WaterPulse vs Waterday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
WaterPulse
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WaterPulse is your daily hydration companion ā set a custom water goal, log every glass with a tap, and stay on track with smart hourly reminders. FEATURES: ⢠Personal daily water goal in ml or oz ⢠One-tap logging with quick-add presets ⢠Hourly smart reminders that respect your schedule ⢠7-day streak visualization to keep your momentum ⢠Home screen widget for at-a-glance progress ⢠Premium: unlimited history, custom drink types, weekly charts No account needed. All data stays on your device.
Waterday
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Waterday is a simple water tracker. Log every drink with one tap and see how close you are to today's goal on a clear progress ring. One-tap logging Log a cup, mug, or bottle from the presets, or enter a custom amount. Your daily total updates instantly. Goal and progress at a glance A progress ring shows how much of today's goal you've reached, with a little celebration when you hit it. Stay motivated Look back on your hydration with a weekly chart, a monthly heatmap, your goal streak, and your average intake. Home-screen widgets Add a progress-ring widget, or a one-tap logging widget, right on your Home Screen. Reminders Get gentle reminders at a set interval through your waking hours so you never forget to drink. Private by design No account required. Your data stays on your device. Supports ml and fl oz, Dark Mode, and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waterday at none against WaterPulse's 1. Waterday also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WaterPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Waterday asks for nothing beyond the download.
WaterPulse ships an update every 6 weeks, Waterday every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | WaterPulse | Waterday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Runesmith Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. | Daisuke Minami |
In-app purchases
WaterPulse
- Premium Unlock$2.99
Waterday
No in-app purchases








