# The Sobriety Method vs Still Standing Sobriety

The clearest difference is monetization model: Still Standing Sobriety at freemium against The Sobriety Method's subscription. Still Standing Sobriety also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). The Sobriety Method's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Sobriety Method sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Still Standing Sobriety sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Still Standing Sobriety. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Still Standing Sobriety has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Sobriety Method ships an update monthly, Still Standing Sobriety fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Sobriety Method | Still Standing Sobriety |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sobriety-method/id6741715522/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-standing-sobriety/id6761286794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 63 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Sobriety Method LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795227258) | [Steven Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884507378) |

## What reviewers say

### The Sobriety Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sobriety-method/id6741715522)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


### Still Standing Sobriety

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-standing-sobriety/id6761286794)

This app provides a sober counter and tools to support recovery. It offers a daily check-in, tracks savings, and connects users with their support network. Features include breathing exercises and crisis resources for difficult moments.

**Highlights:** Sober day counter (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Track money saved, Connect with support network, Breathing exercises, Crisis resources, Daily check-in, Personalized reason reminder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Still Standing | $1.99 | per month |
| Still Standing Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Still Standing Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Sobriety Method free?

The Sobriety Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Still Standing Sobriety free?

Still Standing Sobriety is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Sobriety Method or Still Standing Sobriety?

The Sobriety Method and Still Standing Sobriety are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do The Sobriety Method or Still Standing Sobriety have ads?

Neither The Sobriety Method nor Still Standing Sobriety shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Sobriety Method or Still Standing Sobriety?

The Sobriety Method ships an update monthly, and Still Standing Sobriety fortnightly. Most recently, The Sobriety Method was updated on October 18, 2026 and Still Standing Sobriety on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*