Comparison

HydroFoo vs Recollections

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

Head to head
About

HydroFoo

Features
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HydroFoo helps you build a real hydration habit with fast logging, clear progress, and a clean experience across iPhone and Apple Watch. Core features Quick water logging with ounces or milliliters Daily goals, streak tracking, and progress history Custom drink presets for one tap entry Apple Health sync for hydration data Voice logging support Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Pro access Some features require HydroFoo Pro. Subscription and purchase details HydroFoo Pro Monthly is a 1 month auto renewing subscription. Price is $1.99 per month in the United States. Price may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings after purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Languages supported English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Arabic, Simplified Chinese. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://garrettmichae1.github.io/WaterFooiOS/#terms Privacy Policy https://garrettmichae1.github.io/WaterFooiOS/#privacy

About

Recollections

This app offers a simple, private way to track your daily mood and feelings. Log your emotional state with optional notes and photos, and review your history to understand patterns. Designed for reflection without pressure or gamification.

Highlights
  • Daily mood logging (Low, Okay, Good, Great)
  • Optional notes and photo attachments
  • Calendar history view
  • Pattern insights
  • Gentle daily reminders
  • Offline-first design
  • Face ID and PIN locking
Features
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Recollection is a private, offline-first mood tracking app designed for a simple daily check-in. Log how you feel once a day in under a minute. No streaks, no pressure, no account required. FEATURES • Daily mood logging with four simple states: Low, Okay, Good, Great • Optional notes for each entry • Optional photo attachment for a visual memory of the day • Calendar history to revisit past entries • Insights that help you notice patterns over time • Gentle daily reminder, only if you enable it • Backup and restore your entries directly through your own files • Fully offline by default • Face ID and PIN locking for on-device privacy • Dark mode DESIGNED FOR REFLECTION, NOT GAMIFICATION Recollection is built to feel calm, honest, and low-pressure. Missed days are fine. The goal is awareness, not perfection. PRIVACY FIRST Your entries stay on your device. Recollection does not require an account with us and does not track you. PREMIUM Try the app out for the first 3 logging days. If you like it and want to support me, you can buy the app outright, no subscriptions. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HydroFoo4 screens
Recollections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recollections at weekly against HydroFoo's every 2 months. 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. HydroFoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Recollections sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HydroFoo ships an update every 2 months, Recollections weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HydroFoo versus Recollections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroFooRecollections
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGARRETT MICHAEL WOODSIDEFRANK TROY LI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HydroFoo

Subscriptions1
  • HydroFoo Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • HydroFoo Pro Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

Recollections

One-time1
  • Recollections Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is HydroFoo free?
HydroFoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recollections free?
Recollections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HydroFoo or Recollections have ads?
Neither HydroFoo nor Recollections shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HydroFoo or Recollections?
HydroFoo ships an update every 2 months, and Recollections weekly. Most recently, HydroFoo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Recollections on October 31, 2026.

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