# Sober SideKick vs Reframe

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 (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Sober SideKick ships an update every 2 weeks, Reframe every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sober SideKick | Reframe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-sidekick-quit-addiction/id1448251580/reviews)** | [4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 73 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chris Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397988760) | [Glucobit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485756275) |

## What reviewers say

### Sober SideKick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-sidekick-quit-addiction/id1448251580)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with sober day counter accuracy
- Trouble connecting to Zoom meetings

**Requested features**

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


### Reframe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #162 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reframe Access (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Reframe (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Reframe Silver (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Reframe (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Reframe Access (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Reframe Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Reframe Silver (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 10, 2026 and Reframe on November 10, 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.*