Does WaterMinder have ads?
The free version does. Its Google Play listing says it contains ads, and its App Store listing declares advertising. Waterie shows no ads on any plan.
Waterie vs WaterMinderA WaterMinder alternative without ads
WaterMinder is a long-running water tracker, and its free version shows ads. Waterie is a hydration tracker for iPhone and Android with no ads on any plan, photo logging, and a companion who reacts to your day, or roasts you if you let it. Here is how the two compare.
| Feature | Waterie | WaterMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone and Android | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Android and Wear OS |
| Price | Free plan. Premium is $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, with a free trial. | Free plan. Premium is $2.99 a month or $19.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial. |
| Ads | None | The free version shows ads. The App Store also lists a one-time Remove Ads purchase. |
| How drinks count | Values informed by the Beverage Hydration Index research, capped at 100% | Its own factors. For example, milk and sports drinks count at 120% and coffee at 90%. |
| Photo logging | Snap a drink to log it. Free scans every week, unlimited with Premium. | Not offered |
| Companion | Plip or Plop, an animated companion who reacts to your day, with Friendly and Roast voices | Characters, challenges and achievements |
| Watch app and Apple Health | No | Yes |
Prices are US App Store prices. Details of other apps come from their store listings and websites, checked on 4 October 2026
Why choose Waterie
- No ads, on the free plan or anywhere else, and nothing to buy to remove them.
- Every built-in drink and its hydration value is on the free plan, including Thai favourites like Thai tea, oliang and pink milk.
- Photo logging: point your camera at a drink and Waterie identifies it. Free scans every week.
- Your companion has a voice. Plip or Plop reacts to your day, and the Roast voice teases you into drinking. Both voices are free.
- No drink counts for more than its volume, so your progress only shows fluid you actually drank.
Who Waterie is for
Waterie is for people who want a free plan with no ads, who would rather snap a photo than scroll a drink list, and who want every drink counted without paying.
It is also for people who ignore polite reminders. Pick the Roast voice and Plip or Plop will tease you until you drink. If you would rather be encouraged, the Friendly voice does that instead, and you can switch any time.
Common questions
Is Waterie free?
Yes. The free plan counts every drink and includes reminders, widgets, achievements, both companion voices and free photo scans every week, with no ads. Premium adds unlimited photo logging, weather-based goals, advanced insights and smart reminders for $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
Can I move my WaterMinder history to Waterie?
No. Waterie has no import tool, so you would start fresh.
Does Waterie have an Apple Watch or Wear OS app?
No. Waterie runs on iPhone and Android phones and does not sync with Apple Health or Health Connect.
Try Waterie free
The free plan counts every drink and includes reminders, widgets and both companion voices. No ads, and it is not a trial.