Comparison

Sober Man vs SoberPulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sober Man

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
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◆Game-like quit drinking tracker◆ Introducing an app that helps you quit drinking in a fun, game-like way. Stop drinking now and Break free from alcohol addiction! Enjoy your sober time. *********************** Features of this app *********************** ▼ Check Your Sobriety Progress See all your results at a glance! Input your drinking data, and the app automatically calculates your sober time, calories avoided, and money saved. Visualizing your progress helps boost motivation and encourages continuation. ▼ Enjoy Sobriety with a Gaming Twist As your sobriety time increases, a pixelated office worker gets promoted. Overcome the devil's temptations and aim for the top! ▼ Learn Sobriety Tips Press the punch mark when you feel like drinking. Tips and advice will help keep you on track. ▼ Keep a Diary For every day you continue, fill in a square on the calendar. Record your daily thoughts and physical changes. ▼ Write About Your Growth Document your past drinking mishaps and what you've gained from sobriety. Strengthen your resolve by saying, "I don't want to go back to those days!" ▼ Prepare Rewards for Each Milestone Set small goals to overcome the tough moments! Increase your enjoyment by preparing rewards for each milestone achieved. ▼ Visualize the Successful You Imagine a healthier you, free from alcohol in the future. Writing down your goals strengthens your determination. ▼ Enjoy Fun Fortune-Telling Draw a fortune slip and check your luck and recommended food for today. Treat yourself with the money saved from not drinking! ▼ Share Your Progress on Social Media Post your sobriety status on X (formerly Twitter) and receive likes from comrades. Declare your sobriety to the world! Sober Man is here to fully support your habit improvement. Have you always given up on sobriety after just a few days? Why not give it another try with Sober Man? *********************** Details of Sober Man *********************** ▼Features Check sobriety time Verify how many drinks you've resisted Check the amount of money saved Record weight changes (calculate difference from the start) Understand the benefits of sobriety (random) Watch the evolution of a salaried worker based on sobriety time (Aim for one year!) Receive advice to overcome temptations Record in a diary calendar Reflect on the past and appreciate the present self Prepare rewards for each achievement Visualize a successful sober self Report progress on social media Remove ads (in-app purchase) Support the app with a store review (please support us!) ▼Recommended for Those who want to avoid protein breakdown in muscles due to alcohol during strength training Those looking to gradually reduce drinking by increasing sober days Those wanting to break free from bad habits through abstinence Those looking to overcome alcohol dependency and autonomic dysfunction Those wanting to visualize how much alcohol they have consumed Those who wish to quit drinking for beauty, diet (weight loss), and health reasons Those interested in learning about the risks of drinking and alcohol knowledge Those wanting to know how much money they've saved by not drinking during pregnancy Those who want to quit smoking as well as drinking Those who want to continue the challenge of staying sober with others after failing to stay sober for more than a few days Those who want to say goodbye to hangover-ridden holidays Those seeking quality sleep Those wanting to strengthen their unstable mental state (mental health) Use the app according to your goals. ▼Sound & Image Resources 魔王魂(URL https://maou.audio/) しーでんでん(URL https://seadenden-8bit.com) FC音工場(URL https://fc.sitefactory.info/) こじもこ (Pixel art for characters & icons, some exclusions apply) Pika's GameStore ノスタルジータイルセット【街並みセット1】 ********* Support ********* Support is available through the Nakashin Co., Ltd. website. Please contact us anytime if you have any issues or questions.

About

SoberPulse

This platform uses breathalyzer technology to help individuals track their sobriety and build trust with support networks. It allows for precise BAC testing, sharing results with accountability partners, and monitoring progress with detailed statistics and milestones.

