Comparison

Alcohol Tracker vs SoCue

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

Head to head
About

Alcohol Tracker

Features
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What is Buzzby? Buzzby is your smart, friendly companion for mindful drinking. Easily log your drinks, track your progress against weekly or monthly limits, and spot patterns you might otherwise miss. Whether you're cutting back, prioritizing your health, or just staying informed, Buzzby helps you take control - without hassle. Key Features - Quick Drink Logging: Add a beer, cocktail, or custom drink in seconds - today or any day in the past - with just a few taps. - Automatic Drink Scanner: Snap a photo of your glass, can, or bottle. Buzzby’s AI detects the drink type, volume, and strength so you can confirm and save. - Recurring Alcohol Moderation Goals: Set a weekly or monthly limit (like 14 alcohol units). A dynamic color indicator shifts from green to amber to red, so you always know where you stand. - Calendar View: A clean, color-coded calendar highlights drinking days at a glance. Tap any date to review or log drinks retroactively. - Statistics Dashboard: Simple, elegant charts show totals and goal completion over weeks, months, or even years - so you can see your progress clearly. - Home Screen Widget: Check your current goal status at a glance - no need to open the app. - Private iCloud Sync: Your data stays fully encrypted and stored securely in your Apple ID. No third-party involved. - Helpful Reminders: Enable gentle nudges to stay consistent with your tracking and goals - only when you want them. How It Works - Set Your Goal: Choose a weekly or monthly limit that fits your lifestyle. - Log Your Drinks: Add drinks manually or use the scanner for quick input. - Stay on Track: Monitor your progress in the app or via the widget. - Reflect & Adjust: Dive into your stats to uncover trends, celebrate wins, and refine your goals. Buzzby makes mindful drinking simple, private, and stress-free - right from your pocket. Terms of Use: https://colorful-software-app-assets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/alcohol-tracker/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://colorful-software-app-assets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/alcohol-tracker/privacy.html

About

SoCue

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SoCue is a drink tracker for nights when you want to pace yourself without keeping score in your head. One screen for the whole evening. A quiet color cue as you approach your personal line. A calm recap the next morning. No spreadsheets, no judgment, no nagging. HOW IT WORKS — First Drink Ritual — The moment you log your first drink, SoCue starts the night with you. You pick the kind of night you want (small, normal, or full send), set a personal stop line, and one optional belongings checklist. Three taps, then you're back to your night. — Tonight Screen — A single screen for the whole night. Tap to log each drink. The screen quietly shifts color as you approach your line. No numbers, no scoreboard — just a calm signal. — Mirror Mode — When you cross your line, your phone can show you a photo or short message you wrote to yourself earlier. Your own face, your own words. — App Lock (optional) — Pre-pick apps you don't want to use while drinking. They lock when you cross your line and unlock at 6 AM. You can still call and text. — Morning Pack — The next morning: where you went, how many drinks, what you brought home, what you forgot. A calm recap, not a hangover lecture. PRIVACY SoCue is local-first. Your drinking data never leaves your phone. • No account, no signup, no password • No servers, no third-party analytics, no tracking • No advertising identifiers • HealthKit is opt-in only (off by default; you control whether drinks log to your Apple Health database) • iCloud Backup is explicitly OFF for drinking data — restore your phone and your history will not come back. Deliberate. PRICING Free to use, forever. No ads, no subscription, no upsell. If SoCue saved your night, there's an optional Tip Jar inside the app — $1, $5, or whatever feels right. One-time, never recurring. That's it. WHAT THIS IS NOT SoCue is not a sobriety app, a quit-drinking app, or a medical tool. It doesn't push abstinence, doesn't shame, doesn't lecture. It's a pacing tool — for the kind of night when you want to drink and want to remember it. If you're looking to stop drinking entirely, look into AA, SMART Recovery, or a therapist. SoCue is for the in-between nights. DISCLAIMERS SoCue is not a medical device and does not measure your blood alcohol content. The "line" it tracks is based on the personal profile you provide (sex, weight, height, flush response, drinking frequency) and is intended as a soft cue, not a diagnostic reading. Individual response to alcohol varies widely. If you have a medical condition affected by alcohol, please consult a doctor. Never drive after drinking. SoCue does not offer or imply driving guidance under any circumstance. QUESTIONS We're a one-person operation. Email naochann2024@gmail.com — we read everything.

Screenshots

Alcohol Tracker4 screens
SoCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoCue at every 5 days against Alcohol Tracker's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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. Alcohol Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SoCue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alcohol Tracker ships an update every 7 months, SoCue every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Alcohol Tracker versus SoCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlcohol TrackerSoCue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperColorful Software Sp. z o.o.明杨 许

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alcohol Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
3 purchases

SoCue

One-time3
  • Small thanks$0.99
  • Buy a Drink$2.99
  • Big Love$4.99

Questions

Is Alcohol Tracker free?
Alcohol Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoCue free?
SoCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alcohol Tracker or SoCue have ads?
Neither Alcohol Tracker nor SoCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alcohol Tracker or SoCue?
Alcohol Tracker ships an update every 7 months, and SoCue every 5 days. Most recently, Alcohol Tracker was updated on October 19, 2026 and SoCue on October 3, 2026.

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