Comparison

Bubbles vs Water Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles

Features
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What if your steps kept a tiny fish alive? Bubbles is a pet fish powered by your real walks. Every step feeds it, cheers it up, and unlocks new worlds. Bubbles isn't just an app. It's a tiny companion who needs you. Every step you take in the real world powers Bubbles, keeps the water glowing, and helps your fish thrive. Move more, and Bubbles lights up. Slow down, and Bubbles will miss you. Caring for Bubbles is simple and joyful: - Feed your fish fresh food every day - Keep the water crystal clear to swim in - Watch Bubbles react to your real-world movement - Build a caring streak you'll want to protect - Earn achievements as your bond grows - Unlock beautiful new worlds to explore together Bubbles turns walking into something you actually look forward to. No pressure, no guilt, no complicated charts. Just a sweet little fish who's happier every time you move. Your steps come from Apple Health and stay private. Meet your pet fish worth walking for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubbles.fit/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://bubbles.fit/legal/privacy

About

Water Tracker

Features
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Remember to drink water with a little friend by your side. Sipling combines water reminders, quick logging, and a virtual pet to help you build a daily hydration habit. LOG WATER. BUILD YOUR HABIT. • Log water for free with quick amounts or your own serving size. • Set your daily goal and reminders around your schedule. • Check your history, correct today’s entries, and follow your streak. • Complete quests and try the starter challenge. MAKE YOUR SIPLING FEEL AT HOME Pet your companion, earn Drops through quests and challenges, and spend them on furniture and outfits. Decorate its room and collect rewards on the free Treasure Tides track. SHARE A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT Invite friends, send a Good Vibe, and take on Buddy challenges together. Share your room through the app’s social controls. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS CLOSE Log water and check your daily goal on Apple Watch after setting up Sipling on your paired iPhone. Home Screen widgets show saved progress and open Add Water. MORE OPTIONS WITH SIPLING PLUS Water logging is free. Optional Plus adds other drinks, custom drinks, longer challenge paths, and editing or removing entries from earlier days. Plus also unlocks recap sharing and the second Treasure Tides reward track. Viewing your recap stays free. The app, widgets, and Apple Watch app are currently in English. Treasure chests contain one random virtual item. Possible items and equal odds are shown in the app before purchase. Duplicate items become Drops. Treasure Tides seasons reset monthly, and unclaimed rewards expire. Choose a weekly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices and any eligible trial terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. Buying lifetime access does not cancel an existing subscription. Eligible Plus purchases can be restored with the same Apple Account. YOUR PROGRESS AND ACCOUNT Sipling starts with a guest account, without an email or password. There is currently no account sign-in or backup import to recover your hydration history or room on a new installation. Restoring Plus does not restore a previous guest account's progress. Internet access is needed for initial setup and social features. Sipling is a general wellness app, not medical advice. Hydration needs vary; adjust your goal to suit you. Sipling does not sync with Apple Health. Privacy policy: https://hydratetogether-8243e.web.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens
Water Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bubbles and Water Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Water Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Water Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bubbles versus Water Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubblesWater Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB378 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSunil PMNATHANIEL DASWANI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Water Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Sipling Plus Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Sipling Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Water Tracker free?
Water Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles or Water Tracker have ads?
Neither Bubbles nor Water Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles or Water Tracker?
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, and Water Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Bubbles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Water Tracker on November 10, 2026.

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