# DrinkControl vs Cooldown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cooldown at none against DrinkControl's 13. Cooldown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). DrinkControl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 7). 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. Cooldown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cooldown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Cooldown every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Cooldown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooldown-time-your-drinks/id1557581043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Dan Schaub LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557581045) |

## 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


### Cooldown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooldown-time-your-drinks/id1557581043)

This application helps users moderate their alcohol consumption by tracking drinks and setting time intervals between them. It provides insights into drinking pace and session history, aiming to prevent negative consequences like hangovers. It is not intended for medical use or BAC estimation.

**Highlights:** Track drinks on iPhone or Apple Watch, Set target time between drinks, View average time per drink, Review drink history, Promotes responsible drinking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Cooldown free?

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

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

Cooldown is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Cooldown averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Cooldown have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Cooldown shows ads.

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

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cooldown every 14 months. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cooldown 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.*