows ads; Waltermelon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hydrate+ or Waltermelon?

Hydrate+ ships an update every 5 days, and Waltermelon weekly. Most recently, Hydrate+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Waltermelon on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*