# BACtrack vs Cooldown

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.

Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Cooldown asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BACtrack | Cooldown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooldown-time-your-drinks/id1557581043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KHN Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/553347501) | [Dan Schaub LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557581045) |

## What reviewers say

### BACtrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BACtrack+ | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Bring back Apple Watch app
- More drink options
- Countdown timer for blowing
- Ability to add custom drinks
- Battery level indicator


### Cooldown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooldown-time-your-drinks/id1557581043)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*