SoberConnection vs The ARC Hive by Aware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoberConnection
A supportive online space for individuals in recovery from addiction. Connect with others, share experiences, and find encouragement in a judgment-free community.
- Open and accepting community
- Support for any addiction
- Login/sign up functionality
- Connect with recovering addicts
- Share experiences
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SoberConnection is an open and accepting community for recovering addicts of any affliction. Login or sign up to get started.
The ARC Hive by Aware
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The ARC Hive app is the gathering place of Aware Recovery Care (ARC), a pioneer in the field of in-home addiction treatment. ARC team members can stay plugged in and connected wherever they are through a variety of app functions - from communicating with colleagues to keeping up-to-date on ARC news and events. With push notifications, you'll know what's going on - always and everywhere. The ARC Hive app welcomes all users with a company overview, mission and vision, states served and more. At Aware, home is where recovery lives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SoberConnection at 15.0 against The ARC Hive by Aware's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SoberConnection ships an update every 3 weeks, The ARC Hive by Aware fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoberConnection | The ARC Hive by Aware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoberConnection, Inc. | Aware Recovery Care |
In-app purchases
SoberConnection
No in-app purchases
The ARC Hive by Aware
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SoberConnection free?
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Do SoberConnection or The ARC Hive by Aware have ads?
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