Comparison

BACtrack vs SilverBAC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BACtrack

Estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) using a compatible smartphone breathalyzer. Track your readings over time, understand impairment levels, and estimate when your BAC will return to zero. Integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your drinking habits.

Highlights
  • Estimate BAC levels
  • Connects via Bluetooth
  • ZeroLine® BAC estimation
  • Track drinking habits
  • Apple Health integration
  • Safety information
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a breathalyzer with BACtrack®! Enjoy a modern design, easier navigation, and a smoother overall experience with a lot more updates to come. Easily estimate your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) with a BACtrack smartphone breathalyzer and this free companion app. Designed by BACtrack, the leading manufacturer of personal and professional breathalyzers, this app connects to your device wirelessly via Bluetooth®, and allows you to measure your alcohol level with the award-winning BACtrack Mobile, BACtrack C6, and BACtrack C8 smart breathalyzers. BACtrack makes it easy to understand how alcohol affects the body, empowering you to make smarter, more informed decisions. In this version of the BACtrack app: • Pairing is automatic once you turn on your BACtrack and open the app; results are communicated via Bluetooth® to display on your iPhone. • Quickly and easily estimate your BAC and read safety information about corresponding impairment levels. • ZeroLine® estimates when your BAC will return to 0.00%. • Saved BAC readings allow you to get a clear picture of your drinking habits. • Track your BAC data using Apple Health. The most trusted brand of breathalyzers on the market, BACtrack has been featured in Fast Company and CNET. Download now and test your BAC anywhere, anytime!

About

SilverBAC

This app monitors blood alcohol levels and uses facial recognition to verify the user. It transmits readings, time, location, and BAC data to administrators, aiding in rehabilitation monitoring for individuals with alcohol restrictions.

Highlights
  • Blood alcohol level measurement
  • Facial recognition for user verification
  • Real-time data transmission
  • Location and time tracking
  • Administrator notifications
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
Features
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SilverBAC app is a mobile application designed to measure the blood alcohol levels of a particular individual at any given time and place. The purpose of the SilverBAC app will be to provide a third-party monitoring system for state entities to ensure that the user does not violate any restrictions that have been applied by the Texas Judicial system as part of their rehabilitation process. SilverBAC app will measure the blood levels and notify the administrator of the level readings and other information about the individual, such as time, location, and B-A reading. The SilverBAC app will integrate a facial recognition system that will ensure the appropriate user is giving the reading. Using Bluetooth capability the application will take these readings and show them on the user's device. This will use an existing sensor on the mobile or the handheld device. This app will be useful for the monitoring of individuals that have had altercations with the law and have been assigned a probationary punishment requiring that they not consume alcohol.

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
SilverBAC1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BACtrack at 4.2 against SilverBAC's 1.5. BACtrack also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). SilverBAC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. SilverBAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BACtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.5K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BACtrack's written reviews are positive against 0% of SilverBAC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACtrack ships an update fortnightly, SilverBAC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BACtrack versus SilverBAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackSilverBAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better1.5 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better36
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncHorny Toad Productions

Customer experience

BACtrack

All ratings1,475 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative59.1%

SilverBAC

All ratings29 ratings
Positive17.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

BACtrack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App won't get past registration screen
  • Firmware update issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bring back Apple Watch app
  • More drink options
  • Countdown timer for blowing
  • Ability to add custom drinks
  • Battery level indicator
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  • Improved history tracking and data management

SilverBAC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BACtrack

Subscriptions2
  • BACtrack+1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

SilverBAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SilverBAC free?
SilverBAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BACtrack or SilverBAC?
BACtrack is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SilverBAC averages 1.5 from 36 ratings.
Do BACtrack or SilverBAC have ads?
Neither BACtrack nor SilverBAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or SilverBAC?
BACtrack ships an update fortnightly, and SilverBAC every 6 months. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on November 6, 2026 and SilverBAC on November 2, 2026.

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