Comparison

Vessel vs Sippie

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

Head to head
About

Vessel

This app helps you track your daily water intake with quick logging and detailed analytics. It offers personalized reminders and custom drink options, all while keeping your data private and accessible for free.

Highlights
  • Quick intake logging
  • Advanced hydration analytics
  • Personalized reminders
  • Custom drink creation
  • Private iCloud sync
  • Streak building
Features
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Vessel — Water Tracker Hydration apps got greedy. We didn't. Vessel gives you everything the "premium" apps charge for — completely free. No subscriptions. No paywalls. No dark patterns. Just you, your water, and the data to back it up. Track It Log your intake in seconds with Quick Add shortcuts. Hit your daily goal. Build a streak. Then beat it. Know Your Patterns The Analytics tab goes deep — Hydration River, Hourly Heatmap, Sip Tempo, Daypart Energy, Weekend Split, Size Spectrum, Consistency Radar, Monthly Battles and more. This isn't a water counter. It's a full hydration intelligence system. Stay Reminded Set reminders your way — hourly intervals or specific times. Schedule multiple alerts for different drinks. Get notified on your iPhone, your Apple Watch, or both. Independently. Build Your Routine Create custom drinks, set your own pour sizes, and personalize Quick Add so logging feels effortless every single time. Your Data Stays Yours Everything syncs privately via iCloud. On-device. Transparent. Always. Vessel was built on one belief — staying hydrated is basic, and basic should be free. Drink up.

About

Sippie

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Drinking enough water shouldn't be hard — but life gets busy, and before you know it, the day is almost over with barely a glass. Sippie makes staying hydrated simple, beautiful, and even fun. Sippie is a smart hydration tracker that goes beyond counting cups. With realistic water physics, intelligent reminders, and support for multiple beverages, it helps you build a lasting hydration habit. KEY FEATURES • Stunning Water Visualization — Watch realistic water waves respond to your phone's tilt. The interactive progress ring fills up as you drink throughout the day. • 6 Drink Types with Real Hydration Rates — Track water, coffee, tea, juice, beer, and milk. Each drink calculates effective hydration (coffee counts 80%, beer deducts 30%). • Smart Reminders — Get gentle nudges between your wake and sleep times. Reminders automatically stop once you hit your daily goal. • Weekly Charts & Heatmap — See your 7-day bar chart, monthly heatmap, and stats like streaks, averages, and personal records at a glance. • Apple Watch & Widget Support — Log drinks directly from your wrist or home screen widget without opening the app. • Health App Integration — Sync your water intake with Apple Health and Health Connect to keep all your health data in one place. • AI Weekly Insights — Get personalized hydration tips powered by AI, based on your drinking patterns. PERFECT FOR - Busy professionals who forget to drink water - Fitness enthusiasts tracking total fluid intake - Anyone building a healthy daily routine - Coffee and tea lovers who want to know their real hydration DESIGNED WITH CARE - Beautiful light and dark themes - Available in English, Korean, and Japanese - Personalized daily goals based on your body weight - No account required — all data stays on your device Start your hydration journey today. Your body will thank you.

Screenshots

Vessel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vessel at 2 against Sippie's —. Sippie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Vessel versus Sippie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesselSippie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSri Harish PinnimtiKeecon Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Vessel

No in-app purchases

None

Sippie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vessel free?
Vessel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sippie free?
Sippie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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