Nice
Great start
terrible
Block apps while blockers on
Don’t spend your money
Can’t remove
Disgusting
Buggy app
Horrible app
Block doesn’t work
This is not *the* cold turkey app
Maybe this one is good I have no idea, but others should recognize that this one in the App Store isn’t the original.
Why do I need to pay?
Do not pay for this
Not Free
Great app if you don’t expect the world from it
I absolutely love that this app basically doesn’t care if you do or don’t check in. Sure, it keeps track of stats and such, but I’ve never been bugged, pressured, or judged if I miss a check-in. It’s just picks up from there and lets you keep rolling on.
The journal feature is always available. Again, I’ve never been bugged, pressured, or judged if I don’t journal, but the option to journal is always there if I need it or want it. It’s really helped to write down my thoughts at different times.
Turkey is my favorite. He (or she) reflects the stage I’m in on my journey. During my longest streak, Turkey went from being drug out and run down to happy and reading a book instead of the negative habits that marked the beginning of my journey. The illustrations of Turkey act as a mirror to my own behavior and a window into how my behavior affects myself and others. I love seeing Turkey on my Home Screen and on the app.
Lastly, it’s informed, but not clinical! Language typically considered crass is not a taboo here, it’s just normal. And being able to use common vernacular in circumstances has helped normalize or weaken the taboo of my behavior, which has helped me face it head on.
I use this app in conjunction with community, personal connection, exercise, the support of my wife, and Brainbuddy, on top of about 8 years of on-and-off recovery work. The simplicity of using Cold Turkey and Brainbuddy for daily check-ins and brain rewiring has made my latest attempt a recovery and sobriety more successful than ever.
This app won’t kure your addiction, but it is a great asset to add to a recovery framework. I pay for both this app and Brainbuddy, and using them simultaneously in combination with my existing framework has been ridiculously helpful. Hope you all love it, too.
Just a timer app, don’t pay
It preys on people’s vulnerabilities, and the creator should be ashamed for charging such a high price with a dishonest app description and payment setup.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern, the app is still very new, and we’re actively working on adding the deeper tools and resources we promised. A big update is coming soon with more educational content, analytics, exercises, and challenges designed to truly support people in breaking habits. If you’d like to share what specific features would help you most, please reach out at simon@smallstack.dk. Your input can directly shape how we improve.
