Comparison

Sober SideKick vs Reframe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sober SideKick

This app provides a supportive community and tools for individuals seeking to quit alcohol or drug addiction. It offers a sobriety tracker, counter, and access to recovery resources, connecting users with others on a similar journey.

Highlights
  • Sober community support
  • Sobriety counter
  • Daily sobriety tracker
  • Anonymous social network
  • Access to AA/NA meetings
  • Motivational content and blogs
Features
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Sober Sidekick - the sober community with addiction recovery support. Quit drinking alcohol today with your sober buddy app, with sobriety counter and tracker that helps you track daily your sober time. You are never alone with Sober Sidekick. Stop drinking, stay sober and get the right support. Your Sober Buddy App Quit drinking with Sober Sidekick, a sobriety and addiction recovery app for those struggling with alcohol or drugs. Our sober community members are here to support you. Receive guidance on how to stay sober and start your recovery journey today Join a judgment-free social network Alcohol addiction is fed in isolation. Immerse yourself in an understanding community of users who are on the path to recovery too. Stop drinking alcohol, take the first step and remember, you are not alone in this. Quit drinking or using drugs - start your addiction recovery journey with Sober Sidekick, your sobriety app. Track your addiction recovery daily Stay sober, day after day, from alcohol and drugs. Track your daily progress with our sobriety tracker feature. Get sober - our sobriety counter helps you count the days clean and accomplish goals and keep the motivation up: one day, 30 days, 60 days, and more. Sober Sidekick - More than a Social Network, a Valuable Sober Community Sober social networks features within the app will help you create your support system. Sober time, addiction recovery struggles, and wins can be shared in anonymous posts. Receive and lend recovery support through comments or empathy badges (likes). You can also message users directly. Alcohol or drugs recovery relies heavily on community; connect with a supportive, ego-free social network. All the addiction recovery help in one app Addiction recovery support & resources are offered in the app. Have a direct line to 24/7 AA and NA meetings. You will find motivational content and blogs to support your journey to an addiction-free life. Our sober community is here to support and has the same goal - Quit drinking or using drug and start your addiction recovery journey today. Stop drinking alcohol, seek addiction recovery and join our Sober Sidekick community today, where users have access to addiction recovery resources and daily support. Sober Sidekick - Your sobriety counter and tracker to start your addiction recovery today. Here are our app features to make your recovery journey easier: Sober Community: - Addiction recovery isn’t easy; connect with accountability partners (AA meetings) to stay on track with sobriety goals - Quit drinking and receive help: AA support is available every time you reach out, guaranteed! - Our Sobriety tracker & counter app gives you everything you need to keep moving forward Sober Tracker: - Days sober can be tracked (days, weeks, months & years) - Stay clean with our sobriety counter that helps you track days clean - Sober time: track and hit milestones, then celebrate! Sober Social Network: - Sober stories: share social media posts, comments, and empathy badges (likes) - Declare “I am sober” to the world, even if it’s anonymously - Sober posts are anonymous, so you can keep your identity private - Sober social network available through direct messaging feature Addiction Recovery Resources: - Addiction Recovery Counselors are available when you need help - AA meetings and NA meetings via Zoom 24/7 - Sober perspectives and support available through motivational content and blogs - Alcohol Treatment options, IOP treatments, Outpatient Programs, Substance Abuse Programs, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Dharma Recovery and more - unlock motivations and find what works for you! Join our sober community to receive the support you need to get sober and stay that way.

About

Reframe

This app helps users reduce or quit alcohol consumption through a neuroscience-based approach. It offers an educational program, progress tracking, a supportive community, and various tools. Premium coaching is available for enhanced support.

Highlights
  • Neuroscience-based alcohol reduction program
  • 160-day evidence-based education
  • Progress tracking tools
  • Private community support
  • Meditations and games
  • Premium coaching options
Features
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Reframe is the #1 alcohol reduction app, built to help you drink less and live more. Whether your goal is to cut back or quit drinking entirely, Reframe’s neuroscience approach can help you change the way alcohol shows up in your life. With a core 160-day, evidence-based, education program, progress tracking, a private community, and a multitude of tools (think meditations, games, and more!), you’ve got everything you need to change your relationship with booze at the click of a button. Need extra support? Uplevel your alcohol-free or alcohol-reduction journey with Reframe’s premium Thrive Coaching and get 1:1 access to a certified recovery coach, live coaching calls, and exclusive video content. Try Reframe FREE for 7 days, and Reframe the way you think and drink. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING TERMS Reframe currently offers auto-renewing subscriptions for accessing the app. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current payment period. Prices listed in the app are USD and may differ outside of the United States, depending on country of residence. You may turn off auto-renew at any time by accessing your iTunes account settings. Payment must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to renewal. To read Reframe’s terms of use & privacy policy, please visit: https://www.theglucobit.com/terms-of-use and https://www.theglucobit.com/privacy For more information or feedback, please contact us at support@reframeapp.com

Screenshots

Sober SideKick4 screens
Reframe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sober SideKick at none against Reframe's 10. Sober SideKick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 62%). Reframe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reframe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Sober SideKick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sober SideKick against 4.7 for Reframe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 46K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Sober SideKick's written reviews are positive against 62% of Reframe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sober SideKick ships an update every 2 weeks, Reframe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sober SideKick versus Reframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSober SideKickReframe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better4.7 (46K ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K46K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB378 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChris ThompsonGlucobit Inc.

Customer experience

Sober SideKick

All ratings8,078 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews718 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.5%

Reframe

All ratings45,453 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,766 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

Sober SideKick

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Supportive community
  • 🚀 Accessible 24/7 support
  • 💡 Helpful for staying accountable and motivated
  • 👍 Safe and non-judgmental space
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app glitches or crashes
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating some features

Reframe

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game changer
  • 🚀 Helpful and informative
  • 👍 Supportive community
  • 👍 Accountability and tracking
  • 👍 Science-based approach

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy daily tasks and features
  • 🔑 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔑 Unclear pricing and trial details
  • 🔑 Limited content for non-US users
  • 🔑 Lacks social features for users

Bugs and requests

Sober SideKick

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with sober day counter accuracy
  • Trouble connecting to Zoom meetings

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved in-app analytics and progress tracking
  • Ability to delete or edit comments

Reframe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues
  • Blank screens and content not loading
  • Incorrect drink tracking and notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/favorite content
  • More personalized recommendations
  • Integration with other health apps
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Expanded social features and communities

In-app purchases

None

Sober SideKick

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Reframe

Subscriptions10
  • Reframe Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Reframe (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Reframe Silver (Monthly)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • Reframe (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe Silver (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Sober SideKick free?
Sober SideKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sober SideKick or Reframe?
Sober SideKick is rated higher. Sober SideKick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Reframe averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.
Do Sober SideKick or Reframe have ads?
Reframe shows ads; Sober SideKick does not.
Which is updated more often, Sober SideKick or Reframe?
Sober SideKick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reframe every 4 days. Most recently, Sober SideKick was updated on November 9, 2026 and Reframe on November 10, 2026.

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