# My Water vs Simple Hydration Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Hydration Tracker at 5.0 against My Water's 4.6. Simple Hydration Tracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). My Water's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Water sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Simple Hydration Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Hydration Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Water has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of My Water's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Hydration Tracker's.

My Water ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Hydration Tracker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Water | Simple Hydration Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-water-daily-drink-tracker/id964748094/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hydration-tracker/id6447656377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [My Water Drink Tracker Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682667262) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### My Water

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-water-daily-drink-tracker/id964748094)

This app helps you maintain optimal hydration by calculating your daily water needs and sending timely reminders. Track your intake with detailed statistics and earn motivational awards. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Water requirement calculator, Customizable reminders, Metric and fl oz units, Graphical statistics, Motivational awards, Apple Watch integration, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version – 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version – 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version – 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full version – 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full version – 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version – 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Full version – 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Full version – 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Full version 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Full version 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Full version | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Helpful for staying hydrated
- 📈 Tracks water intake effectively
- ⏰ Useful reminders to drink water
- 🤖 Integrates well with Apple Watch
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🔍 Difficulty logging exact amounts
- 🕰️ Resets daily intake at midnight
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery

**Reported bugs**

- Synchronization issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- App crashes when editing drink log
- Inconsistent notification behavior

**Requested features**

- Allow logging of previous day's intake
- Add more drink options in free version
- Customizable daily reset time
- Integrate with other health apps
- Add social features to compete with friends


### Simple Hydration Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hydration-tracker/id6447656377)

Easily log your daily water intake by selecting beverages, amounts, and times. Review your hydration habits with weekly and monthly charts. Add past entries and customize drink options for a stress-free experience.

**Highlights:** Easy drink logging, Add past entries, Weekly/monthly analysis charts, Customizable drink list, No login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Water free?

My Water is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Hydration Tracker free?

Simple Hydration Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Water or Simple Hydration Tracker?

Simple Hydration Tracker is rated higher. My Water averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Simple Hydration Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Water or Simple Hydration Tracker have ads?

Both My Water and Simple Hydration Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Water or Simple Hydration Tracker?

My Water ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Hydration Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, My Water was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Hydration Tracker on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*