BACtrack vs Barry Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Barry Counter
Easily track your beverage intake with this app. It allows for quick counting from your lock screen, setting personal limits, and provides insights into your consumption habits. You can also share your progress with friends and receive timely reminders.
- Lock screen counting
- Favorite drink selection
- Social counting with friends
- Customizable limits
- Consumption insights
- Reminder notifications
- Progress sharing
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Barry helps you keep track of your drinks ○ Count from the Lock Screen ○ Pick your favorite drink to count ○ Count together with friends ○ Set a Limit if preferred ○ Get Insights on where and when you count ○ Set Reminders to get notified when it's time to start counting ○ Share your current or previous counts with friends
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barry Counter at 83% against BACtrack's 27%. Barry Counter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BACtrack's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Barry Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barry Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, 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 83% of Barry Counter's.
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, Barry Counter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BACtrack | Barry Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.4K ratings) | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KHN Solutions Inc | Rick van Weersel |
Customer experience
BACtrack
Barry Counter
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
Barry Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BACtrack
- BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
Barry Counter
No in-app purchases
