Comparison

HydroTally vs Pawtern

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

Head to head
About

HydroTally

Features
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HydroTally is a simple and intuitive water and drink tracker designed for everyday use. It helps you keep track of what you drink throughout the day in a clear and convenient way. Easily log water, coffee, tea, or any other beverages in just a few taps. Set a daily goal that fits your routine and stay consistent with gentle reminders. HydroTally focuses on simplicity. There are no complicated features or distractions, just a clean and easy way to track your daily intake. Key features: Track water and drinks Log your daily consumption quickly and easily. Set a daily goal Define your own target based on your personal routine. Weekly statistics View your progress over time with simple and clear insights. Quick add shortcuts Add drinks instantly using preset volumes. Custom drinks Create your own drink types and adjust volumes as needed. Reminders Stay consistent with optional notifications during the day. Home screen widget Check your progress directly from your home screen. Multiple languages Use the app in your preferred language. HydroTally is designed for people who want a straightforward tool to track their drinking habits without unnecessary complexity. Whether you want to stay organized, build a routine, or simply keep an eye on your daily intake, HydroTally makes it easy. Download HydroTally and start tracking your water and drinks today.

About

Pawtern

Features
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Turn your pet's measurements into a print-ready, full-size sewing pattern. Enter neck, chest, and back measurements to preview the fit, export a full-size 1:1 PDF, and follow an illustrated sewing guide. INCLUDED FROM THE START • The vest pattern — full-size 1:1 PDF, no watermark, seam allowance included • A print-calibration page and the 5-step illustrated sewing guide • All 24 breed presets and every fit control • All twelve fabric prints to choose from and preview • Save 1 project PAWTERN PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • The other three styles: full-body suit, raincoat, hoodie • Fabric layout sheet — every piece packed onto one page, with the length of cloth to buy • Fabric print sheet at 300 dpi, to have your own cloth printed • Unlimited saved and editable projects • One purchase, and every style added later WHAT YOU GET • Live pattern preview as you measure • A finished-garment preview, so you can see it before you sew it • Styles: vest, full-body (4-leg), raincoat, hoodie • 24 breed presets — Corgi, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Shiba, Poodle, Husky, Golden and more • Fit controls: ease, fabric stretch, body type, sex, cm/inch • Short-leg friendly: leg-length input adds matching leg tubes • Optional leash/harness hole TWELVE JAPANESE AND KOREAN PRINTS • Komon floret, seigaiha wave, asanoha, sashiko, pressed flower, washi, wildflower, arare, chidori, ichimatsu, yagasuri, jogakbo patchwork • Drawn by the app rather than photographed, so they stay sharp at any size • Browse and preview every print as much as you like THE PATTERN PDF • Actual size (1:1), tiled across A4 or Letter pages with crop marks • A 5 cm calibration square so the print scale is exact • Grainline arrows and "cut xN" labels on every piece THE SEWING GUIDE • Plain-language, picture-first steps: print, cut, sew, finish, fit • A "sewing basics" page (backstitch, machine stitch, velcro) • Numbered diagrams you just follow ALSO • Save measurements for multiple pets • 28 languages • Runs on iOS 15 and later • Everything runs on your device — no account, no data collected Patterns are smart estimates for home sewing, not professional drafting — make a quick test piece from cheap fabric first. Happy making!

Screenshots

HydroTally4 screens
Pawtern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pawtern at none against HydroTally's shown. Pawtern also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HydroTally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pawtern sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HydroTally ships an update every 5 months, Pawtern every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
HydroTally versus Pawtern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroTallyPawtern
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIhar PronkaYeonni Lee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HydroTally

One-time1
  • HydroTally Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Pawtern

One-time1
  • Pawtern Pro$3.99

Questions

Is HydroTally free?
HydroTally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pawtern free?
Pawtern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HydroTally or Pawtern have ads?
HydroTally shows ads; Pawtern does not.
Which is updated more often, HydroTally or Pawtern?
HydroTally ships an update every 5 months, and Pawtern every 2 weeks. Most recently, HydroTally was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pawtern on October 24, 2026.

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