Comparison

BACtrack vs Alco Tracker

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

Alco Tracker

Easily log and monitor your alcohol consumption with detailed statistics and insights. Track drinks, spending, and alcohol-free days to understand your habits and progress. Features a calendar view and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Log alcohol consumption
  • Track spending
  • Monitor sober days
  • Calendar view of history
  • Detailed statistics and charts
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Alco Tracker helps you easily log and monitor your alcohol consumption over time. Track what you drink, when you drink it, and how much you spend. The app provides clear insights and detailed statistics to help you better understand your drinking habits and track your progress. Features: - Extensive list of popular alcoholic beverages - Calendar view with your drinking history - Detailed charts and consumption statistics - Spending tracking and analysis - Track your alcohol-free (sober) days - Secure iCloud synchronization across your devices Whether you simply enjoy alcoholic beverages, want to monitor your spending, or keep track of alcohol-free days, Alco Tracker provides a convenient and intuitive way to record and analyze your drinking habits. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1q_9CKx7GnllTwoYCEz3oPWtTrN8BrEGdskFEInfs4xY/mobilebasic Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1DH2t4SXBh1Hfa-zsukZsYdBbtUkHj0I7FMGHZtWD1VM/mobilebasic

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
Alco Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alco Tracker at 100% against BACtrack's 27%. Alco Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). BACtrack's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Alco Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alco Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 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 100% of Alco Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, Alco Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BACtrack versus Alco Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackAlco Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncRuslan Foltyn

Customer experience

BACtrack

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

Alco Tracker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

Alco Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BACtrack

Subscriptions1
  • BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Alco Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alco Tracker free?
Alco Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BACtrack or Alco Tracker?
Alco Tracker is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Alco Tracker averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do BACtrack or Alco Tracker have ads?
Neither BACtrack nor Alco Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or Alco Tracker?
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alco Tracker weekly. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alco Tracker on August 14, 2026.

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