# BurnBar vs Mode Zero

The clearest difference is rating: BurnBar at 4.8 against Mode Zero's 3.4. BurnBar also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (414 vs 5). Mode Zero's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BurnBar sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Mode Zero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BurnBar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BurnBar has 414 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BurnBar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mode Zero's.

BurnBar ships an update every 2 days, Mode Zero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BurnBar | Mode Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnbar-alcohol-tracker/id6748422916/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mode-zero-sobriety-tracker/id6762463867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **414** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 88 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Leisure Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825753995) | [ModeZero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894242701) |

## What reviewers say

### BurnBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnbar-alcohol-tracker/id6748422916)

This app helps you balance alcohol consumption with physical activity. Earn drinks by moving your body and log the drinks you enjoy to maintain a clear understanding of your weekly balance. It's designed for intentional drinking and staying fit without extreme measures.

**Highlights:** Sync activity with Apple Health, Earn drinks via steps or calories, Log enjoyed drinks, See weekly balance in real time, Weekly balance system, Clean, simple interface

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Bar | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $3.49 | per month |
| Full Bar | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Bar | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Bar | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $7.99 | per month |
| Full Bar | $8.00 | per 7 days |
| Full Bar | $12.00 | per month |
| Full Bar | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $24.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $24.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $34.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $34.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $36.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $36.00 | per year |
| Full Bar | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Bar | $15.00 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $39.99 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $44.99 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $48.00 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $49.99 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $69.00 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $89.00 | one-time |
| Full Bar | $99.00 | one-time |


### Mode Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mode-zero-sobriety-tracker/id6762463867)

A calm and focused recovery tracker to help you quit any habit, from substances to behaviors. It provides clear metrics on clean time, savings, and health improvements without pressure or shame. Track your progress with a daily pledge, journal, and milestone achievements.

**Highlights:** Track clean time to the second, Monitor physical and mental health improvements, Calculate savings from quitting habits, Daily pledge and streak history, Personal journal for reflections, Milestone achievements and bonus content, Optional shareable progress cards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro \| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BurnBar free?

BurnBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mode Zero free?

Mode Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BurnBar or Mode Zero?

BurnBar is rated higher. BurnBar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while Mode Zero averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do BurnBar or Mode Zero have ads?

BurnBar shows ads; Mode Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, BurnBar or Mode Zero?

BurnBar ships an update every 2 days, and Mode Zero every 3 weeks. Most recently, BurnBar was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mode Zero on October 14, 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.*