Comparison

BACtrack vs Cooldown

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

Cooldown

This application helps users moderate their alcohol consumption by tracking drinks and setting time intervals between them. It provides insights into drinking pace and session history, aiming to prevent negative consequences like hangovers. It is not intended for medical use or BAC estimation.

Highlights
  • Track drinks on iPhone or Apple Watch
  • Set target time between drinks
  • View average time per drink
  • Review drink history
  • Promotes responsible drinking
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Cooldown guides you toward moderation by helping you drink at a reasonable pace. Slowing down each drink can help you avoid embarrassment, hangovers, and blackouts. With Cooldown, you can: - Count each of your drinks, using your iPhone or Apple Watch - Set a target time between drinks - View a running average time per drink, and an average time per completed drink - Review every drink you've had since you started your session This app does NOT give you an estimate of your blood alcohol content (BAC). If you've had anything to drink, DO NOT drive or do anything else that's illegal or dangerous while under the influence. No one involved in the creation of this app is a doctor, and this app shouldn't be used for medical purposes, or as a replacement for treating alcoholism. If you think you have a medical problem, seek help from a medical professional.

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
Cooldown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cooldown at 5.0 against BACtrack's 4.1. Cooldown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BACtrack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 6). On price and ads 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. Cooldown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cooldown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, Cooldown every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BACtrack versus Cooldown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackCooldown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncDan Schaub LLC

Customer experience

BACtrack

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

Cooldown

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cooldown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BACtrack

Subscriptions1
  • BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

Cooldown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cooldown free?
Cooldown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BACtrack or Cooldown?
Cooldown is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cooldown averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do BACtrack or Cooldown have ads?
Neither BACtrack nor Cooldown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or Cooldown?
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cooldown every 14 months. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cooldown on September 26, 2026.

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