# Stand Down vs Become

The clearest difference is rating: Become at 5.0 against Stand Down's 4.2. Become also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.3). Stand Down's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stand Down sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Become asks for nothing beyond the download.

Become holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stand Down has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand Down | Become |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-down/id1312538743/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/become-an-app-for-change/id1669556510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Here and Now Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/688669245) | [Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292950620) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-down/id1312538743)

This app helps U.S. Veterans cut back on or quit alcohol. It provides tools and accountability for changing drinking habits, offering immediate support and strategies for cravings and high-risk times.

**Highlights:** Track drinking patterns and triggers, Set drinking objectives (stop or moderate), Receive continuous progress feedback, Access immediate tools for temptation, Learn strategies for cravings and moods, Prepare for high-risk drinking events, Schedule alternative activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandDown Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


### Become

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/become-an-app-for-change/id1669556510)

This program helps you make positive changes in your life, such as quitting smoking or saving money. It uses therapeutic activities based on psychological approaches to increase your motivation and success. The app offers up to 70 activities and can be used independently or alongside professional counseling.

**Highlights:** Behavior change program, Therapeutic activities, Motivation enhancement, Goal setting support, Smoking cessation, Financial management, Improved friendships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand Down free?

Stand Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Become free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stand Down or Become?

Become is rated higher. Stand Down averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Become averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stand Down or Become have ads?

Neither Stand Down nor Become shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*