# I'm Done Drinking vs Sober

The clearest difference is price: Sober at Free against I'm Done Drinking's $1.99. Sober also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 48%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). I'm Done Drinking's advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sober is free to download; I'm Done Drinking costs $1.99 up front. I'm Done Drinking sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sober sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sober holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of I'm Done Drinking's written reviews are positive against 84% of Sober's.

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, Sober every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Done Drinking | Sober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-done-drinking/id452705683/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gargoyle Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778872959) | [Team Penguin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322113258) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Done Drinking

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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)


### Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-quit-drinking-hypnosis/id6473517059)

This program uses hypnosis to help you quit drinking and achieve lasting sobriety. It aims to transform your beliefs about alcohol, leading to improved health, focus, and overall well-being. Experience a happier, healthier, alcohol-free life.

**Highlights:** Quit drinking hypnosis program, Break free from alcohol addiction, Reclaim health and energy, Improve focus and decision-making, Transform beliefs about drinking, Hypnotic sessions for addiction

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly $9.99, 3-day free | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly $19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Lifetime $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Effective from the first session
- 💡 Powerful hypnosis experience
- 👍 Soothing and melodic voice
- 👍 Great for sleep and sobriety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Audio issues on some devices
- ⚠️ Unclear trial period

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback not working
- Incorrect information about trial length

**Requested features**

- More free sessions
- Improved onboarding and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Done Drinking free?

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

### Is Sober free?

Sober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Sober is rated higher. I'm Done Drinking averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Sober averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do I'm Done Drinking or Sober have ads?

Neither I'm Done Drinking nor Sober shows ads.

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

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sober every 6 weeks. Most recently, I'm Done Drinking was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sober on October 15, 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.*