Comparison

BACtrack vs Alc AI

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

Alc AI

Features
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Alc AI helps you log drinks quickly, calculate your estimated BAC, and follow your session as it changes over time. Add a standard drink, save custom drinks, or scan a drink photo with AI to speed up logging. As you log, Alc AI updates your BAC estimate, peak BAC, projected sober time, recovery score, and drinking trends. Whether you want better awareness during a night out or clearer insight into your longer-term habits, Alc AI gives you one place to track alcohol intake, recovery, calories, and estimated spending. FEATURES • Estimate BAC in real time • View a live BAC graph with peak BAC and projected sober time • Log drinks quickly with standard and custom drink options • Scan drink photos with AI to auto-fill drink details • Track recovery score and recovery timeline • Review session, 7-day, 30-day, and lifetime trends • Monitor alcohol load, calories, volume, and estimated cost • Get reminders for peak BAC, sober time, drink logging, and hydration • Sync Alcohol Consumption to Apple Health • Compare intake with Apple Health step data • Use widgets and Live Activities for at-a-glance updates BUILT FOR AWARENESS Alc AI is designed to help you better understand your drinking patterns and estimated alcohol impact over time. It can help you see when your BAC may still be rising, when it may peak, and how long recovery may take based on your logged drinks. IMPORTANT NOTICE BAC values in Alc AI are estimates only and may be inaccurate. Alc AI is not a breathalyzer, blood test, or medical device, and it does not provide legal or medical advice. Do not use Alc AI to determine whether you are fit to drive or operate machinery. PREMIUM Pro unlocks features including AI Drink Scan, advanced analytics, recovery insights, unlimited BAC graph access, widgets, Live Activities, and Apple Health alcohol sync. Subscription: Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. If a free trial is offered, payment starts when the trial ends unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://alcai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://alcai.app/privacy

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
Alc AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BACtrack at 1.5K against Alc AI's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Alc AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BACtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BACtrack versus Alc AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackAlc AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncJOSEPH SALVATORE DANGELO

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

Alc AI

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

Alc AI

Subscriptions2
  • Alc AI Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Alc AI Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alc AI free?
Alc AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BACtrack or Alc AI?
BACtrack is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Alc AI averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BACtrack or Alc AI have ads?
Neither BACtrack nor Alc AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or Alc AI?
BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alc AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alc AI on October 25, 2026.

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