# DrinkControl vs Refuse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrinkControl at 94% against Refuse's 17%. DrinkControl also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 1). Refuse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, 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. Refuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Refuse 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of DrinkControl's written reviews are positive against 17% of Refuse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Refuse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Refuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refuse-habit-changer/id6523432743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Galaxy Line LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499515673) |

## 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


### Refuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refuse-habit-changer/id6523432743)

This app helps you control your alcohol consumption, whether you aim to quit entirely or reduce intake. It offers a personalized 60-day program with daily motivation, tracking tools, mindfulness sessions, and educational resources.

**Highlights:** Personalized 60-day program, Daily tips and motivation, Drink logging and progress tracking, Mindfulness and meditation sessions, Educational resources on alcohol's impact, Expert advice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Refuse free?

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

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

Refuse is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Refuse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Refuse have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Refuse shows ads.

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

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Refuse fortnightly. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 29, 2026 and Refuse on October 10, 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.*