# I'm Done Drinking vs Mindshift Recovery

The clearest difference is price: Mindshift Recovery at Free against I'm Done Drinking's $1.99. Mindshift Recovery also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). I'm Done Drinking's advantage is chart position (#150 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mindshift Recovery 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. Mindshift Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mindshift Recovery holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindshift Recovery has 213 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 83% of Mindshift Recovery's.

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindshift Recovery every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Done Drinking | Mindshift Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-done-drinking/id452705683/reviews) | **[4.9 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshift-recovery/id6738142918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **213** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gargoyle Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778872959) | [Mindshift Recovery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779578290) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Done Drinking

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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)


### Mindshift Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshift-recovery/id6738142918)

This app helps users overcome various addictions and bad habits, including substances, social media, and gambling. It utilizes an evidence-based, neuroscience approach to understand and change habitual behaviors. Features include science-backed lessons, craving management tools, live support, and community connection.

**Highlights:** Science-backed lessons on addiction, Craving management and behavior change, Daily live Zoom support calls, Supportive online community, Progress tracking and insights, Daily motivation and practical tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Done Drinking free?

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

### Is Mindshift Recovery free?

Mindshift Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Mindshift Recovery is rated higher. I'm Done Drinking averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Mindshift Recovery averages 4.9 from 213 ratings.

### Do I'm Done Drinking or Mindshift Recovery have ads?

Neither I'm Done Drinking nor Mindshift Recovery shows ads.

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

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindshift Recovery every 4 weeks. Most recently, I'm Done Drinking was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mindshift Recovery on October 30, 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.*