Highlights
  • BACtrack device integration
  • Accountability partner monitoring
  • Voluntary, random, and on-demand tests
  • Real-time test result sharing
  • Automatic notifications
  • Progress tracking and milestones
  • Secure, encrypted data storage
Features
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**SoberPulse: Accountability Through Technology** SoberPulse is a comprehensive sobriety tracking and accountability platform designed to support your recovery journey. By combining professional-grade breathalyzer technology with trusted accountability partnerships, SoberPulse helps you stay on track and build trust with those who support you. ** Accurate BAC Testing** Connect your BACtrack device to take precise breathalyzer tests directly from your iPhone. SoberPulse integrates seamlessly with BACtrack devices to provide accurate, verified BAC readings that you can share with your accountability partners. ** Accountability Partners** Invite trusted contacts—family members, sponsors, counselors, or friends—to monitor your test results. Your monitors receive automatic notifications when you complete tests, helping maintain transparency and build trust in your recovery journey. ** Flexible Testing Options** • **Voluntary Tests**: Take tests on your own schedule • **Random Tests**: Receive random test requests to maintain accountability • **On-Demand Tests**: Monitors can request tests when needed ** Comprehensive Tracking** Track your sobriety journey with detailed test history, progress milestones, and statistics. See your test completion rates, pass rates, and celebrate important milestones along the way. ** Privacy & Security** Your data is encrypted and secure. You control who can see your test results and when. SoberPulse respects your privacy while providing the transparency needed for accountability. ** Key Features** • Seamless BACtrack device integration • Configurable minimum and maximum tests required daily • Real-time test result sharing with monitors • Automatic notifications for test completions • Detailed test history and statistics • Sobriety milestone tracking and celebrations • Support for multiple accountability partners • Secure, encrypted data storage • Easy-to-use, intuitive interface ** Who It's For** SoberPulse is designed for anyone committed to their recovery journey who wants to: • Stay accountable to themselves and their support network • Build trust through transparency • Track their progress with accurate, verified data • Maintain sobriety with the support of loved ones ** Building Trust Through Transparency** Recovery is a journey, and you don't have to walk it alone. SoberPulse makes it easy to share your progress with those who care about you, helping build trust and strengthen relationships through honest, verified test results. ** Simple & Intuitive** SoberPulse is designed to be simple and easy to use. Connect your device, add your monitors, and start tracking. The app handles the rest, sending notifications, organizing your test history, and helping you celebrate your progress. ** Stay Connected** Your monitors receive automatic notifications when you complete tests, helping them stay informed and supportive. Missed test alerts ensure accountability, while passed test notifications celebrate your success. ** Track Your Progress** View comprehensive statistics including your test completion rate, pass rate, and sobriety milestones. See how far you've come and stay motivated on your journey. ** Secure & Private** Your privacy matters. SoberPulse uses industry-standard encryption to protect your data. You control who sees your results and when. Transparency doesn't mean compromising your privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ** Start Your Journey Today** Download SoberPulse and take the next step in your recovery journey. Connect your BACtrack device, invite your accountability partners, and begin tracking your progress with confidence. **Questions or Support?** Visit soberpulse.app/support or contact us at support@soberpulse.app

Screenshots

Sober Man4 screens
SoberPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoberPulse at 5.0 against Sober Man's 4.3. SoberPulse also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Sober Man's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Sober Man sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SoberPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoberPulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober Man has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sober Man ships an update every 2 months, SoberPulse daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sober Man versus SoberPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSober ManSoberPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNAKASHIN, K.K.Brett Berg

Customer experience

Sober Man

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SoberPulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sober Man

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.49
2 purchases

SoberPulse

Subscriptions2
  • SoberPulse Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SoberPulse Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Sober Man free?
Sober Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoberPulse free?
SoberPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sober Man or SoberPulse?
SoberPulse is rated higher. Sober Man averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SoberPulse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sober Man or SoberPulse have ads?
Neither Sober Man nor SoberPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sober Man or SoberPulse?
Sober Man ships an update every 2 months, and SoberPulse daily. Most recently, Sober Man was updated on November 3, 2026 and SoberPulse on November 5, 2026.

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