# DrinkControl vs DrinkCoach+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrinkControl at 94% against DrinkCoach+'s 49%. DrinkControl also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 108). DrinkCoach+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

DrinkControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkControl has 4.3K ratings behind it against 108, 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 49% of DrinkCoach+'s.

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, DrinkCoach+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkControl | DrinkCoach+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840/reviews)** | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcoach-plus/id849022698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [E-protect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008055763) | [Humankind Charity](https://appshunter.io/developer/593069347) |

## 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


### DrinkCoach+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcoach-plus/id849022698)

This app helps users monitor and reduce their alcohol consumption. It tracks units, calories, and costs, and offers tools like reminders, goal setting, and a CBT diary to manage cravings and associated issues. Users can also book one-to-one sessions with specialists.

**Highlights:** Track units, calories, and cost, View and share drinking summaries, Book one-to-one coaching sessions, Set location and time-based reminders, Set and share goals, CBT diary for tracking hangovers, cravings, etc., Mindfulness and breathing exercise videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📊 Visual representation of drinking habits
- 💡 Helpful for reducing alcohol intake
- 📈 Tracks alcohol-free days effectively
- ✅ Good for monitoring consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate unit calculation
- 🐛 Buggy with time zone changes
- 🐛 Reports/exports not working correctly
- 🐛 App sometimes deletes data
- 🐛 Slow to load certain screens

**Reported bugs**

- App sometimes deletes days when changing time zones
- Bug where it doesn’t give the correct average units over 30 days
- Screen with days to enter units is slow to come up
- Report doesn’t work, sends image instead of PDF
- If you fall off the wagon and fail to enter drinks, the app assumes a drink-free day

**Requested features**

- Export raw data to .csv or .xlsx
- Darker shade of red for high consumption
- Adjustable shot/standard drink sizes for different regions
- Personalized color coding
- Chart form for summary stats over time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkControl free?

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

### Is DrinkCoach+ free?

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

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

DrinkControl is rated higher. DrinkControl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while DrinkCoach+ averages 4.4 from 108 ratings.

### Do DrinkControl or DrinkCoach+ have ads?

Neither DrinkControl nor DrinkCoach+ shows ads.

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

DrinkControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and DrinkCoach+ every 3 months. Most recently, DrinkControl was updated on October 16, 2026 and DrinkCoach+ on October 13, 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.*