Hydratica. vs Daystead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hydratica.
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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. Unlock full access with flexible monthly or annual subscriptions, or a one-time lifetime purchase. One tap. One glance. Done. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydratica.app/privacy
Daystead
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Preview another date and time using your current weekly routine, note and display settings without changing the live day card. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Settings and tap Rehearse another day. 2. Choose a date and time, or step to the next or previous day. 3. Check the routine, current note behavior and quiet-hours face, then return to Now. The live day card, weekly plan, family photo, quiet hours and caregiver handoff remain available. Snapshot date formatting now follows the same calendar time zone. WHAT TO KNOW Preview does not change the device clock, clear the live note or dim the screen. Timed routine items are plans, not confirmations of completion. A note appears only on its assigned date. This is a display and coordination tool, not a medical monitor. iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hydratica. at Free against Daystead's $0.99. Hydratica. also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Daystead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Hydratica. is free to download; Daystead costs $0.99 up front. Hydratica. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Daystead asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hydratica. ships an update every 5 days, Daystead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hydratica. | Daystead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Perfect Brands Stockholm AB | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
Hydratica.
- Weekly Premium7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$14.99
- Premium Lifetime$29.99
Daystead
No in-app purchases









