SMART Recovery vs Sobbr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMART Recovery
This app connects individuals with mutual-support groups to overcome addiction to substances or activities. It guides participants in developing self-empowerment for balanced living through a science-based program.
- Mutual-support groups
- Addiction recovery
- Science-based 4-Point Program
- Develop self-empowerment
- Balanced living guidance
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SMART Recovery is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.
Sobbr
This app helps users quit drinking and maintain sobriety with tools for tracking progress, managing cravings, and accessing educational resources. It offers guided mindfulness sessions and offline support to aid in an alcohol-free lifestyle.
- Sobriety counter and milestone tracking
- Craving management tools
- Progress tracking for health and finances
- Educational recovery library
- Guided meditation and mindfulness
- Offline support with secure backup
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Sobbr is your complete sobriety companion, designed to help you quit drinking, stay sober, and live alcohol-free. Whether you’re just starting your sobriety journey or maintaining long-term recovery, Sobbr provides the tools, insights, and support you need. TRACK YOUR SOBRIETY Count every alcohol-free day with our real-time sobriety counter. Celebrate milestones, unlock achievements, and stay motivated with visual progress tracking. STAY STRONG WITH PROVEN TOOLS Manage cravings, stress, and triggers with our panic button and evidence-based recovery techniques. Access breathing exercises, mindfulness, and distraction methods built to keep you in control. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track how sobriety improves your health, sleep, energy, and finances. Visualize the benefits with detailed stats, progress charts, and a money-saved calculator. LEARN AND GROW Explore articles, expert advice, and personal stories from people who successfully quit alcohol. Discover healthy coping strategies and insights backed by science. DAILY MOTIVATION Stay inspired with quotes, reminders, and personal goal tracking. Build lasting habits that support your alcohol-free lifestyle. MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION Guided sessions with haptic feedback and breathing visuals help reduce cravings, improve focus, and support emotional balance. PRIVACY FIRST Your recovery data stays safe. Sobbr works completely offline with optional encrypted backup for syncing across devices. KEY FEATURES • Sobriety counter & milestone celebrations • Craving management & relapse prevention • Progress tracking for health, sleep, money saved • Educational recovery library & success stories • Daily quotes, reminders & achievement goals • Guided meditation & mindfulness for sobriety • Clean, modern, easy-to-use interface • Full offline support with secure backup Perfect for: • People ready to quit drinking • Anyone working toward long-term sobriety • Those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle • Individuals reducing alcohol gradually • Support alongside recovery programs Take control of your future. Download Sobbr today and start your alcohol-free journey. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SMART Recovery at 4.1 against Sobbr's 3.0. SMART Recovery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). Sobbr's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Sobbr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SMART Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMART Recovery holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMART Recovery has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SMART Recovery's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sobbr's.
SMART Recovery ships an update monthly, Sobbr daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Recovery | Sobbr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (28 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SMART Recovery USA, Inc. | Ranjit Singh |
Customer experience
SMART Recovery
Sobbr
In-app purchases
SMART Recovery
No in-app purchases
Sobbr
- Sobbr Weekly$2.997 Days
- Sobbr Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly 50% OFF$14.991 Year
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- Sobbr Yearly$29.991 Year
- Sobbr Yearly + Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
