# I'm Done Drinking vs Buddhify

The clearest difference is rating: Buddhify at 4.8 against I'm Done Drinking's 4.2. Buddhify also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 40) and review sentiment (57% vs 49%). I'm Done Drinking's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

I'm Done Drinking costs $1.99 and Buddhify $4.99 up front. I'm Done Drinking sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Buddhify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddhify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddhify has 6.2K ratings behind it against 40, 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 57% of Buddhify's.

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, Buddhify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Done Drinking | Buddhify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-done-drinking/id452705683/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhify-guided-meditation/id687421118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 | **#45** |
| Size | 18 MB | 622 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gargoyle Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778872959) | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Done Drinking

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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)


### Buddhify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhify-guided-meditation/id687421118)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It provides exercises for various situations, from work breaks to bedtime, helping users find calm and clarity throughout their day.

**Highlights:** Over 200 guided meditations, Mindfulness exercises for any situation, Sessions for beginners and experienced users, Solo meditation timer, Kids meditation content, Integration with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddhify Membership (optional) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent meditation app
- 👍 Variety of meditations for different situations
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep
- 🎨 Customizable wheel of meditations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow to load and open the app
- 🔇 Lack of background music or nature sounds
- 🙄 Some voices/narrators not preferred by users
- 🤔 Difficulty navigating between kid and adult wheels

**Reported bugs**

- Meditations not downloading or playing
- Frequent crashes and error messages
- Inability to log in or access account
- Wheels not loading or updating properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to create playlists of meditations
- More advanced/longer meditation options
- Improved offline functionality
- Better support and communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Done Drinking free?

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

### Is Buddhify free?

Buddhify costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Buddhify is rated higher. I'm Done Drinking averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Buddhify averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.

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

Neither I'm Done Drinking nor Buddhify shows ads.

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

I'm Done Drinking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buddhify every 4 weeks. Most recently, I'm Done Drinking was updated on October 30, 2026 and Buddhify on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, I'm Done Drinking or Buddhify?

I'm Done Drinking currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Buddhify at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*