# RECO Second Story vs CTRL

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RECO Second Story | CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reco-second-story/id1551162874/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Second Story](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551163236) | [Viral Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773821550) |

## What reviewers say

### RECO Second Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reco-second-story/id1551162874)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time posts, Daily inspirations, Recovery content (videos, podcasts, articles), Discussion forums, Invite-only community, Privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 RECO Second Story free?

RECO Second Story 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, RECO Second Story or CTRL?

RECO Second Story and CTRL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do RECO Second Story or CTRL have ads?

Neither RECO Second Story 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.*