Comparison

BACtrack vs Reframe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Reframe

This app helps users reduce or quit their alcohol consumption through a neuroscience-based educational program. It offers progress tracking, a supportive community, and various tools to change one's relationship with alcohol. Premium options provide access to certified coaches and exclusive content.

Highlights
  • 160-day evidence-based education program
  • Progress tracking
  • Private community support
  • Meditations and games
  • 1:1 certified recovery coach access (premium)
  • Live coaching calls (premium)
Features
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Reframe is the #1 alcohol reduction app, built to help you drink less and live more. Whether your goal is to cut back or quit drinking entirely, Reframe’s neuroscience approach can help you change the way alcohol shows up in your life. With a core 160-day, evidence-based, education program, progress tracking, a private community, and a multitude of tools (think meditations, games, and more!), you’ve got everything you need to change your relationship with booze at the click of a button. Need extra support? Uplevel your alcohol-free or alcohol-reduction journey with Reframe’s premium Thrive Coaching and get 1:1 access to a certified recovery coach, live coaching calls, and exclusive video content. Try Reframe FREE for 7 days, and Reframe the way you think and drink. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING TERMS Reframe currently offers auto-renewing subscriptions for accessing the app. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current payment period. Prices listed in the app are USD and may differ outside of the United States, depending on country of residence. You may turn off auto-renew at any time by accessing your iTunes account settings. Payment must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to renewal. To read Reframe’s terms of use & privacy policy, please visit: https://www.theglucobit.com/terms-of-use and https://www.theglucobit.com/privacy For more information or feedback, please contact us at support@reframeapp.com

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
Reframe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reframe at 4.7 against BACtrack's 4.1. Reframe also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and ratings volume (45K vs 1.4K). BACtrack's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Reframe sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reframe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 45K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 60% of Reframe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, Reframe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BACtrack versus Reframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackReframe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K45K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB471 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncGlucobit Inc.

Customer experience

BACtrack

All ratings1,370 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative59.1%

Reframe

All ratings44,568 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,539 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.8%

User reviews

BACtrack

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful yardstick
  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 👍 Great product

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
  • 🔋 Battery issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required account
  • 👎 App updates make it worse
  • 👎 Inconsistent or inaccurate readings

Reframe

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game changer
  • 🚀 Helpful and informative
  • 👍 Supportive community
  • 👍 Accountability and tracking
  • 👍 Science-based approach

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy daily tasks and features
  • 🔑 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔑 Unclear pricing and trial details
  • 🔑 Limited content for non-US users
  • 🔑 Lacks social features for users

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

Reframe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues
  • Blank screens and content not loading
  • Incorrect drink tracking and notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/favorite content
  • More personalized recommendations
  • Integration with other health apps
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Expanded social features and communities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BACtrack

Subscriptions1
  • BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
12 purchases

Reframe

Subscriptions12
  • Reframe + 1HD (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Reframe Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Reframe (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Reframe Silver (Monthly)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Reframe (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe Silver (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial2 variants$119.991 Year

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BACtrack or Reframe?
Reframe is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Reframe averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do BACtrack or Reframe have ads?
Reframe shows ads; BACtrack does not.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or Reframe?
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reframe every 5 days. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on September 23, 2026 and Reframe on September 24, 2026.

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