Comparison

SipTracker vs TipsyBuddy

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

Head to head
About

SipTracker

Features
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Drink less β€” without quitting. SipTracker helps you stay in control when you drink. No pressure. No judgment. Just clarity. Whether you’re trying to cut down, avoid overdoing it, or simply understand your habits β€” SipTracker gives you the insight you need. Stay in control Track your drinks quickly and see where things go off track. Understand your patterns See how much, how often, and when you drink β€” clearly. Drink mindfully (without the guilt) No streaks. No pressure to quit. Just better awareness. Simple, fast, and private Built to be used in real situations β€” not just planned ones. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TipsyBuddy

Features
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AC Buddy helps you stay aware of your estimated blood alcohol concentration throughout the night. Log your drinks, track your water intake, and see your BAC estimate update in real time all from your iPhone or Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES - Real-Time BAC Estimate: See your estimated blood alcohol concentration based on your logged drinks, body profile, and the Widmark formula with duration-aware absorption. - Apple Watch App: A full companion app with quick-add buttons, drink logging, favorites, hydration tracking, and today's activity log all from your wrist. - Drink Catalog: Choose from a built-in catalog of beers, wines, cocktails, spirits, and more. Create custom drinks for anything not listed. - Favorites: Star your go-to drinks for one-tap logging on iPhone and Apple Watch. - Hydration Tracking: Log water intake, set a daily hydration goal, and monitor your progress with a visual progress bar. - BAC Timeline Chart: View a trend chart of your estimated BAC over the past several hours with a legal limit reference line. - iPhone & Watch Sync: Your drinks, water, favorites, and profile stay in sync between your iPhone and Apple Watch via Watch Connectivity. - Apple Health Integration: Optionally sync your water and drink logs to Apple Health. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER BAC Buddy provides estimates only. It is not a medical device and does not measure your actual blood alcohol concentration. Never use this app to decide whether it is safe or legal to drive. Readings can be inaccurate due to body chemistry, medication, food, sleep, and logging errors. If you or someone else may be in danger, call emergency services immediately. Safety Information: Built-in safety tips, emergency warning signs, and a dedicated Safety tab to help you make informed decisions.

Screenshots

SipTracker4 screens
TipsyBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TipsyBuddy at none against SipTracker's 2. TipsyBuddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SipTracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SipTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TipsyBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SipTracker ships an update fortnightly, TipsyBuddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SipTracker versus TipsyBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipTrackerTipsyBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOfbitChristopher Pena Velez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SipTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

TipsyBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SipTracker free?
SipTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TipsyBuddy free?
TipsyBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SipTracker or TipsyBuddy have ads?
Neither SipTracker nor TipsyBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SipTracker or TipsyBuddy?
SipTracker ships an update fortnightly, and TipsyBuddy every 3 months. Most recently, SipTracker was updated on September 27, 2026 and TipsyBuddy on September 5, 2026.

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