# DrinkControl vs Quit Drinking

The clearest difference is monetization model: DrinkControl at free with in-app purchases against Quit Drinking's subscription. DrinkControl also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Quit Drinking's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrinkControl sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Quit Drinking sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrinkControl against 4.9 for Quit Drinking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of DrinkControl's written reviews are positive against 79% of Quit Drinking's.

DrinkControl ships an update monthly, Quit Drinking every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Quit Drinking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-drinking/id1529925171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 78.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Jonathan Kopp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439387370) |

## 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


### Quit Drinking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-drinking/id1529925171)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to support individuals in their journey to quit drinking alcohol. It features a unique buddy system for mutual accountability, a community forum for shared experiences, and various trackers for progress, cravings, and health benefits.

**Highlights:** Buddy System for quitting together, Community Forum for support, Streak Timer and Tracker, Drink, Calorie, Craving, and Trigger Trackers, Quit Coach and Guided Meditations, Money Calculator and Health Benefits tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quit Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan 6 Months | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Quit Plan 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Customize | $1.99 | one-time |
| Community Badge | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Motivating and encouraging
- 💡 Helpful community support
- 🚀 Easy to use and track progress
- 👍 Useful features like meditations
- 💰 Tracks money saved from not drinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buddy request feature not working
- 🔔 Too many notifications/reminders
- 🤖 Lack of moderation in community
- 🌍 Limited support for non-US users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to unsubscribe from paid version
- Inconsistent behavior when editing comments

**Requested features**

- Add progress tracking widget
- Implement user blocking/muting
- Improve health tracking and analytics
- Support multiple currencies and metrics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Quit Drinking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrinkControl or Quit Drinking?

Quit Drinking is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Quit Drinking averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Quit Drinking have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Quit Drinking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrinkControl or Quit Drinking?

DrinkControl ships an update monthly, and Quit Drinking every 3 months. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on September 24, 2026 and Quit Drinking on September 23, 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.*