# DrinkControl vs Tampon Timer

The clearest difference is rating: DrinkControl at 4.8 against Tampon Timer's 3.6. DrinkControl also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 55%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 34). Tampon Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrinkControl sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tampon Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

DrinkControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.4K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of DrinkControl's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tampon Timer's.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Tampon Timer every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Tampon Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews)** | [3.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tampon-timer/id1104587411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Daniel Lombardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/940611610) |

## What reviewers say

### DrinkControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840)

This app helps you track your alcohol intake, calories, and expenses. It converts drinks into standard alcohol units and provides insights into your drinking habits to help you cut back or stay mindful. Features include history tracking, dry day streaks, and personalized statistics.

**Highlights:** Track drinks, alcohol units, and calories, Monitor alcohol expenses, View drinking history in a calendar, Mark dry/sober days and streaks, Analyze alcohol and calorie consumption trends, Sync with Apple Health, Personalized drink infographics

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly tip/donation | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| DrinkControl Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| DrinkControl Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| DrinkControl Premium (yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| DrinkControl Plus (annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium features (promo) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium, lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium, lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium, lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful data visualization
- 💰 Tracks cost and savings
- 🎉 Motivating dry day celebrations
- 🔍 Provides eye-opening awareness of consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited drink size and ABV options
- 🚫 Can't set custom drink limits
- 💻 Suboptimal interface design
- 🕰️ Lacks time-of-day tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar view shows incorrect day colors
- Email button opens wrong mail app

**Requested features**

- Add custom drink size and ABV options
- Allow users to set their own drink limits
- Improve overall UI and UX
- Implement time-of-day tracking for drinks


### Tampon Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tampon-timer/id1104587411)

This app provides timely reminders for changing menstrual products and taking daily pills. It also features a period calendar for tracking cycles and an anonymous platform for product reviews.

**Highlights:** Tampon/pad/cup change reminders, Daily pill reminders, Period calendar with forecasts, Anonymous product reviews, Adjustable snooze times, Period and fertility forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Tampon Timer free?

Tampon Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrinkControl or Tampon Timer?

DrinkControl is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Tampon Timer averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Tampon Timer have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Tampon Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrinkControl or Tampon Timer?

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tampon Timer every 9 days. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tampon Timer on October 24, 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.*