Comparison

SMART Recovery vs Sober Voice

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Mutual-support groups
  • Addiction recovery
  • Science-based 4-Point Program
  • Develop self-empowerment
  • Balanced living guidance
Features
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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®.

About

Sober Voice

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We believe sobriety is easier to protect in this age when you keep it in mind, Sober Voice keeps recovery present through affirmations, notifications, visible progress, and our Home Screen widget. Your reasons stay close, and practical tools remain within reach when cravings, boredom, or difficult emotions appear. AFFIRMATIONS THAT KEEP RECOVERY PRESENT What you repeatedly bring your attention to can influence how you think, respond, and see yourself. Receive affirmations created for recovery throughout the day. Claim the ones that speak to you and return to them when you need steadiness. Repetition does not make recovery effortless, but it can help you stay aware of your choices, challenge old patterns, and strengthen the sober identity you are building. OUR HOME SCREEN WIDGET Our widget keeps affirmations, progress, and recovery tools on your Home Screen. See how far you have come, read a steady reminder, or quickly open the support you need. BEAT THE URGE Cravings can feel urgent, but they do not last forever. Choose from calming sounds, focus exercises, affirmation flows, and simple games designed to hold your attention and create space before your next decision. A BEAUTIFUL AND SIMPLE SOBRIETY TRACKER Track unlimited addictions and habits in one clean, modern place. See your sober time, money saved, time reclaimed, and milestones. Choose from selected themes that make the tracker feel personal without unnecessary clutter. If a slip happens, your recovery story is not erased. Your history remains so you can reflect, recognize patterns, and continue without shame. DAILY READINGS Read thoughtful perspectives on addictive behavior, relationships, identity, self respect, routines, emotions, and rebuilding life in recovery. A few quiet minutes can help bring recovery back into focus. WHEN SOBRIETY FEELS BORING Removing an addiction can leave behind empty time, especially during early recovery. Discover meaningful activities across fitness, creativity, skills, home, work, giving, and personal growth. Replace empty time with real experiences and build a life you no longer need to escape from. JOURNAL AND DAILY CHECK INS Write privately to process a difficult moment, make a pledge for the day, record what you learned, or check in with yourself without judgment. GUIDED WORKBOOK Explore guided exercises for urges, boredom, difficult evenings, sleep, relationships, hard conversations, and deeper recovery patterns. Slow down, understand yourself more clearly, and work through real situations without making recovery feel overwhelming. TRACK THE LIFE YOU ARE GETTING BACK Track progress in productivity, fitness, sleep, and other areas. See the habits you are building and milestones you have reached. OPTIONAL BACKUP Use Sober Voice locally, or sign in to protect and sync your progress across devices. SIMPLE ON PURPOSE Sober Voice is not a social network and does not promise a miraculous recovery. It is a beautiful, simple tracker, a steady voice throughout your day, and practical support when you need it. No unnecessary complexity. Just recovery support that feels modern, personal, and easy to keep close. Made with compassion for people doing quiet, courageous work, one sober day at a time. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sober Voice offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full access: Monthly $6.99 Yearly $32.99 New subscribers may get a 7-day free trial where available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3a19df1ee50a80e68162f513bcfb2e04?source=copy_link Terms of Use: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-3a19df1ee50a80209fd0e3c6cc7eab05?source=copy_link Support: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Support-3a19df1ee50a80e3a64eff975a238113?source=copy_link

Screenshots

SMART Recovery4 screens
Sober Voice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART Recovery at none against Sober Voice's 2. SMART Recovery also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sober Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SMART Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMART Recovery versus Sober Voice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART RecoverySober Voice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB109 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSMART Recovery USA, Inc.Lukas Anusevicius

In-app purchases

None

SMART Recovery

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sober Voice

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Sober Voice Premium7 Days trial$32.991 Year

Questions

Is SMART Recovery free?
SMART Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sober Voice free?
Sober Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMART Recovery or Sober Voice have ads?
Neither SMART Recovery nor Sober Voice shows ads.

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