# Sober Time vs StarDay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarDay at none against Sober Time's 5. StarDay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sober Time's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 578) and review sentiment (85% vs 68%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sober Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StarDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sober Time against 4.8 for StarDay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober Time has 43K ratings behind it against 578, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Sober Time's written reviews are positive against 68% of StarDay's.

Sober Time ships an update every 2 weeks, StarDay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sober Time | StarDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079/reviews)** | [4.8 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 578 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sociosoftware LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158895078) | [AboutMe Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088980079) |

## What reviewers say

### Sober Time

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

Track multiple addictions, set personal goals, and find motivation with daily messages. Connect with a supportive community forum and monitor your progress, including money saved. Personalize your experience with custom backgrounds and themes.

**Highlights:** Track multiple addictions, Set and customize goals, Daily motivational messages, Sober community forum, Personalize with backgrounds/icons, Track money saved, Relapse tracking with notes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**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


### StarDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550)

Easily track important life events with unlimited countdowns. Customize widgets to visualize your progress and forget about intrusive advertisements. This app helps you stay on top of your milestones.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Customizable widgets, Streak tracking, Ad-free experience, Event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient countdown timer
- 💡 Handy widget functionality
- 🔓 No subscriptions or ads
- ⭐ Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (unable to select custom countdown)
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing events (order, background, etc.)
- 🔢 Limited to one countdown at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying custom countdowns
- Countdown restarting unexpectedly after deleting an event

**Requested features**

- Ability to display multiple countdowns on widget
- Option to customize countdown display (time, background, etc.)
- Automatic sorting of events by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sober Time free?

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

### Is StarDay free?

StarDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sober Time or StarDay?

Sober Time is rated higher. Sober Time averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while StarDay averages 4.8 from 578 ratings.

### Do Sober Time or StarDay have ads?

Sober Time shows ads; StarDay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sober Time or StarDay?

Sober Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and StarDay weekly. Most recently, Sober Time was updated on November 5, 2026 and StarDay on November 3, 2026.

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