Comparison

Drink Less vs SipBuddy

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

Head to head
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/

About

SipBuddy

This app helps you reduce alcohol consumption with habit tracking, motivational tools, and personalized goal setting. It offers insights into how drinking affects your life and provides a private, secure space to manage your progress without judgment.

Highlights
  • Effortless drink and dry day logging
  • Achievement badges and streaks
  • Smart insights on drinking impact
  • Pop-up motivators and reminders
  • Customizable goals for drinking reduction
  • Private and secure progress tracking
Features
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Cutting back on alcohol doesn’t have to feel like punishment. SipBuddy helps you drink less (or not at all) without turning your life into a health retreat. We mix habit tracking, streaks, achievements, and just the right amount of attitude to help you take control of your drinking — on your terms. Try it FREE for 7 days. Cancel anytime. WHAT YOU GET Effortless Tracking Log drinks, dry days, and moods in seconds — no spreadsheets or guilt trips. Achievement Badges and Streaks Stay motivated with fun milestones and streaks you won’t want to break. Smart Insights See how your drinking affects your wallet, energy, mood, and more. Pop-up Motivators Get cheeky nudges and reminders when you need them (and no spam when you don’t). Your Goals, Your Rules Whether you want to go totally dry or just avoid those “oops” nights, SipBuddy’s got you. Fun Without the Filter No preachy lectures. No cringey affirmations. Just real tools and real laughs. Private and Secure Your progress is your business. We’re just here to cheer you on. SIMPLE PRICING $9.99/month or $39.99/year (save 58%) 7-day FREE trial to see if it vibes with you Cancel anytime, no questions asked. Whether you’re sober-curious, looking to save cash, or just want to dodge the next hangover from hell, SipBuddy has your back. Download SipBuddy today and start your 7-day free trial. Your future self says thanks. Terms of Use: https://www.sipbuddyapp.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.sipbuddyapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Drink Less4 screens
SipBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SipBuddy at 100% against Drink Less's 50%. SipBuddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Drink Less's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Drink Less sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SipBuddy sells 4 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

SipBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Drink Less's written reviews are positive against 100% of SipBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drink Less ships an update every 2 months, SipBuddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Drink Less versus SipBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrink LessSipBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.Metellus Productions LLC

Customer experience

Drink Less

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

SipBuddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drink Less

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

SipBuddy

Subscriptions4
  • SipBuddy Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • SipBuddy Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SipBuddy Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • SipBuddy Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Drink Less free?
Drink Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipBuddy free?
SipBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drink Less or SipBuddy?
SipBuddy is rated higher. Drink Less averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SipBuddy averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Drink Less or SipBuddy have ads?
SipBuddy shows ads; Drink Less does not.
Which is updated more often, Drink Less or SipBuddy?
Drink Less ships an update every 2 months, and SipBuddy weekly. Most recently, Drink Less was updated on October 30, 2026 and SipBuddy on November 5, 2026.

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