# Sober Time vs Day Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Day Counter at none against Sober Time's shown. Day Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Sober Time's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 462) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sober Time sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Day Counter sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sober Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober Time has 43K ratings behind it against 462, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Sober Time's written reviews are positive against 90% of Day Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sober Time ships an update every 2 weeks, Day Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sober Time | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079/reviews)** | [4.7 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-countdown-timer/id1499976509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 462 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sociosoftware LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158895078) | [Bitsens](https://appshunter.io/developer/961189050) |

## What reviewers say

### Sober Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079)

Track multiple addictions, set personal goals, and receive daily motivation. Connect with a supportive community forum and visualize your progress with customizable timers and statistics. Personalize your experience with unique backgrounds and themes.

**Highlights:** Track multiple addictions, Customizable goals, Daily motivational messages, Sober community forum, Personalized addiction tracking, Relapse tracking, Money saved tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Custom Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Motion Backrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Sync | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads, especially for gambling
- 🚫 Limits on free features like journaling
- 🔁 Resets progress when reinstalling app

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues after device changes
- Inconsistent notification and reminder functionality

**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


### Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-countdown-timer/id1499976509)

Track days until or since any special moment with this simple, elegant app. Set unlimited counters for events like birthdays, holidays, or habit streaks. Stay organized with widgets, reminders, and custom notifications.

**Highlights:** Count up & countdown modes, Unlimited event counters, Widgets and reminders, Custom notifications, Clean and minimal design, Track habits and streaks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Custom Colors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Notes | $3.49 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $4.49 | one-time |
| All In One. 75% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $5.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 60% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited counters | $10.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $11.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 30% OFF | $15.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $19.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🎨 Nice design and colors
- 🙌 Motivating and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔋 Frequent ads in free version
- 🕰️ Missing time-based tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent date/time display
- Occasional sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add time-based tracking (hours, minutes, seconds)
- Provide more customization options
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sober Time free?

Sober Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Day Counter free?

Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sober Time or Day Counter?

Sober Time is rated higher. Sober Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Day Counter averages 4.7 from 462 ratings.

### Do Sober Time or Day Counter have ads?

Sober Time shows ads; Day Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sober Time or Day Counter?

Sober Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and Day Counter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sober Time was updated on November 1, 2026 and Day Counter on October 30, 2026.

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