# DrinkControl vs Quit Drinking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quit Drinking at none against DrinkControl's 13. Quit Drinking also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). DrinkControl's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 19). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrinkControl against 4.8 for Quit Drinking. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Quit Drinking every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Quit Drinking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-drinking-99-days/id6478066418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [SANDBOX SOFTWARE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823402136) |

## 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-99-days/id6478066418)

This app helps you quit drinking with a 99-day challenge timer and social features to connect with friends. Track your progress, savings, and health milestones while receiving support and encouragement.

**Highlights:** 99-Day Challenge Timer, Reset Functionality, Social Connection, Friend Reset Notifications, Health Milestones, Track Savings

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

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

Quit Drinking is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Quit Drinking averages 4.8 from 19 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 every 3 weeks, and Quit Drinking every 3 days. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 26, 2026 and Quit Drinking 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.*