Comparison

The Sobriety Method vs SoberDown

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

SoberDown

This app provides a recovery community with tools for finding local AA and NA meetings, connecting with a support network, journaling, and tracking daily goals. It offers a space for sharing personal stories and joining community groups focused on recovery.

Highlights
  • Find AA & NA meetings by location
  • Code Red support network alerts
  • Private daily journal with mood tracking
  • Warrior Stories for shared experiences
  • Community groups for shared goals
  • Daily goal tracking for habits
Features
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**SOBER DOWN — Built From Broken.** You don't fight day one alone. Sober Down is for people who show up anyway — not people looking for gentle encouragement, but people who want real tools and real backup. Most sobriety apps make you choose one addiction to track, then charge you to add a second. SoberDown doesn't. Track alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling, or anything else you're working to leave behind — as many as you need, completely free, no premium tier required. **Track everything, pay for nothing** — Unlimited sobriety counters for every addiction you're facing, free forever — See your money and time saved add up in real time — A full recovery workbook, unlocked from day one — not gated behind a subscription **Real support when you need it** — Code Red: one tap alerts your Accountability Circle — the people you trust most — the moment you're struggling — Code Green: let your people know you're doing well and up for company — Find a Meeting: locate AA, NA, Al-Anon, and SMART Recovery meetings near you, with directions — most sobriety apps don't offer this at all — Find Sober Living: search sober living homes and halfway houses in your area **More than a counter** — Journal your recovery with text, photos, and video — not just mood taps — Communities for the whole of life's hard moments, not just addiction — grief, divorce, financial stress, custody battles, and more — Warrior Stories: read real recovery stories, or share your own — DOA Podcast and upcoming recovery events, right inside the app — Sober Down merch — wear your recovery with pride **Why SoberDown** Other apps cap free users at a couple of addictions and charge $9.99+/month to track more, unlock your own workbook, or find real-world support. SoberDown gives you all of it free, because recovery shouldn't come with a subscription. Built by people who've been there. Sober Down — Built From Broken.

Screenshots

The Sobriety Method3 screens
SoberDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoberDown at none against The Sobriety Method's 1. SoberDown also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. The Sobriety Method sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. SoberDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Sobriety Method against 5.0 for SoberDown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Sobriety Method ships an update monthly, SoberDown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Sobriety Method versus SoberDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Sobriety MethodSoberDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Sobriety Method LLCSteven McGiven

Customer experience

The Sobriety Method

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SoberDown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Sobriety Method

Subscriptions1
  • App Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
None

SoberDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Sobriety Method free?
The Sobriety Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoberDown free?
SoberDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Sobriety Method or SoberDown?
The Sobriety Method and SoberDown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do The Sobriety Method or SoberDown have ads?
Neither The Sobriety Method nor SoberDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Sobriety Method or SoberDown?
The Sobriety Method ships an update monthly, and SoberDown every 2 days. Most recently, The Sobriety Method was updated on October 2, 2026 and SoberDown on October 6, 2026.

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