Comparison

Vessel vs Hydro Track

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

Hydro Track

Features
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HydroTrack makes drinking enough water simple, satisfying, and actually fun. Log your drinks in seconds, watch your daily progress fill up, and build a streak worth protecting. Whether you're juggling work, workouts, or just trying to feel better — HydroTrack keeps your hydration on track. TRACK EVERY DROP Log water, coffee, tea, juice and more with a single tap. Set your personal daily goal and watch your progress ring grow throughout the day. MULTIPLE PROFILES One app for the whole family. Each profile has its own stats, goals, achievements, and history — fully separate. LEVEL UP AS YOU HYDRATE Earn XP every time you log a drink. Hit daily goals, build streaks, and unlock achievements as you level up from Beginner to Diamond. Hydration has never felt this rewarding. HISTORY & STATS A full calendar view of every day you've tracked. See your 7-day average, best day, current streak, and total days tracked — all at a glance. DARK MODE Easy on the eyes, day and night. Dark mode syncs instantly across every screen. 10 LANGUAGES Available in English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and Chinese. DAILY REMINDERS Set gentle notifications so you never forget to hydrate. No subscription. No ads. Just water.

Screenshots

Vessel4 screens
Hydro Track4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hydro Track at 15.6 against Vessel's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vessel versus Hydro Track: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesselHydro Track
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSri Harish PinnimtiOKAN COSKUN

In-app purchases

None

Vessel

No in-app purchases

None

Hydro Track

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vessel free?
Vessel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydro Track free?
Hydro Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vessel or Hydro Track have ads?
Neither Vessel nor Hydro Track shows ads.

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