Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log water intake?
Tap the "Water" card on the home screen to access water tracking. You can use quick-add buttons for common amounts (250ml, 500ml, 750ml, 1000ml) or tap "Custom Amount" to enter a specific quantity. Your progress updates in real-time with beautiful animations!
How do I change my daily hydration goal?
Tap the profile icon (top right) → Settings → Daily Goal. You can set any custom goal that works for you. Most adults aim for 2-3 liters (64-100 oz) per day, but individual needs vary based on activity level, climate, and health conditions.
How do reminders work?
Tap the "Reminders" button on the home screen to customize notifications. You can:
- Enable/disable reminders
- Set hourly reminders (8AM-9PM)
- Choose specific times throughout the day
- Enable quiet hours (9PM-7AM) for uninterrupted sleep
What is water fasting mode?
Water fasting helps you track periods when you're only consuming water (no food). Tap the "Fasting" card on the home screen to:
- Choose from preset durations (12h, 16h, 18h, 20h, 24h, 36h, 48h, 72h)
- Set a custom duration
- Start an open-ended fast with no time limit
- View motivational messages based on your progress
- Track milestones and see your fasting history
What is breathwork and meditation?
Wavely includes guided breathwork exercises and meditation timers:
- Breathwork: 4-7-8 breathing, box breathing, and other calming techniques
- Meditation: Customizable timer with ambient sounds (waves, rain, fire, white noise, brown noise, chakra tones)
- Complete sessions to build streaks and unlock journal reflections
- Track your progress and total session count
How does the journal work?
After completing breathwork, meditation, or fasting sessions, you can reflect on your experience. The journal lets you:
- Select your mood (peaceful, energized, focused, grateful, calm, refreshed)
- Write personal notes about your session
- Filter reflections by type (all, water, breathwork, meditation, fasting)
- View your emotional patterns over time
- Delete entries you no longer want
How do streaks work?
Build a streak by reaching your daily hydration goal each day. Your streak displays on the home screen and history page. Streaks reset at midnight in your local timezone. Premium users can recover lost streaks once per month in the Store.
Can I switch between mL and oz?
Yes! Go to Settings (profile icon → settings icon) → Units and choose your preferred measurement system. Wavely supports both metric (mL/L) and imperial (oz/cups) measurements. All existing data automatically converts to the new unit.
What's the pay-what-you-want model?
We believe everyone deserves access to wellness tools. That's why you can choose any price tier ($0.99, $2.99, $4.99, $9.99) to unlock premium features - they all unlock the exact same features. Pick the amount that feels right for you. There are no subscriptions or hidden costs.
What features are included in premium?
Premium unlocks:
- Extended fasting presets: 36h, 48h, 72h fasts
- Custom fasting durations: Set any duration from 1-720 hours
- Streak recovery: Recover a lost streak once per month
- Future premium features: All upcoming paid features included
- Support development: Help us build more wellness features
Does my data sync between devices?
Yes! Wavely uses Apple's iCloud to automatically sync your data across all devices signed into the same Apple ID. This includes:
- Water entries and hydration goals
- Fasting sessions and history
- Breathwork and meditation sessions
- Journal reflections
- Streaks and statistics
- Profile and settings
- Premium purchase status
Can I restore my purchase on another device?
Yes! Your premium status syncs automatically via your Apple ID to all devices. Just sign in with the same Apple ID. If you need to manually restore, go to Settings → Restore Purchase.
Does Wavely collect my health data?
No. Your data is stored in YOUR private iCloud account and on your device. We cannot access, view, or retrieve your data. We don't use analytics, tracking, or any third-party services. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Can I delete my water logs or other data?
Yes! You have complete control:
- Delete individual water entries from the water tracking screen (edit button)
- Delete fasting sessions by swiping left in the fasting history
- Delete journal reflections by swiping left
- Reset all data in Settings if you want to start fresh
- Delete the app to remove all local data
- Delete iCloud data: Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Storage → Wavely → Delete Data
Does Wavely integrate with Apple Health?
Not yet, but we're considering adding this feature in a future update! This would allow you to sync your hydration data with the Health app. We'll always ask for your permission before accessing Health data.
What are "water equivalents"?
Water equivalents are fun comparisons that show your progress in relatable ways - like "You've drunk enough to fill 3 coffee mugs!" or "That's half a goldfish bowl!" They appear on the water tracking screen and scale up as you drink more (coffee mugs → goldfish bowls → buckets → bathtubs → hot tubs → swimming pools). They make tracking more engaging!
How do widgets work?
Wavely provides home screen and lock screen widgets showing your hydration progress:
- Add widgets by long-pressing your home screen → tap "+" → search "Wavely"
- Widgets display your current water intake and progress toward your goal
- Widgets update automatically when you log water
- Available in multiple sizes for customization
How do I share my progress?
Tap the "Share" button on the home screen to share motivational messages about your wellness journey via Messages, social media, or any app. Sharing is completely private - we don't track what you share or where you share it.
Can I change my profile name or picture?
Yes! Tap the profile icon (top right) → Settings. You can set a display name and choose a profile image. This is optional and stored only on your device and private iCloud.
What are the ambient sounds in meditation?
The meditation timer includes several calming ambient sounds:
- Waves: Ocean waves for deep relaxation
- Rain: Gentle rainfall
- Fire: Crackling fireplace
- White Noise: Consistent static for focus
- Brown Noise: Deeper frequency for sleep
- Chakra Tones: Meditative frequencies
Why did my streak reset?
Streaks reset if you don't reach your daily hydration goal by midnight in your timezone. To avoid losing streaks:
- Set a realistic daily goal
- Enable reminders to stay on track
- Check your progress throughout the day
- Premium users can recover one lost streak per month
I found a bug or have a feature request
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at lamplough.alex+wavely@gmail.com with details. We read every message and use your feedback to make Wavely better.
Wellness Tips
Hydration
- Start your day with a glass of water to kickstart hydration
- Keep a water bottle visible as a reminder to drink regularly
- Drink more during exercise, hot weather, or illness
- If you're thirsty, you're already mildly dehydrated - drink up!
- Pale yellow urine indicates good hydration
- Listen to your body - everyone's needs are different
Fasting
- Start with shorter fasts (12-16 hours) and gradually increase duration
- Stay hydrated - water, black coffee, and tea are typically allowed
- Break fasts gently with easily digestible foods
- Consult a healthcare professional before starting any fasting regimen
- Listen to your body - if you feel unwell, it's okay to stop
- Fasting isn't suitable for everyone (pregnant, certain medical conditions)
Breathwork & Meditation
- Practice in a quiet, comfortable space
- Start with short sessions (5-10 minutes) and build up
- Consistency matters more than duration
- Morning meditation can set a positive tone for the day
- Use breathwork to manage stress and anxiety
- Don't judge your practice - there's no "perfect" meditation
Still Need Help?
If you couldn't find what you're looking for, please reach out:
- General Support: lamplough.alex+wavely@gmail.com
- Privacy Questions: lamplough.alex+wavely@gmail.com
- Feature Requests: lamplough.alex+wavely@gmail.com
- Bug Reports: lamplough.alex+wavely@gmail.com
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.