# Sober Time - Sobriety Counter — user reviews > 1,029 indexed App Store user reviews of Sober Time by Sociosoftware LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 40,890 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 36,810 · 4★ 2,829 · 3★ 752 · 2★ 165 · 1★ 334 ## What do users think of Sober Time? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💪 Helps track sobriety progress - 📊 Provides detailed statistics and milestones - 🙏 Offers motivational quotes and support - 💰 Tracks money saved from not using - 🤝 Connects with a supportive community - 📝 Allows journaling and self-reflection - 🔍 Customizable tracking for multiple addictions **Cons** - 💸 Excessive ads, especially for gambling - 🚫 Limits on free features like journaling - 🔁 Resets progress when reinstalling app **Commonly reported bugs** - Login/account issues after device changes - Inconsistent notification and reminder functionality **Most requested features** - More customization options for widgets and displays - Ability to track progress in more granular units - Integration with other recovery apps and services - Improved ad-free experience for premium users ## Newest reviews (20 of 1,029) ### 3/5 — Oh my god, the ads. *2026-08-26, version 4.4.01* The amount of ads the Sober Time app has makes me want to go back to drinking. ### 4/5 — Used to be better *2026-08-22, version 4.4.01* This was my favorite tracker app, but every update makes it worse. ### 3/5 — Good but.. *2026-08-17, version 4.4.01* The app helped me overcome an addiction. But the free version is pushing gambling adds 😂 I personally don’t have a gambling problem but can’t imagine people who are struggling ### 5/5 — Love the features *2026-08-14, version 4.4.01* It’s still new for me but I like that it’s simple and straight forward. I don’t mind watching some ads so that I can enjoy this for free ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-08-13, version 4.4.01* Free and effective! ### 5/5 — Like it *2026-08-12, version 4.4.01* Very basic but I like that. ### 3/5 — Good App but… *2026-08-12, version 4.4.01* This is a good app but the adverts are for gambling. An app that is designed to deal with addictions shouldn’t have gambling ads. Seems like a major disconnect! ### 5/5 — It does its job *2026-08-12, version 4.4.01* All I wanted it for was to keep track of my sobriety date and it does it. Really hoping it stops reminding me to leave a review so I decided to post this so it can stop annoying me. ### 5/5 — I rate this app *2026-08-11, version 4.4.01* Helpful with keeping track ### 5/5 — Really helped me stay sober *2026-08-11, version 4.4.01* Almost 4 yrs now. The threat of having to restart the counter if I messed up really kept me going ### 4/5 — Great, overall. *2026-08-11, version 4.4.01* I really am enjoying this app. It holds me accountable. Sucks you have to pays a yearly subscription just to be able to see your progress on the widget and for the extras. ### 5/5 — I’m Sober!! *2026-08-09, version 4.4.01* I love this app! ### 5/5 — A must have app!! *2026-08-09, version 4.4.01* A huge tool in tracking recovery!! A must have for all serious about getting their life back to live again sober. Highly recommend!! ### 4/5 — Rating *2026-08-09, version 4.4.01* Rating ### 5/5 — I like this app. *2026-08-07, version 4.4.01* It’s a free app resource to help you stay motivated by reflecting with journal prompts. It also keep track of your progress on a stopwatch. ### 5/5 — LOVE THIS SO MUCH AND THAT IT COMES WITH A PASSWORD! *2026-08-05, version 4.3.11* (: ### 5/5 — Get this app ASAP *2026-08-05, version 4.3.11* I normally don’t do this kinda stuff but when something is as good as this I have to speak up. Download it. You won’t regret it. ### 5/5 — It’s alright *2026-08-04, version 4.3.11* It would be nice if it gave you facts throughout the process to get a bit more exited on what’s happening inside your body. ### 3/5 — Horrible ads *2026-08-03, version 4.3.11* The ads are full screen and take a minute or two to complete. Very intrusive. Otherwise the app has solid features. ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-08-03, version 4.3.11* I enjoy having this as it is a great reminder of my progress ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — gambling ads *2026-07-24, version 4.3.11* wouldn’t recommend if your addiction is gambling.. (I understand this is a free app and you need revenue, but opening a “sobriety” app to a gambling ad is insane.) ### 1/5 — K *2026-07-20, version 4.3.11* I have used this app for years and sometimes I would have to watch the seconds go by just to come out of my cravings this app is amazing and reminds me how good I am doing and encourages me too keep going !!! ### 1/5 — Annoying *2026-07-14, version 4.3.11* Greedy app everything costs money I’m about to relapse just cs this app ### 1/5 — ADS ADS ADS AND MORE ADS *2026-07-14, version 4.3.11* App is cool until the nonstop popup ads takeover. Deleted. I'll stick to tracking sobriety on my ad-free calendar. ### 1/5 — Used to be good *2026-07-04, version 4.3.10* They put the widget behind a paywall and there are ads every few clicks. I’d gladly pay like $10 one time, but there’s no way I’m paying $30 a year for widget access. ### 1/5 — Widget *2026-07-01, version 4.3.10* I thought this app was great and I really enjoyed being able to track my sober days until I woke up this morning and all of a sudden I have to pay to have a widget. I can no longer see my sober days on my home screen and now they want me to pay $30 a year or five dollars a month. Doesn’t seem right when we’re all just trying to be sober here and they are worried about money. ### 1/5 — Made widgets a Premium feature?! GOODBYE! *2026-07-01, version 4.3.10* There are better apps that won’t charge premium for widgets that were free just yesterday. ### 1/5 — Kalshi Sponsors this app *2026-06-24, version 4.3.08* … which is weird? So I guess if you have a GAMBLING ADDICTION. Don’t use this app. Disgusting ### 1/5 — Harmful ads *2026-06-18, version 4.3.08* Pretty messed up that the ads on an app targeted towards people with addiction issues are for gambling. (For the record I’ve never received gambling ads outside of this app and 90% of my ads within the app are for a gambling platform). Additionally, I understand having ads on a free app, but not after every single navigation option. Makes it unusable. ### 1/5 — Frauds *2026-06-14, version 4.3.08* Gambling adds on an addiction recovery site. Frauds ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great encouragement *2026-08-30, version 4.4.01* It’s a good reminder to stay sober and the journal prompts really get you thinking ### 5/5 — Stacking days *2026-08-29, version 4.4.01* Good way to count days sober ### 5/5 — Jules *2026-08-27, version 4.4.01* Motivational app ### 5/5 — Great way to keep track of my sobriety *2026-08-26, version 4.4.01* 10/10 ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-25, version 4.4.01* I love this app. I check it first thing in the morning to keep me motivated and to understand where I'm at in my sobriety. I enjoy the forums and also the updates on where my body and brain are at ### 5/5 — Best Sobriety Tracker *2026-08-22, version 4.4.01* I’ve tried so many. This one is the best!! I especially love the updates with all the health progress information. This encourages me to keep going! ### 5/5 — Being Clean *2026-08-20, version 4.4.01* I’m thankful for an app that helps me count my clean time to the tee. I also like the notes feature it has. Wishing all the best ### 5/5 — Best sober app I’ve used *2026-08-17, version 4.4.01* The daily journal prompts are incredibly helpful and I love the health timeline that has been recently added. The community aspect is also wonderful. Such a great app I’ve gotten far more benefit from this app from multiple others I have tried! Also the subscription price is very reasonable. ### 5/5 — 2026 *2026-08-16, version 4.4.01* I love that it counts it down to the seconds!! ### 5/5 — Nice App *2026-08-15, version 4.4.01* I’m 2 years sober today thanks to AA --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*