Comparison

Option Zéro vs Iota․

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

Head to head
About

Option Zéro

This app helps individuals regain control over their alcohol consumption, offering anonymous support to reduce or stop drinking. It provides personalized assessments, progress tracking, and active support exercises for managing cravings and preventing relapse.

Highlights
  • Anonymous alcohol consumption assessment
  • Personalized progress tracking (money saved, calories avoided)
  • Targeted anti-craving exercises
  • Relapse prevention techniques
  • Free contact with addiction specialists
  • Expert-validated health information
Features
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Take back control of your alcohol consumption with Option Zero ! Do you feel like you are losing control over your alcohol consumption? Option Zero helps you drink less alcohol, reduce your drinks, stop drinking or move towards abstinence, with a free and anonymous app. Option Zero is designed for people experiencing alcohol-related distress: alcohol dependence, alcohol use disorder, relapse, strong cravings, alcohol withdrawal or difficulty sticking to an alcohol consumption goal. This app is made for you if you: - Want to reduce your alcohol consumption, drink less alcohol or take back control of alcohol - Want to stop alcohol, stop drinking gradually, stay sober or build an alcohol-free life - Are looking for an app to drink less, an app to stop drinking, a sobriety app or an app to count alcohol-free days - Face alcohol cravings, alcohol temptation, relapse, drinking at parties, alcohol-related stress or the urge to drink in the evening Personalized assessment without pressure: - Anonymous tests created by Dr Talbot - Alcohol test, alcohol quiz and alcohol consumption assessment to help you understand where you stand - Support to answer the question: am I dependent on alcohol? Precise progress tracking: - Alcohol tracking, sobriety tracking, abstinence tracking and daily alcohol consumption tracking - Alcohol journal, alcohol log, alcohol history, alcohol calendar, abstinence calendar and alcohol consumption calendar - Wine and beer tracking, alcohol dose, grams of alcohol, consumption analysis, alcohol report and alcohol statistics - Report for your doctor to help prepare a conversation more easily Goals, counters and challenges: - Alcohol goal, alcohol consumption goal, drink goal or abstinence goal - Progressive reduction, alcohol abstinence, alcohol stop or alcohol recovery program depending on your situation - Sobriety counter, alcohol-free days counter, abstinence streak, abstinence counter and number of alcohol-free days - Alcohol-free challenge, alcohol-free month, Dry January, sober January, sober days or 30-day alcohol-free challenge to support your sobriety motivation Active support during difficult moments: - Targeted anti-craving exercises to resist an alcohol craving and overcome the urge to drink - Alcohol strategies, anti-relapse plan and alcohol relapse plan to act before drinking - Quick resources to avoid drinking at parties, take a break from alcohol for a few days or get through one day without drinking Health, risks and support: - Clear articles to better understand alcohol risks, alcohol withdrawal after 3 days and the possible effects of alcohol on sleep, anxiety, depression, skin or calories - Guidance around blood alcohol level, grams of alcohol, gamma GT, alcohol calories, liver health and alcohol-related weight loss - Information validated by professionals to better understand your alcohol journey and your sobriety journey Reliable, anonymous and secure support: - Anonymous and free contact with professionals specialized in addiction care - Resources validated by doctors, anonymous testimonials and reliable advice to feel less alone Option Zero is completely free, with no advertising and no tracking. Your data remains anonymous and protected. Option Zero is a service provided by the CaPASSCité association and led by addiction specialist Dr Talbot. It is based on the experience of Oz Ensemble, a recognized program supported by MILDECA, ARS and DINUM. Option Zero helps you stop drinking like a sobriety coach, track and manage your consumption without judgment, and move towards moderation, alcohol cessation, an abstinence goal or sobriety, at your own pace. Download Option Zero and take the first step. Even a small one. It will count !

About

Iota․

Features
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Iota. keeps track of your recovery: the days since you stopped, the money you have earned back, the cravings you got through, and the relapses you had. No judgement, no confetti. Simple. Modern. Free. Private. —WHAT YOU CAN DO— *Track What You Are Leaving Behind Smoking, vaping, alcohol, other substances, gambling, screen time, junk food — or anything you name yourself. Track several at once: each one has its own counters. *Get Through Cravings Tap Craving when one hits. The screen shows what you already have to show for it and one of the reasons you wrote down, while a five-minute countdown holds the relapse button shut. Log the ones you get through. *Record Relapses Without Losing Everything Your current run goes back to zero, but nothing recorded disappears: your longest stretch, your total days without, the money earned and every calendar mark all stay. *See The Money Iota. multiplies your days without by what the habit used to cost. Set a savings goal and see how far away it still is. *Follow Your Recovery Health milestones drawn from published cessation timelines, and a withdrawal curve that weights the early days for what they really are. *Set Reminders Up to five a day, at the times you choose, in the tone you pick — encouraging, blunt, or the words you wrote yourself. *Apple Watch Your counters on the home screen, the lock screen and the watch face. Log a craving or a relapse from your wrist — it syncs with your iPhone, and the other way round. *Export Your Data Download your record as a CSV or a detailed PDF report — for yourself, or for a clinician. —PRIVACY FIRST— Your data never leaves your device or iCloud. Without an account or internet connection, Iota. works entirely offline. No analytics, no trackers, no ads. All your entries — dates, cravings, relapses, notes — stay with you. —MEDICAL DISCLAIMER— This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Withdrawal from some substances can be dangerous without medical supervision. If you have concerns about your health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. —LANGUAGES— English, French —CONTACT & SUPPORT— Questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly from the app's Contact section or via our website, Reddit, Discord or Instagram.

Screenshots

Option Zéro4 screens
Iota․4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Iota․ at none against Option Zéro's shown. Option Zéro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Option Zéro versus Iota․: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOption ZéroIota․
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOption ZéroLiminal Pictures

In-app purchases

None

Option Zéro

No in-app purchases

None

Iota․

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Option Zéro free?
Option Zéro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iota․ free?
Iota․ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Option Zéro or Iota․ have ads?
Option Zéro shows ads; Iota․ does not.

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