# BACtrack vs NorthStar Care Connect

The clearest difference is rating: NorthStar Care Connect at 5.0 against BACtrack's 4.2. NorthStar Care Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). BACtrack's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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. NorthStar Care Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

NorthStar Care Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, NorthStar Care Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BACtrack | NorthStar Care Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-care-connect/id6443784234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KHN Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/553347501) | [North-Star Care, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649256746) |

## 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


### NorthStar Care Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-care-connect/id6443784234)

This app allows patients in a specific alcohol use disorder treatment program to connect with their care team. Features include scheduling appointments, secure messaging, and virtual reality peer support sessions.

**Highlights:** Schedule appointments, Message care team, VR peer support, Engage with treatment program

**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 NorthStar Care Connect free?

NorthStar Care Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BACtrack or NorthStar Care Connect?

NorthStar Care Connect is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while NorthStar Care Connect averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BACtrack or NorthStar Care Connect have ads?

Neither BACtrack nor NorthStar Care Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BACtrack or NorthStar Care Connect?

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and NorthStar Care Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on October 29, 2026 and NorthStar Care Connect on October 21, 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.*