iCan Stop Drinking vs Hard Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCan Stop Drinking
Learn self-hypnosis techniques to manage alcohol cravings and reduce dependence. This app offers a drug-free therapy approach to address emotional and tension-related issues contributing to drinking habits.
- Learn self-hypnosis techniques
- Manage alcohol cravings
- Reduce alcohol dependence
- Drug-free therapy
- Address emotional issues
- Address tension-related issues
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Learn the benefits of Self Hypnosis Problems with alcohol are a common occurrence in today’s culture and can range in intensity from strong cravings to alcohol abuse to alcoholism itself, the most severe. Alcoholism occurs when a person becomes completely dependent on ‘the drink’ to get them through daily life, even at the cost of any problems that may arise, and is sometimes indicative of a physical addiction as well. There are many reasons why people drink. Social situations and psychological factors are the most common. However, those with a family history of excessive drinking are also at a high risk for becoming alcoholics themselves, due to a genetic predisposition to the disease. An addiction to alcohol can take its toll on a person’s life, causing problems at work or with friends and family. It is a debilitating disorder that can lead to various health conditions, such as: • sleep deprivation • blackouts and/or confusion • mood swings (varying from depression to violent outbursts) • anemia • seizures • liver and other organ damage Even if an individual suffering from alcoholism genuinely wants to stop drinking, quitting can be very difficult. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe (requiring medical help) and are sometimes a reason many continue drinking. For those who do go into a detoxification program, it is often recommended to treat the anxiety associated with withdrawal symptoms. This is a condition that responds well to self-hypnosis, a safe, drugless therapy that has been shown to have remarkable effectiveness, even when other treatments may fail. It is a particularly successful method when the source of a problem is emotional or tension-related, however deep-rooted it may be. Self-suggestion is a process which strikes at the core of a problem, rather than simply masking the symptoms, making it especially helpful for a variety of complaints. The very term “Hypnosis” is a direct reference to the ancient Greek “Hypnos”, meaning sleep, and indicates the relaxed, sleep-like, state that is necessary for suggestion to take effect. However, many often have trouble reaching this deeper level of consciousness on their own and require the assistance of a skilled hypnotherapist to ease them into, and out of, a hypnotic state. Mr. Mackinnon is such an individual, having helped countless people over the years to achieve their goals through guided self-hypnosis. The advancements of the Internet have allowed him to make his technique available to more people than ever before. His new iPhone app is designed to work with you, at your own pace, directing your transition from start to finish and ensuring maximum results.
Hard Time
This program uses bodyweight exercises inspired by prison training to build strength over six weeks. It features voice coaching, on-screen captions, and a unique card-based workout system. Designed for home use with minimal equipment.
- Six-week bodyweight program
- Voice coaching and form cues
- Card-based workout system (The Deck)
- Scalable workouts based on fitness level
- Minimal equipment required
- Themed weekly workouts
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In 1998, California pulled the iron out of its prisons. The people inside got strong anyway — with a floor, a bunk, a chair, a wall, and time. You've got a bedroom. Same equipment. HARD TIME is a six-week bodyweight program built from documented prison training history, run by two coaches who never let you slide: THE LIFER — twenty years of gravel-voiced yard wisdom. Tough as the door, straight as the bars. VOLKOV — quiet, precise, patient as winter. "Pain is weakness saying goodbye." They talk you through every rep — voice coaching with on-screen captions, form cues, rest-break stories from the yard, and drill cadences: DOWN! KICK! PUSH! SNAP! JUMP! AGAIN! THE PROGRAM • 28 workouts across six themed weeks: INTAKE, ROUTINE, YARD TIME, LOCKDOWN, HARD YARD, RELEASE DAY • The Deck — draw cards, pay reps: spades push, hearts sit up, diamonds squat, clubs jumping jack, jokers burpee • Alternating ladders, cell circuits, card squats, iron holds • Daily spread sets — the all-day habit that built yard strength • Every method labeled honestly: documented history or yard legend BUILT FOR A BEDROOM No equipment. No gym. A floor, a bed, a chair, a wall, a towel — that's the whole kit. THE BLOCK ADJUSTS TO YOU Three intake questions place you — Fresh Fish, Gen Pop, or Yard Veteran — and every workout scales to your level. An easier variation is always one tap away, and if life interrupts, your spot's held. FREE. No ads, no accounts, no subscription. Nothing collected, nothing tracked. Ages 13+. The coaches are fictional characters; the training history is real. Not medical advice — consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hard Time at Free against iCan Stop Drinking's $2.99. Hard Time also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months). iCan Stop Drinking's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.0) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
Hard Time is free to download; iCan Stop Drinking costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iCan Stop Drinking holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
iCan Stop Drinking ships an update every 35 months, Hard Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCan Stop Drinking | Hard Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | iCan Hypnosis | MATTHEW MALHAM |
In-app purchases
iCan Stop Drinking
No in-app purchases
Hard Time
No in-app purchases
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