# DrinkControl vs Daybreak

The clearest difference is rating: DrinkControl at 4.8 against Daybreak's 4.2. DrinkControl also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 86) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). Daybreak's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrinkControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Daybreak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrinkControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.4K ratings behind it against 86, 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 75% of Daybreak's.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Daybreak monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Daybreak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews)** | [4.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-alcohol-support/id1107514492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 74.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Hello Sunday Morning](https://appshunter.io/developer/935612159) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium, lifetime | $14.99 | 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


### Daybreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybreak-alcohol-support/id1107514492)

This app provides a judgment-free space to help you change your relationship with alcohol. Whether you aim to reduce consumption, take a break, or quit entirely, it offers tools, community support, and educational resources to achieve your personal goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized drink tracking, Anonymous peer support community, Over 100 guided activities, Trigger identification and management, Progress monitoring and goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short term commitment | $9.49 | per month |
| Full commitment | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Kind, practical support without judgement
- 👍 Supportive and non-judgemental community
- 👍 Helpful and supportive community of like-minded people
- 👍 Amazing bunch of supportive, like minded people
- 👍 Saving my life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Insane behaviour
- 🐛 Terrible
- 🐛 All my data has been lost since password update
- 🔒 Should be anonymous
- 🐛 Membership

**Reported bugs**

- Insane behaviour
- Terrible
- All my data has been lost since password update
- Membership
- Terrible

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to tag a reply to someone
- Ability to upload images of people's successes
- Ability to add profile images for those who want


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Daybreak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrinkControl or Daybreak?

DrinkControl is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Daybreak averages 4.2 from 86 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Daybreak have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Daybreak shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrinkControl or Daybreak?

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daybreak monthly. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on November 6, 2026 and Daybreak on November 6, 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.*