BACtrack vs SilverBAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BACtrack
Turn your iPhone into a breathalyzer with this app. It connects wirelessly to compatible devices to estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and provides safety information. Track your drinking habits and understand how alcohol affects your body to make informed decisions.
- Estimate Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
- Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth
- Displays BAC results on iPhone
- Provides safety information on impairment
- ZeroLine® estimates BAC return to 0.00%
- Save BAC readings to track habits
- Integrates with Apple Health
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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!
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.
- Blood alcohol level measurement
- Facial recognition for user verification
- Real-time data transmission
- Location and time tracking
- Administrator notifications
- Bluetooth sensor integration
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BACtrack at 4.1 against SilverBAC's 1.8. BACtrack also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). SilverBAC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. SilverBAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
BACtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, 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.
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, SilverBAC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BACtrack | SilverBAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.4K ratings) — better | 1.8 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KHN Solutions Inc | Horny Toad Productions |
Customer experience
BACtrack
SilverBAC
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
BACtrack
- BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
SilverBAC
No in-app purchases









