Comparison

Barry Counter vs Drink Less

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

Head to head
About

Barry Counter

Easily track your beverage intake with this app. It allows for quick counting from your lock screen, setting personal limits, and provides insights into your consumption habits. You can also share your progress with friends and receive timely reminders.

Highlights
  • Lock screen counting
  • Favorite drink selection
  • Social counting with friends
  • Customizable limits
  • Consumption insights
  • Reminder notifications
  • Progress sharing
Read full description

Barry is a simple daily counter for the things you count: drinks, coffee or cigarettes. Pick a character, tap to count, and see your day at a glance. ○ Count from the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island ○ Pick what you count: Barry for drinks, Caffy for coffee, Ciggy for cigarettes ○ Set a limit and let Barry tell you when you reach it ○ Insights: where and when you count, totals for any period, your year in review ○ Reminders at the time or place you choose ○ Count together with friends and compare your day ○ Share today's or any earlier count as a picture Game night ○ Darty: a darts scoreboard with checkout hints, quick matches and full tournaments, and a live board on your TV ○ Boom!, Who am I? and Dice for the table

About

Drink Less

This app helps you monitor and reduce alcohol intake. It offers quick logging, personalized AI-driven insights into drinking patterns, and progress tracking with visualizations. Integrate with Apple Health and use home screen widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Quick drink logging
  • AI-powered insights
  • Comprehensive tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home screen widget
  • Detailed charts
Features
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Take control of your drinking with Drink Less — the smartest way to track and reduce your alcohol consumption. Whether you’re cutting back, going sober, or staying mindful, Drink Less gives you everything you need. KEY FEATURES: • Quick Drink Logging — Add drinks to your calendar with a single tap. Track beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits. • AI-Powered Insights — Get personalized weekly reports analyzing your drinking patterns, triggers, and progress. • Comprehensive Tracking — View totals across weeks, months, and years. Set goals, track streaks, and celebrate milestones. • Apple Health Integration — See how your drinking connects to your sleep and overall wellness. • Home Screen Widget — Log drinks and check progress without opening the app. • Beautiful Charts — Visualize your journey with detailed statistics that keep you motivated. WHY DRINK LESS? • Set your weekly limit and get personalized feedback on your progress • AI analysis gives you actionable advice, not just numbers • Track sober days, manage cravings, and build healthier habits • Your data stays private with iCloud sync — no accounts required Whether you’re doing Dry January, cutting back on weeknight drinks, or on a recovery journey, Drink Less is your daily companion. Download now and start your streak today. Drink Less offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Barry Counter4 screens
Drink Less4 screens

Verdict

The call

Barry Counter and Drink Less both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Barry Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Drink Less's. Barry Counter also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Barry Counter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Drink Less sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Barry Counter against 4.7 for Drink Less. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Barry Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Drink Less's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barry Counter ships an update every 8 days, Drink Less every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barry Counter versus Drink Less: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarry CounterDrink Less
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRick van WeerselToto Ventures Inc.

Customer experience

Barry Counter

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Drink Less

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barry Counter

One-time3
  • Small beer$1.99
  • Pint$3.99
  • Sixpack$8.99
3 purchases

Drink Less

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Barry Counter free?
Barry Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink Less free?
Drink Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barry Counter or Drink Less?
Barry Counter is rated higher. Barry Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Drink Less averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.
Do Barry Counter or Drink Less have ads?
Neither Barry Counter nor Drink Less shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barry Counter or Drink Less?
Barry Counter ships an update every 8 days, and Drink Less every 2 months. Most recently, Barry Counter was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drink Less on October 30, 2026.

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