AquaLog vs Ask Marcus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
AquaLog
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Most people are chronically dehydrated and don't even know it. Water Tracker helps you build a consistent hydration habit with a beautiful circular progress ring, quick-tap logging, and streak tracking. FEATURES: ⢠Circular fill ring showing daily progress ⢠Quick-tap logging: cup (200ml), glass (250ml), bottle (500ml), large (750ml) ⢠Morning Mirror: see yesterday's total on first open ⢠Customizable daily goal (500ml-10L) ⢠Streak tracking with milestone celebrations INSIGHTS & TRENDS: ⢠7-day bar chart showing daily intake ⢠28-day heat map for at-a-glance consistency ⢠Weekly and monthly averages PRIVACY FIRST: All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts required. No cloud sync. No one sees your data but you. Water Tracker is free and ad-supported. Download now and start building healthy hydration habits today.
Ask Marcus
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Ask Marcus is the only Stoic philosophy app that gives you personalized wisdom for your exact situation ā not generic quotes. Share what you're struggling with and Marcus Aurelius responds with an authentic Stoic quote, explains what it means in plain English, shows you how to apply it to your specific situation today, and gives you a concrete daily practice. CONSULT MARCUS Type your real struggle ā stress at work, a difficult relationship, anxiety about the future ā and receive a structured response with a sourced quote, its meaning, a personal application, and a practice you can do today. 1,178 AUTHENTIC QUOTES Every quote is sourced with exact book, chapter, and section references from Marcus Aurelius (Meditations), Epictetus (Discourses & Enchiridion), Seneca (Letters to Lucilius), Zeno of Citium, and Cato the Younger. REFLECTION JOURNAL Write daily reflections with guided Stoic prompts. Protected with Face ID. DAILY WISDOM A new quote every day ā no repeat within 365 days. Morning and evening notifications to keep your practice consistent. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS 7-day streaks, mood check-ins, and weekly AI insights on your journal patterns. Free: 3 consultations per month + daily quotes Pro: Unlimited consultations, full journal, weekly insights, home screen widget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://askmarcusapp.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AquaLog at none against Ask Marcus's 3. AquaLog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Ask Marcus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ask Marcus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. AquaLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AquaLog | Ask Marcus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blas Prieto | REBECCA MAXINE CLAYBOR STALLWORTH |
In-app purchases
AquaLog
No in-app purchases
Ask Marcus
- Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Ask Marcus Lifetime$99.99








