# Sober SideKick vs CTRL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sober SideKick at none against CTRL's 2. Sober SideKick also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 4). CTRL's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sober SideKick asks for nothing beyond the download.

CTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober SideKick has 8.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Sober SideKick's written reviews are positive against 100% of CTRL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sober SideKick | CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-sidekick-quit-addiction/id1448251580/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chris Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397988760) | [Viral Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773821550) |

## 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


### 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 Sober SideKick free?

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

### Is CTRL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sober SideKick or CTRL?

CTRL is rated higher. Sober SideKick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while CTRL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sober SideKick or CTRL have ads?

Neither Sober SideKick 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.*