# Pharma Games vs Water Reminder

The clearest difference is rating: Water Reminder at 4.7 against Pharma Games's 4.2. Water Reminder also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 5). Pharma Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Reminder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pharma Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Water Reminder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Reminder has 79K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pharma Games ships an update monthly, Water Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pharma Games | Water Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-games/id981908705/reviews) | **[4.7 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-reminder-daily-tracker/id1221965482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laboratoire BIODERMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/721562484) | [VGFIT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165327311) |

## What reviewers say

### Pharma Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharma-games/id981908705)

This educational application is designed for pharmacist competition training. It features quizzes on skin conditions, merchandising, and products, along with picture uploads and a message center. Participants earn points to win incentives and compete for a grand prize.

**Highlights:** Skin condition quizzes, Merchandising questions, Product knowledge tests, Picture uploads, Message center, Points-based scoring, Incentives and prizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Water Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-reminder-daily-tracker/id1221965482)

This app helps you track your daily water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated. It calculates your body's water needs, allows custom drink volumes, and tracks historical consumption. It also supports nutrition tracking and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Personalized drink notifications, Customizable drink volumes, Scheduled reminders, Historical consumption tracking, Daily nutrition tracking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 💡 Variety of drink options
- 🤩 Visually appealing
- 🔍 Useful tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 📊 Inaccurate data/calculations
- 🙄 Intrusive ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Drinks logged multiple times on phone
- App crashes or freezes
- Reminders not working as expected
- Incorrect unit conversions

**Requested features**

- Add more drink options (e.g. decaf, sugar-free)
- Allow customization of drink amounts and nutrients
- Improve Apple Health integration
- Provide a one-time purchase option
- Add more personalization and goal-setting features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pharma Games free?

Pharma Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Water Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pharma Games or Water Reminder?

Water Reminder is rated higher. Pharma Games averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Water Reminder averages 4.7 from 79K ratings.

### Do Pharma Games or Water Reminder have ads?

Neither Pharma Games nor Water Reminder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pharma Games or Water Reminder?

Pharma Games ships an update monthly, and Water Reminder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pharma Games was updated on September 10, 2026 and Water Reminder on September 29, 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.*