Comparison

Tinnitus Sync vs HydraControl

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

Head to head
About

Tinnitus Sync

Features
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Tinnitus Sync is a dedicated self-management tool designed to help you habituate to the sound of your tinnitus using bimodal stimulation. By combining customized audio bursts with perfectly synchronized physical vibrations, Tinnitus Sync aims to help you learn to ignore your tinnitus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Match Your Tinnitus: Use our audio tools to recreate the exact frequency, bandwidth (hiss to tone), volume, and lateralization (left, right, or center) of the sound in your head. If you have multiple tones (polyphonic tinnitus), you can save multiple unique matches. 2. Prepare Your Devices: Put on your headphones and hold your iPhone. If you have an Apple Watch, wear it for an additional point of physical stimulation. 3. Start Training: Begin a session. The app will play brief bursts of your customized tinnitus sound, perfectly synced with physical haptic taps on your devices. The human brain is incredibly good at recognizing patterns. To promote habituation, Tinnitus Sync uses a randomized pacing algorithm. By slightly shifting the timing of every single pulse, your brain cannot predict the rhythm, encouraging active processing of the synchronized audio and physical sensations. FEATURES β€’ Tinnitus matching for pure tones or white noise hiss β€’ Independent pan and volume controls for each match β€’ Millisecond latency calibration for AirPods and wireless headphones β€’ Native Apple Watch app for wrist-based bimodal haptics β€’ Support for polyphonic (multiple) tinnitus tones FREE VS PRO SUPPORTER Tinnitus Sync is completely free to use, allowing you to create and train with up to 3 custom sound matches. Upgrade to a Pro Supporter subscription to unlock unlimited matches and help support independent development. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Tinnitus Sync is a wellness and self-management tool designed to assist with tinnitus habituation. It is not a certified medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information and tools provided by this app are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, such as an ENT or audiologist, regarding your tinnitusβ€”especially if your tinnitus is new, pulsatile, in only one ear, or accompanied by hearing loss or dizziness. Keep headphone volumes at safe, comfortable levels. TERMS OF USE https://kevincureton.neocities.com/tinnitus-sync-terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://kevincureton.neocities.com/tinnitus-sync-privacy-policy

About

HydraControl

Features
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HydraControl is the water tracking app with a personality. Meet Kropelek, your animated hydration mascot who reacts to every glass you drink and cheers you on toward your daily water goal. WHY HYDRACONTROL Most water tracker apps are boring number counters. HydraControl turns hydration into a habit you actually enjoy β€” log drinks in one tap, watch your mascot react, keep your streak alive, and dress up your companion as you build consistency. KEY FEATURES β€’ Fast water logging β€” presets, drink categories (water, coffee, tea, juice) and fully custom drinks β€’ Kropelek the mascot β€” a fully animated character that reacts to your hydration progress β€’ Streaks with Freeze β€” protect your streak like Duolingo, plus confetti celebrations when you hit your goal β€’ Wardrobe & outfits β€” unlock and dress your mascot in new looks as a reward for consistency β€’ Smart hydration goal β€” adjusts to weather (location-based) and workouts (Apple Health) with hydration "boosts" β€’ Apple Health (HealthKit) sync β€” two-way integration with your health data β€’ Home Screen widgets & Live Activity β€” track progress from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app β€’ Detailed stats & history β€” 7-day history free, 30-day history with Pro β€’ Smart reminders β€” including an Evening Check-In notification β€’ Personalized onboarding β€” tell us your motivation (energy, skin, doctor's advice, sports, healthier habits) β€’ Siri Shortcuts β€” log water instantly with your voice β€’ Goal celebration screen β€” animations and haptics when you hit your daily target FREE VS PRO Free: quick logging, presets, 7-day stats, basic streaks, reminders Pro (HydraControl Pro): HealthKit sync, smart weather & workout boosts, custom drinks, streak freeze, 30-day stats, no ads PERFECT FOR Anyone who wants to build a real water-drinking habit β€” especially if you love gamification, virtual pets/mascots, streaks and visual motivation instead of a plain number tracker. Download HydraControl today, meet Kropelek, and finally build a hydration habit that sticks β€” track water intake, get smart reminders, and stay motivated with streaks, rewards, and a mascot that grows with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tinnitus Sync4 screens
HydraControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tinnitus Sync at none against HydraControl's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Tinnitus Sync sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HydraControl sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Tinnitus Sync versus HydraControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinnitus SyncHydraControl
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKevin CuretonBartΕ‚omiej Kedzierski

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tinnitus Sync

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Supporter$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy Me Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$5.99
  • Development Fund$14.99
8 purchases

HydraControl

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Kropelek - Czapka$0.99
  • Kropelek β€” Okulary$0.99
  • Kropelek β€” Muszka$0.99
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  • Kropelek β€” Korona$1.99
  • Kropelek β€” Szalik$1.99
  • Kropelek β€” Czapka MikoΕ‚aja$1.99

Questions

Is Tinnitus Sync free?
Tinnitus Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydraControl free?
HydraControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tinnitus Sync or HydraControl have ads?
HydraControl shows ads; Tinnitus Sync does not.

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