# DrinkControl vs Caffeine++

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DrinkControl at 4.3K against Caffeine++'s 1. Caffeine++'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Caffeine++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Caffeine++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Caffeine++'s.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Caffeine++ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Caffeine++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeine-plus-plus/id1594448346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Cocoa Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/891432868) |

## 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


### Caffeine++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeine-plus-plus/id1594448346)

This app helps you monitor your daily intake of caffeine, water, sugar, and alcohol. It offers features like categorization by venue, widgets, and Siri shortcuts for quick logging. Data syncs with Apple Health, ensuring your privacy with local storage and no ads or third-party tracking.

**Highlights:** Track caffeine, water, sugar, calories, pills, alcohol, Categorize drinks by venue, Widgets and Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch app, Apple Health sync, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caffeine++ Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Caffeine++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrinkControl or Caffeine++?

Caffeine++ is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Caffeine++ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Caffeine++ have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Caffeine++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrinkControl or Caffeine++?

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caffeine++ monthly. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 14, 2026 and Caffeine++ on September 25, 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.*