Hydrogels have been widely used in the biomedical field for developing bioengineered tissues and novel treatments such as wound dressings and drug delivery systems. They are composed of over 90% water and crosslinked polymeric chains and exhibit a pronounced viscoelastic behavior. The precise evaluation and control of their viscoelastic properties are often critical in terms of functionality and efficacy. When hydrogels are used as 3D cell culture environments, their viscoelasticity plays an important role in the cell differentiation, proliferation and remodeling. Similarly, mastering the gel formation kinetics and its final viscoelasticity is crucial for manufacturing processes such as biocasting, 3D bioprinting and electrospinning. Similarly, hydrogels degradation plays an important role in applications such as drug release and tissue engineering.