RECO Second Story vs CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RECO Second Story
This invite-only community connects individuals with peers and coaches for mutual support throughout their recovery journey. It offers real-time posts, daily inspirations, and a wealth of recovery content including videos, podcasts, and articles.
- Real-time posts
- Daily inspirations
- Recovery content (videos, podcasts, articles)
- Discussion forums
- Invite-only community
- Privacy controls
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Share updates, ask questions, support others, and stay connected with others throughout your recovery. This invite-only community is a tool to help you in recovery and receive support when you need it the most. Connect with: * Peers and coaches to share updates, ask questions, and offer support. * Your recovery program to receive inspirations, updates for onsite events, and ways to be involved. Key Features: * Real-time posts: This private group allows you to stay connected to fellow alumni in real-time. * Daily inspirations help to center your thoughts and actions. * Recovery Content: Explore videos, podcasts, and articles to help you as progress in your recovery. * Discussions are a way for you to share your voice and inspire others on recovery topics. * Privacy: The community is invite-only and created for RECO Intensive. You control what information to share.
CTRL
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.
- Daily pledge system
- Sobriety streak tracker
- Educational insights
- Minimalist and anonymous design
- Inspirational reminders
- Track progress and milestones
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Join thousands reclaiming their freedom. Break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes — one day at a time. CTRL helps you master self-control through daily pledges, powerful insights, and a clean sobriety tracker designed to guide you toward clarity, strength, and purpose. Whether you’re starting your journey or maintaining your streak, CTRL keeps you grounded, motivated, and accountable — all in complete privacy. HOW TO USE CTRL – SOBRIETY & SELF-CONTROL APP: Download CTRL — Your Daily Sobriety Companion Set your starting day and make your first pledge Track your progress and unlock milestones as you grow Learn daily insights about your mind, body, and purpose WHY THOUSANDS TRUST CTRL CTRL isn’t just a tracker — it’s a mindset shift. Every pledge is a step toward your higher self. Through progress tracking, daily motivation, and science-based education, CTRL helps you understand your relationship with substances and rebuild discipline from within. CTRL MAKES QUITTING SIMPLE Daily Pledge System Commit every day to your goal. Renew your promise and build consistency through conscious choice. Sobriety Streak Tracker See your progress in real time. Watch your days of control add up and celebrate key milestones as you reclaim your freedom. Educational Insights Discover how alcohol, weed, and cigarettes affect your body, brain, and relationships — and learn how to reverse the damage. Minimalist & Anonymous No judgment, no social profile, no noise. Just you, your progress, and your purpose. Inspirational Reminders Receive motivational messages to keep your mindset strong through every high and low. FEATURES & BENEFITS Simple, distraction-free interface Track your sobriety streaks and milestones Learn facts about physical and mental recovery Build habits through daily pledges Stay inspired with curated motivational content 100% anonymous — no personal data shared PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Unlock full access with CTRL Premium: Unlimited educational content and insights Exclusive motivational modules Priority updates and early feature access $7.99/month or $39.99/year (save 58%) TAKE BACK CONTROL Every great change begins with one decision. Make your pledge today — and become the person you were meant to be. Terms & conditions : https://lumpy-borogovia-216.notion.site/CTRL-Terms-Conditions-29d2a15cf5768027ae60e0891b8eb92a
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RECO Second Story at none against CTRL's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RECO Second Story asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RECO Second Story against 5.0 for CTRL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | RECO Second Story | CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Second Story | Viral Tech Inc. |
Customer experience
RECO Second Story
CTRL
In-app purchases
RECO Second Story
No in-app purchases
CTRL
- CTRL Pro$7.991 Month
- CTRL Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year









