# DrinkControl vs Sobbr

The clearest difference is rating: DrinkControl at 4.8 against Sobbr's 3.0. DrinkControl also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 60%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 2). Sobbr's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrinkControl sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sobbr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrinkControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 60% of Sobbr's.

DrinkControl ships an update monthly, Sobbr daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | Sobbr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobbr-quit-drinking/id6751446784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Ranjit Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600565169) |

## 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


### Sobbr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobbr-quit-drinking/id6751446784)

This app helps users quit drinking and maintain sobriety with tools for tracking progress, managing cravings, and accessing educational resources. It offers guided mindfulness sessions and offline support to aid in an alcohol-free lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Sobriety counter and milestone tracking, Craving management tools, Progress tracking for health and finances, Educational recovery library, Guided meditation and mindfulness, Offline support with secure backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sobbr Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Sobbr Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Sobbr Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sobbr Yearly + Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is Sobbr free?

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

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

DrinkControl is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Sobbr averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or Sobbr have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor Sobbr shows ads.

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

DrinkControl ships an update monthly, and Sobbr daily. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sobbr on September 8, 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.*