Comparison

Second Sponsor vs BeSober.

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

Head to head
About

Second Sponsor

This AI-powered companion supports individuals in 12-step recovery programs with daily emotional check-ins and progress tracking. It helps users monitor their journey, reflect on triggers, and cultivate gratitude. Data is kept private and secure.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted recovery companion
  • Daily emotional check-ins
  • Meeting tracker
  • 12-step progress monitoring
  • Reflection prompts (triggers, gratitude, insights)
  • Secure and private data storage
Features
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Second Sponsor is an AI-assisted companion for individuals in 12-step recovery programs. It provides daily emotional check-ins, a simple meeting tracker, 12-step progress monitoring, and concise reflections on triggers, gratitude, and personal insights. Data is securely stored and never shared. It is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical care. It does not provide medical advice or diagnoses of any kind. Users should seek licensed professionals for mental health or medical treatment.

About

BeSober.

This app provides a modern platform for recovery communities, offering live video and audio meetings, sponsorship connections, and private journaling. It features daily reflection prompts, visual milestones for progress tracking, and a secure space for community support and digital attendance verification.

Highlights
  • Live video and audio meetings
  • Find and connect with sponsors
  • Daily recovery reflection prompts
  • Visual sobriety milestones
  • Private and public journaling
  • Community encouragement board
  • Digital attendance signatures
  • "I'm Struggling" alert button
Features
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BeSober. — Recovery Meetings, Anytime, Anywhere Your journey to recovery starts here. 'BeSober.' is a modern platform built for AA and NA communities, bringing the support of recovery meetings to your phone — no matter where you are. What makes us different from the rest is our commitment to being ad-free, and creating unique features that encourage users to recover from their issues. Live Video & Audio Meetings Join or host recovery meetings with real-time video, audio, and chat. Powered by peer-to-peer technology for crystal-clear, low-latency communication. Works on Wi-Fi, mobile data, and across all devices. Find a Sponsor (This feature is in no means associated with any AA group or denomination, however its meant as a safeguard for those who don't have/can't find a sponsor) Browse approved sponsors, apply to become one, and build meaningful mentorship connections — all within the app. Direct Messaging Have private conversations with other members. Stay connected between meetings with secure, one-on-one messaging. Daily Recovery Question Reflect on a new question each day and receive AI-powered encouragement. Track your streak and look back on past reflections to see how far you've come. Milestones — Your Brain Healing Journey Watch your brain heal over time. Visual milestones show your progress from Day 1 through 5+ years of sobriety, with supportive messages at every stage. Private Journaling Write private or public journal entries for self-reflection. Process your thoughts and track your recovery journey in your own words. Words of Encouragement A digital sticky note board where the community leaves uplifting messages. Draw, write, and share support with others in recovery. Digital Attendance Signatures Get verifiable digital signatures for meeting attendance. Share unique verification codes with counselors, courts, or sponsors — no paper slips needed. "I'm Struggling" Button Having a tough moment? One tap alerts active sponsors who can reach out. Includes direct access to the SAMHSA helpline (1-800-662-4357) and calming tips. Your Profile, Your Story Share your recovery story, track your sobriety date, and connect with others — or stay anonymous. You're in control of what you share. Built for Privacy & Safety Block and report users, control your visibility, and manage your data. Full account deletion available at any time. BeSober. is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please call 988 (Crisis Lifeline) or 1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA).

Screenshots

Second Sponsor4 screens
BeSober.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeSober. at weekly against Second Sponsor's monthly. BeSober. also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Second Sponsor against 5.0 for BeSober.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Sponsor ships an update monthly, BeSober. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Second Sponsor versus BeSober.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond SponsorBeSober.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSecond Sponsor LLCGabriel Fortier

Customer experience

Second Sponsor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BeSober.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Second Sponsor

No in-app purchases

None

BeSober.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Second Sponsor free?
Second Sponsor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeSober. free?
BeSober. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Second Sponsor or BeSober.?
Second Sponsor and BeSober. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Second Sponsor or BeSober. have ads?
Neither Second Sponsor nor BeSober. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Second Sponsor or BeSober.?
Second Sponsor ships an update monthly, and BeSober. weekly. Most recently, Second Sponsor was updated on October 18, 2026 and BeSober. on October 24, 2026.

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