# Drinking Control vs Sober Man

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sober Man at 100% against Drinking Control's 75%. Sober Man also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and device support (3 vs 1). Drinking Control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drinking Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sober Man sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sober Man holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drinking Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sober Man's.

Drinking Control ships an update monthly, Sober Man every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drinking Control | Sober Man |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinking-control-sobero/id6443543144/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-man-quit-drinking-timer/id6447052238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KWIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/525441368) | [NAKASHIN, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554813140) |

## What reviewers say

### Drinking Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinking-control-sobero/id6443543144)

This app helps users stop or reduce alcohol consumption through a personalized program, playful challenges, and community support. It offers daily exercises, progress tracking, and expert advice to guide individuals on their journey to sobriety or controlled drinking.

**Highlights:** Personalized alcohol cessation program, Playful challenges and missions, Daily exercises for reinforcement, Tracking of sober days, Community support and sharing, Expert advice for social situations, Progress visualization with graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sobero Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Sobero Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annually Sobero Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Sober Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-man-quit-drinking-timer/id6447052238)

This app gamifies the process of quitting drinking by tracking your sobriety time, money saved, and calories avoided. It offers motivational tips, a diary, milestone rewards, and social sharing to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Track sobriety time, money saved, and calories avoided, Gamified progress with character promotion, Daily tips to overcome drinking temptations, Sobriety diary and reflection journal, Milestone rewards and future visualization, Social media sharing of progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drinking Control free?

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

### Is Sober Man free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drinking Control or Sober Man?

Sober Man is rated higher. Drinking Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sober Man averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Drinking Control or Sober Man have ads?

Neither Drinking Control nor Sober Man shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drinking Control or Sober Man?

Drinking Control ships an update monthly, and Sober Man every 2 months. Most recently, Drinking Control was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sober Man 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.*