Comparison

LoopCam vs Hydratica.

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

Head to head
About

LoopCam

Features
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LoopCam is a camera-based AR workout rep counter for iPhone. Prop up your iPhone, step into frame, and start a set. LoopCam uses the camera to detect body pose on device, draws a live green skeleton overlay, and counts repeated movement while you train. Use LoopCam to: - Count workout reps from the camera. - See a large live counter on screen. - Check the green skeleton overlay so tracking is visible. - Control sets hands-free with gestures. - Record a set locally for review. - Use portrait or landscape mode for different camera angles. LoopCam is built for home workouts, garage gyms, and solo training sessions where you want a simple count without grabbing your phone mid-set. LoopCam is not a medical device, not a certified coach, and does not guarantee form quality or injury prevention. Counting accuracy depends on lighting, camera placement, body visibility, and movement clarity. For best results, use good lighting, place the iPhone where your full body is visible, and train one person at a time.

About

Hydratica.

Features
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Tap the glass on your Lock Screen. Watch the it fill. Back to your day. Hydratica is a water tracker you never have to open. No launch, no loading, no typing numbers. One tap from the Lock Screen and it is logged. Most hydration apps fail because logging water takes more effort than drinking it. Hydratica removes every step but one. WHAT YOU GET - Lock Screen Glass widget โ€” log without opening the app - Full-screen fill animation for when you do open it - Custom daily goal - Intake calendar with streak count - Unlimited reminders - Six color themes and matching app icons (only one is blue) - Fully offline โ€” your data never leaves your device (each device keeps its own log) - No account, no ads, no sign-up HOW IT WORKS Hydratica is free to download and includes a free trial of everything above. When the trial ends, a single one-time purchase unlocks the app permanently. No subscription, ever. Buy once and it is yours forever. One tap. One glance. Done.

Screenshots

LoopCam4 screens
Hydratica.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hydratica. at Free against LoopCam's $9.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Hydratica. is free to download; LoopCam costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopCam ships an update fortnightly, Hydratica. every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
LoopCam versus Hydratica.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopCamHydratica.
Price$9.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSihang ChenThe Perfect Brands Stockholm AB

In-app purchases

None

LoopCam

No in-app purchases

None

Hydratica.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopCam free?
LoopCam costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydratica. free?
Hydratica. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopCam or Hydratica. have ads?
Neither LoopCam nor Hydratica. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopCam or Hydratica.?
LoopCam ships an update fortnightly, and Hydratica. every 10 days. Most recently, LoopCam was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hydratica. on September 1, 2026.

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