# Retainer Timer vs Sober

The clearest difference is rating: Sober at 4.7 against Retainer Timer's 1.0. Sober also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Retainer Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sober sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Retainer Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sober holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retainer Timer ships an update fortnightly, Sober every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retainer Timer | Sober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lachlan Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411887448) | [Team Penguin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322113258) |

## What reviewers say

### Retainer Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449)

This app helps users remember to put in their dental retainers or clear aligners after eating. It provides notifications and tracks daily statistics for wear time, with cloud storage for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Wear time reminders, Daily statistics, Cloud data storage, Device switching, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059)

This program uses hypnosis to help users quit drinking and embrace a healthier, alcohol-free life. It aims to transform beliefs about alcohol, improve focus, and boost overall well-being.  Success requires user commitment and may be enhanced with complementary therapies.

**Highlights:** Quit drinking hypnosis program, Transform beliefs about alcohol, Improve focus and decision-making, Reclaim energy and vitality, Enhance physical well-being, Dismantle addiction facets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly $9.99, 3-day free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly $19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Lifetime $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Effective from the first session
- 💡 Powerful hypnosis experience
- 👍 Soothing and melodic voice
- 👍 Great for sleep and sobriety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Audio issues on some devices
- ⚠️ Unclear trial period

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback not working
- Incorrect information about trial length

**Requested features**

- More free sessions
- Improved onboarding and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retainer Timer free?

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

### Is Sober free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retainer Timer or Sober?

Sober is rated higher. Retainer Timer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sober averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Retainer Timer or Sober have ads?

Neither Retainer Timer nor Sober shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retainer Timer or Sober?

Retainer Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Sober every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retainer Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sober on November 8, 2026.

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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.*