Comparison

Thrive Recovery vs PeakD4Y

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

Head to head
About

Thrive Recovery

Features
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Offers audio-guided practices from Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), an evidence-based treatment program for individuals in the process of recovery from alcohol/drug use problems.

About

PeakD4Y

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SUBST4NCE is an educational harm reduction reference app providing research-backed pharmacokinetic data and drug interaction warnings. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is NOT a medical device and does NOT provide medical advice. It is a visualization and reference tool for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions. WHAT'S INSIDE Comprehensive Substance Database • 80+ substances across multiple categories • Published pharmacokinetic data (half-lives, metabolism pathways) • Mechanism of action explanations • Data quality indicators showing research confidence levels Interaction Checker • Check combinations of multiple substances • Understand potential interaction mechanisms • Color-coded risk levels based on published research • Plain-language explanations of why interactions matter Visual Timeline • See pharmacokinetic curves for substances • Understand onset, peak, and duration patterns • Multi-substance overlay visualization • Body load indicators Personal Context (Optional) • Add your biological factors for educational context • Weight, metabolism, and health considerations • Tolerance tracking • Current medications reference Research Citations • Every data point linked to published sources • PubMed IDs and DOIs for verification • FDA and WHO reference data • "Limited data" warnings for research chemicals CATEGORIES COVERED • Alcohol & Cannabinoids • Stimulants & Depressants • Psychedelics & Dissociatives • Prescription medications • Research chemicals (with appropriate warnings) • And more... SAFETY FEATURES • Emergency resources always accessible • SAMHSA helpline integration • Non-judgmental, educational framing • Privacy-first: all data stored locally on your device DESIGNED FOR • Harm reduction education • Healthcare students and professionals • Researchers and educators • Anyone seeking evidence-based substance information This app does NOT: • Provide dosing recommendations • Calculate "safe" times to drive • Facilitate procurement • Replace professional medical advice All information is compiled from peer-reviewed research and official sources. Users accept full responsibility for how they use this educational reference. 18+ only. By using this app, you acknowledge the terms and conditions presented at first launch. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the support link.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Thrive Recovery at 3 against PeakD4Y's —. Thrive Recovery also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Thrive Recovery versus PeakD4Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrive RecoveryPeakD4Y
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCorey RoosKevin Kulcsar

In-app purchases

None

Thrive Recovery

No in-app purchases

None

PeakD4Y

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thrive Recovery free?
Thrive Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeakD4Y free?
PeakD4Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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