Sober SideKick vs Wait
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sober community support
- Sobriety counter
- Daily sobriety tracker
- Anonymous social network
- Access to AA/NA meetings
- Motivational content and blogs
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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.
Wait
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You know the word or name — of course you do. You can almost taste it, but it won't come up. Wait-Wait is built for exactly that maddeningly frustrating moment. Just describe what you're reaching for — type it or say it out loud — and Wait-Wait suggests the word or name you're after. Tap the right one and it's yours again. Not quite? Add another detail and it tries again, like a friend who's good at this game. But finding the word is only half of it. Wait-Wait quietly saves every word you recover — along with the description you gave it — into your personal Lexicon, so the ones that trip you up can stop tripping you up: • Look Up — describe a word or name, get smart guesses in seconds. • Warmup — a short daily round that re-tests words from your Lexicon, in your own words. • Wait-Loss Center — a one-minute speed drill to trim the "wait" between a thought and the word for it. • Rematch — gentle, spaced check-ins on the words you've found, so they stick. Speak or type, your choice. Hear any word read aloud. No account, no clutter — and it's free. A note on privacy: your descriptions are sent to an AI service to generate the guesses; your speech is transcribed on your device. Wait-Wait doesn't track you. That word has been hiding long enough. Let Wait-Wait help you find it — and remember it next time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sober SideKick at 17.0 against Wait's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sober SideKick | Wait |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Thompson | David Simon |
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
Wait
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sober SideKick
No in-app purchases
Wait
No in-app purchases









