Comparison

Quit Drinking vs SipBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Quit Drinking

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to support individuals in their journey to quit drinking alcohol. It features a unique buddy system for mutual accountability, a community forum for shared experiences, and various trackers for progress, cravings, and health benefits.

Highlights
  • Buddy System for quitting together
  • Community Forum for support
  • Streak Timer and Tracker
  • Drink, Calorie, Craving, and Trigger Trackers
  • Quit Coach and Guided Meditations
  • Money Calculator and Health Benefits tracking
Features
Read full description

Quitting can be difficult and overwhelming, but with Quit Drinking it becomes a lot easier. We provide many resources that have been proven to help people quit alcohol. We created the first ever Buddy System, where you and a friend can quit together and track each other's progress. Take the first step to an alcohol-free life and download Quit Drinking. Features: ▶ Buddy System ▶ Community Forum ▶ Future Quit Date ▶ Streak Timer ▶ Streak Tracker ▶ Drink Tracker ▶ Calorie Tracker ▶ Quit Coach ▶ Goals ▶ Money Calculator ▶ Timeline Achievements ▶ Health Benefits ▶ Personal Journal ▶ Craving Tracker ▶ Trigger Tracker ▶ Products ▶ Guided Breathing ▶ Guided Meditation ▶ Selfie a Day ▶ Daily Check In ▶ Dark Mode Support Quit Plan Subscription Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the period you selected. Subscriptions may be managed within your Account Page in the App Store, Manage Subscriptions. By continuing you agree to our Privacy policy and Terms of use found at: https://quitlytelerehab.com/privacy-policy

About

SipBuddy

This app helps you reduce alcohol consumption with habit tracking, motivational tools, and personalized goal setting. It offers insights into how drinking affects your life and provides a private, secure space to manage your progress without judgment.

Highlights
  • Effortless drink and dry day logging
  • Achievement badges and streaks
  • Smart insights on drinking impact
  • Pop-up motivators and reminders
  • Customizable goals for drinking reduction
  • Private and secure progress tracking
Features
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Cutting back on alcohol doesn’t have to feel like punishment. SipBuddy helps you drink less (or not at all) without turning your life into a health retreat. We mix habit tracking, streaks, achievements, and just the right amount of attitude to help you take control of your drinking — on your terms. Try it FREE for 7 days. Cancel anytime. WHAT YOU GET Effortless Tracking Log drinks, dry days, and moods in seconds — no spreadsheets or guilt trips. Achievement Badges and Streaks Stay motivated with fun milestones and streaks you won’t want to break. Smart Insights See how your drinking affects your wallet, energy, mood, and more. Pop-up Motivators Get cheeky nudges and reminders when you need them (and no spam when you don’t). Your Goals, Your Rules Whether you want to go totally dry or just avoid those “oops” nights, SipBuddy’s got you. Fun Without the Filter No preachy lectures. No cringey affirmations. Just real tools and real laughs. Private and Secure Your progress is your business. We’re just here to cheer you on. SIMPLE PRICING $9.99/month or $39.99/year (save 58%) 7-day FREE trial to see if it vibes with you Cancel anytime, no questions asked. Whether you’re sober-curious, looking to save cash, or just want to dodge the next hangover from hell, SipBuddy has your back. Download SipBuddy today and start your 7-day free trial. Your future self says thanks. Terms of Use: https://www.sipbuddyapp.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.sipbuddyapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Quit Drinking4 screens
SipBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SipBuddy at free with in-app purchases against Quit Drinking's subscription. SipBuddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Quit Drinking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 9). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quit Drinking sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SipBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Quit Drinking against 5.0 for SipBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quit Drinking has 4.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Quit Drinking's written reviews are positive against 100% of SipBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quit Drinking ships an update every 3 months, SipBuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quit Drinking versus SipBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuit DrinkingSipBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.3K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJonathan KoppMetellus Productions LLC

Customer experience

Quit Drinking

All ratings4,297 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative13.1%

SipBuddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Quit Drinking

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to unsubscribe from paid version
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing comments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add progress tracking widget
  • Implement user blocking/muting
  • Improve health tracking and analytics
  • Support multiple currencies and metrics

SipBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Quit Drinking

Subscriptions6
  • Quit Plan$4.991 Month
  • Quit Plan Plus$19.991 Month
  • Quit Plan 1 Month$19.991 Month
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  • Quit Plan Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Quit Plan 6 Months$64.996 Months
  • Quit Plan 1 Year$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Customize$1.99
  • Community Badge$4.99
4 purchases

SipBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • SipBuddy Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • SipBuddy Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SipBuddy Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • SipBuddy Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Quit Drinking free?
Quit Drinking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipBuddy free?
SipBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quit Drinking or SipBuddy?
SipBuddy is rated higher. Quit Drinking averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while SipBuddy averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Quit Drinking or SipBuddy have ads?
SipBuddy shows ads; Quit Drinking does not.
Which is updated more often, Quit Drinking or SipBuddy?
Quit Drinking ships an update every 3 months, and SipBuddy weekly. Most recently, Quit Drinking was updated on November 3, 2026 and SipBuddy on November 5, 2026.

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