Comparison

Drybaby vs Sobbefy

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

Head to head
About

Drybaby

This app is a community platform for individuals choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle. It helps users find local events, connect with like-minded people, and engage in conversations within community channels and direct messages. It's designed for sober, sober-curious, or those reducing alcohol intake to socialize differently.

Highlights
  • Alcohol-free event discovery
  • Connect with like-minded individuals
  • Local community channels
  • Share moments and milestones
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Location-based discovery
  • Virtual meetups
Features
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Created for the growing movement of people breaking up with booze. Drybaby is the first-of-its-kind community focused app for alcohol-free socializing. With Drybaby you can: • Find alcohol-free events and activities hand-picked by our members • Discover people in your area who share your lifestyle • Chat in local community channels • Share moments and milestones in your community feed • Message directly or join group conversations What Makes Drybaby Different: We're a social network for the alcohol-free lifestyle. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or simply drinking less, connect with like-minded individuals who get it. From coffee meetups to hiking groups, book clubs to brunch spots - this is socializing reimagined. Features: • Location-based discovery to find your local community • Nationwide virtual meetups and connections • Private and group messaging • Event creation and discovery • Safe and welcoming environment Available now in: NYC, LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Nashville, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia & nationwide virtual community. Join thousands who are redefining their social lives. Your community is waiting. Download Drybaby and start connecting today.

About

Sobbefy

Connect with individuals on a similar journey towards recovery. Discover supportive communities, find local resources, and engage in private chats. Easily create a profile and start building connections with others who understand your path.

Highlights
  • Find sober people nearby
  • Private chat and messaging
  • Tagging for interests and goals
  • Create private support groups
  • Filter search for specific needs
  • Profile management and blocking
Features
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Welcome to Sobbefy, the world's #1 free recovery app serving individuals struggling with addiction. If you're seeking support, guidance, and connection, Sobbefy is the best and easiest way to meet others who understand your journey. Whether you're in recovery, seeking help, or just curious, Sobbefy is the ultimate tool for connecting with others who share your goals. With Sobbefy, you'll always be connected to a supportive community around you and have access to resources and events happening in your area. Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you like. Within minutes, you'll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with others near you. Sobbefy features: •⁠ ⁠See people nearby based on your location •⁠ ⁠Chat and share private messages •⁠ ⁠Add tags to share your interests and goals •⁠ ⁠Search tags to find others based on their interests and goals •⁠ ⁠Create private groups to share resources and support •⁠ ⁠Filter your search to find what you need •⁠ ⁠Star your favorites and block others •⁠ ⁠Report concerns easily and safely Upgrade to Sobbefy Premium for even more features and control: •⁠ ⁠Ad-free experience •⁠ ⁠See up to 600 profiles at once •⁠ ⁠View only people who are online now •⁠ ⁠View only profiles with a photo •⁠ ⁠Filter by interests, goals, and more Get the ultimate Sobbefy experience with Sobbefy Unlimited: •⁠ ⁠Unlimited profiles •⁠ ⁠Full access to your Connections list •⁠ ⁠Incognito mode - browse profiles without being seen •⁠ ⁠Unsend messages and photos •⁠ ⁠All Premium features Need help? Contact us through: https://sobbefy.com/ Sobbefy Subscriptions: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://sobbefy.com/terms-and-condition.html Privacy Policy: https://sobbefy.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Drybaby4 screens
Sobbefy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sobbefy at 5.0 against Drybaby's 3.9. Sobbefy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). Drybaby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Sobbefy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Drybaby asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sobbefy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Drybaby's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sobbefy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drybaby ships an update monthly, Sobbefy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Drybaby versus Sobbefy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrybabySobbefy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDRYBABY INC.Luis Castillo

Customer experience

Drybaby

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Sobbefy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drybaby

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Sobbefy

Subscriptions7
  • Sobbefy Sliver Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Sobbefy Sliver weekly$4.997 Days
  • Sobbefy Sliver 3 Months$12.993 Months
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  • Sobbefy Gold Weekly$19.997 Days
  • Sobbefy Silver 6 Months$20.996 Months
  • Sobbefy Gold Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Sobbefy Sliver yearly$32.991 Year

Questions

Is Drybaby free?
Drybaby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sobbefy free?
Sobbefy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drybaby or Sobbefy?
Sobbefy is rated higher. Drybaby averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sobbefy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Drybaby or Sobbefy have ads?
Drybaby shows ads; Sobbefy does not.
Which is updated more often, Drybaby or Sobbefy?
Drybaby ships an update monthly, and Sobbefy fortnightly. Most recently, Drybaby was updated on June 1, 2026 and Sobbefy on September 19, 2026.

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