# I'm Done Drinking vs Sobriety Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Sobriety Counter at 4.9 against I'm Done Drinking's 4.2. Sobriety Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (73% vs 49%). I'm Done Drinking's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

I'm Done Drinking costs $1.99 and Sobriety Counter $4.99 up front. I'm Done Drinking sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sobriety Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sobriety Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sobriety Counter has 569 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of I'm Done Drinking's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sobriety Counter's.

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, Sobriety Counter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Done Drinking | Sobriety Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-done-drinking/id452705683/reviews) | **[4.9 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobriety-counter-pro/id1536343162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **569** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gargoyle Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778872959) | [Mario Herzberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460863486) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Done Drinking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-done-drinking/id452705683)

Track your sobriety journey with a continuously updating counter. This app focuses on your progress, displaying your sober streak, money saved, calories avoided, and personal milestones. It's designed to be a simple, motivating tool for those committed to staying sober.

**Highlights:** Continuous sobriety streak counter, Money saved tracking, Calories saved tracking, Milestone achievements, Affirmations display, Simple, focused interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy a Small Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy a Medium Coffee | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy a Large Coffee | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective counter
- 💡 Motivating progress tracking
- 💰 Tracks money saved
- 📊 Tracks calories saved
- ✅ Helps stay sober

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Update ruined app
- 😕 Confusing and ugly UI
- 💸 Aggressive premium upsell
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 😩 Overcomplicated new version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing daily drinks
- Account creation not working
- Progress/streaks reset after update
- Sliders too sensitive
- Can't change currency

**Requested features**

- Allow recording of lapses
- Support for multiple drink types
- Option to add mixers' cost and calorie content
- Ability to set actual time of quitting
- Support for larger screens (iPhone XR)


### Sobriety Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobriety-counter-pro/id1536343162)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app assists users in breaking alcohol consumption habits. It offers a gradual quitting mode, health statistics, financial tracking, and motivational tools like badges and games. Privacy is prioritized with local data storage and no login required.

**Highlights:** Quit slowly mode, Health statistics, Money saved tracker, Motivational badges, Memory game for cravings, Privacy-focused local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly motivating and encouraging for sobriety
- 📊 Clear progress tracking and statistics
- ❤️ Supportive and friendly app tone
- 🎮 Engaging features like health tracker and craving game
- 📝 Useful diary and journaling functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss issues after Pro version purchase
- ☁️ No cloud backup or iCloud sync capability
- 📱 Single device limitation for Pro subscription
- ❓ Confusing user interface and unclear instructions
- 📢 Intrusive ads requiring long video watches

**Reported bugs**

- Data deletion upon Pro version upgrade
- App data not saved properly
- Relapse system doesn't preserve historical data
- Unclear app functionality and navigation
- No customer support response

**Requested features**

- Pancreas health information and organ-specific details
- Drink list expansion with liter unit measurements
- Cloud backup and iCloud data export functionality
- Larger font size for diary and motivation sections
- Custom trigger creation option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Done Drinking free?

I'm Done Drinking costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sobriety Counter free?

Sobriety Counter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, I'm Done Drinking or Sobriety Counter?

Sobriety Counter is rated higher. I'm Done Drinking averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sobriety Counter averages 4.9 from 569 ratings.

### Do I'm Done Drinking or Sobriety Counter have ads?

Neither I'm Done Drinking nor Sobriety Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, I'm Done Drinking or Sobriety Counter?

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sobriety Counter every 8 months. Most recently, I'm Done Drinking was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sobriety Counter on November 3, 2026.

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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.*