The Sobriety Method vs Quietly Sober
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Sobriety Method
This app offers a structured path to lasting sobriety, providing real-life experience, problem-solving strategies, and coping mechanisms. Learn from a coach with personal recovery experience and connect with a supportive community for motivation and accountability.
- Expert advice from a recovery veteran
- Problem-solving and coping strategies
- Community support and live discussions
- Personalized guidance based on real struggles
- Virtual group coaching sessions
- Milestone celebration and motivation
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These app features provide real experience, problem-solving strategies, and coping mechanisms to help you succeed in your recovery journey, one day at a time. Experience & Advice from a Veteran of Relapse and Recovery Learn from someone who truly understands the challenges of seeking help for the first time, chronic relapse, and how to achieve long-term sobriety • Gain insights from a coach who has experienced relapse and successful recovery. • Receive personalized advice based on real-life struggles and triumphs. • Understand the emotional and psychological aspects of addiction and recovery. • Learn how to navigate setbacks and stay focused on long-term success. • Access relatable stories and guidance that keep you grounded and hopeful. Problem-Solving Skills Develop essential skills to tackle everyday challenges and stay on track with your sobriety. • Master coping techniques to handle cravings and stress in healthy ways. • Build resilience with proven strategies for managing difficult emotions. • Learn how to make mindful, positive decisions in high-pressure situations. • Improve communication skills to strengthen relationships and avoid triggers. • Equip yourself with tools to address and overcome obstacles that may arise. Community Interaction Find support and strength through meaningful connections with others on the same journey. • Join a network of individuals who share their personal experiences and wisdom. • Participate in live discussions to share challenges, advice, and victories. • Receive ongoing motivation and accountability from your community. • Attend virtual group coaching sessions to learn and grow together. • Celebrate milestones and progress alongside others who understand your path. Disclaimer This content is intended to provide support, wisdom, and hope to fellow alcoholics and addicts. The content provided by this sober coaching app is for informational and supportive purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and support. Our app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of service: https://thesobrietymethod.com/terms Privacy policy: https://thesobrietymethod.com/privacy
Quietly Sober
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Quietly Sober is a private recovery companion and supportive community for people choosing a life free from alcohol. Whether today is Day 1 or you’ve been sober for years, Quietly Sober gives you a place to reflect, connect, celebrate your progress, and keep moving forward one day at a time. You don’t have to do this alone. RECOVERY, YOUR WAY Track your sobriety, celebrate meaningful milestones, and watch your recovery journey grow over time. Quietly Sober keeps the focus on today while still giving you a place to look back and see how far you’ve come. GUIDED REFLECTIONS Take a few minutes to slow down and check in with yourself. Quietly Sober includes guided reflections for: • Daily Reflection • Recovery Reflection • Meeting Reflection • Prayer Reflection Prefer to simply write? Use the Daily Log to capture what’s on your mind without turning it into a conversation. YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY Your reflections and recovery moments become part of your personal journey, giving you a quiet place to revisit the days, thoughts, and experiences that helped shape your recovery. MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE Join Quietly Sober Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and connect with others in recovery. When attendance verification is needed, Quietly Sober provides a private process designed to keep verification information separate from your public community identity. SPONSOR FINDER Finding the right sponsor matters. Sponsor Finder helps people in recovery introduce themselves, discover potential sponsors, and start a conversation while keeping the experience simple and respectful. COMMUNITY Connect through discussions with people who understand the ups, downs, victories, questions, and ordinary days that come with recovery. Share as much or as little as you choose. Your recovery belongs to you. CELEBRATE YOUR PROGRESS Quietly Sober recognizes sobriety milestones throughout your journey with medallions and celebrations. You decide whether your sobriety medallion appears with your community profile. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Recovery can involve deeply personal information. Quietly Sober is built around keeping private recovery information private and giving you control over what you share with the community. QUIETLY SOBER SUPPORTER The core Quietly Sober experience is available free. Quietly Sober Supporter unlocks the full collection of guided reflections and adds a Supporter badge while helping support the continued development and operation of Quietly Sober. Supporter is $4.99 per month and includes a 7-day introductory free trial for eligible new subscribers. Supporting Quietly Sober never changes your recovery standing, milestones, or place in the community. ONE DAY AT A TIME, TOGETHER Recovery isn’t about being perfect. Sometimes it is simply about making the next good decision, getting through today, talking with someone who understands, and showing up again tomorrow. Quietly Sober gives you a place to do that. One day at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.quietlysober.com/privacy.html Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device’s subscription settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Quietly Sober at every 8 days against The Sobriety Method's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. The Sobriety Method sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Quietly Sober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Sobriety Method against 5.0 for Quietly Sober. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
The Sobriety Method ships an update monthly, Quietly Sober every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sobriety Method | Quietly Sober |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Sobriety Method LLC | Calvin Ellis |
Customer experience
The Sobriety Method
Quietly Sober
In-app purchases
The Sobriety Method
- App Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Quietly Sober
- Quietly Sober Supporter Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Quietly Sober Supporter Yearly$9.991 Year
- Quietly Sober Forever$39.99
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