Water reminder app: 7 things to look for
There are many water reminder apps. Use this checklist to pick one you will still use in a month.
1. It actually reaches you
The reminder must show up even when the app is closed. On Android that means notifications, and ideally the option to appear over other apps. On desktop it should run quietly in the tray or menu bar.
2. A flexible schedule
You want to set the interval and active hours, with snooze for meetings and quiet time at night.
3. A clear action
A reminder you can answer in one tap ("I drank") keeps the habit loop closed. Look for a snooze too.
4. Privacy
Check what the app collects. Many ask for accounts and send data to servers. TwoToTango keeps your videos, settings and count on your device, has no accounts inside the app, and no ads.
5. Fair price
A water reminder should not need a subscription. Free is best; if paid, check what you actually get.
6. Works where you work
If you spend your day on a laptop and your evenings on a phone, you want both. TwoToTango covers Android, Windows and Mac.
7. It feels personal
The biggest reason people ignore reminders is that they are generic. TwoToTango plays a short video of someone you love, which is much harder to swipe away.
What TwoToTango does not do
To be clear about it: TwoToTango is a friendly reminder with a daily count of confirmations. It does not measure millilitres, sync with smart bottles, or give health analysis. If you need detailed tracking, pair it with a tracker; if you need a nudge you will not ignore, it is built for that.
Never forget again
TwoToTango pops up a short video of someone you love to remind you to drink water. Free for Android, Windows and Mac.