# Days Since vs CTRL

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Days Since at 20K against CTRL's 4. Days Since also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). CTRL's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days Since sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days Since has 20K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Days Since's written reviews are positive against 100% of CTRL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days Since | CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-since-quit-habit-tracker/id1445348921/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A Couple of Friends OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445348680) | [Viral Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773821550) |

## What reviewers say

### Days Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-since-quit-habit-tracker/id1445348921)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Break free from bad habits with this tracker. Create custom counters for any vice, like smoking, and visualize your progress. Stay motivated by seeing how long you've gone without giving in, helping you achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Custom habit counters, Track progress visually, Motivation through tracking, Break bad habits, Sober time counter

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Count Up Club - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Count Up Club - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| (DISCOUNT) Count Up Club | $11.99 | per year |
| Count Up Club - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| (DISCOUNT) Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Count Up Club - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and responsive
- 💡 Customizable counters and colors
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID/passcode
- 🔥 Helpful for breaking bad habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💰 Subscription model could be improved
- 📱 Limited widget/Apple Watch support
- 🖍 Desire for more color options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not always displaying correctly
- Occasional data sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/pause counters
- Notification system for milestones
- Folder/category organization
- Integration with other health apps
- Option to track money saved


### CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854)

This app helps users break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes through daily pledges, progress tracking, and educational insights. It offers a private and anonymous experience to foster self-control and build a stronger mindset for recovery.

**Highlights:** Daily pledge system, Sobriety streak tracker, Educational insights, Minimalist and anonymous design, Inspirational reminders, Track progress and milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTRL Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| CTRL Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days Since free?

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

### Is CTRL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days Since or CTRL?

CTRL is rated higher. Days Since averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while CTRL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Days Since or CTRL have ads?

Neither Days Since nor CTRL 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.*