A Plant Nanny alternative you play with friends
Plant Nanny is one of the most loved water trackers: you drink, your plant grows. If that keeps you going, stick with it. If you do better when other people are counting on you, Waterbuddies turns drinking water into a game with your friends, family or team.
At a glance
| Feature | Waterbuddies | Plant Nanny |
|---|---|---|
| The idea | Fill your bottle and race your friends | Drink water to grow virtual plants |
| Friends and group challenges | Yes: friends, groups, weekly challenges, live ranking and chat | Not mentioned on its Google Play page |
| Drink reminders | Yes, skipped once you hit your goal | Yes |
| Rewards | Streaks, drops, bottle designs and mini games | Plants, creatures and rewards |
| Ads and purchases | Small ads, removed with one purchase | Contains ads and in-game purchases, per its Google Play page |
Checked November 8, 2026 from Plant Nanny on Google Play. Apps change, so check their page for the latest. Plant Nanny is a trademark of its owner. Waterbuddies is not affiliated with Plant Nanny or its developer.
When Plant Nanny is the better pick
If you like a calm, solo habit and caring for something cute, Plant Nanny is excellent. It has lots of plants to collect, over 5 million downloads and a 4.7 star rating on Google Play.
When Waterbuddies is the better pick
Waterbuddies is for people who stay on track because of others. Add friends with a 6-letter ID, see who filled their bottle today, nudge someone who’s behind, and join a group with a new challenge every week. Every 250 ml also earns a ticket for a mini game.
Questions
Is there a water tracker I can use with friends?
Yes. Waterbuddies lets you add friends, make groups with weekly challenges and a live ranking, and send nudges and hearts.
Is Waterbuddies free?
Yes. It’s free with small ads, which you can remove with a one-time purchase.