# BACtrack vs SMART Recovery

BACtrack and SMART Recovery both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of SMART Recovery's written reviews are positive against 27% of BACtrack's. SMART Recovery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BACtrack's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for BACtrack against 4.2 for SMART Recovery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.4K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of BACtrack's written reviews are positive against 75% of SMART Recovery's.

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, SMART Recovery monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BACtrack | SMART Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498/reviews) | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recovery/id1606416910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KHN Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/553347501) | [SMART Recovery USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/988593977) |

## 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


### SMART Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recovery/id1606416910)

This app connects individuals with mutual-support groups to overcome addiction to substances or activities. It guides participants in developing self-empowerment for balanced living through a science-based program.

**Highlights:** Mutual-support groups, Addiction recovery, Science-based 4-Point Program, Develop self-empowerment, Balanced living guidance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BACtrack free?

BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMART Recovery free?

SMART Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BACtrack or SMART Recovery?

SMART Recovery is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while SMART Recovery averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do BACtrack or SMART Recovery have ads?

Neither BACtrack nor SMART Recovery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BACtrack or SMART Recovery?

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMART Recovery monthly. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on September 23, 2026 and SMART Recovery on September 10, 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.*