Comparison

Ding vs Soberise

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

Head to head
About

Ding

This app provides customizable timers for various activities like meditation, interval training, and general practice. It offers features for tracking progress, analyzing performance with visual charts, and organizing sessions with custom tags. The interface is clean and supports offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Customizable meditation timers with interval bells
  • Interval training for HIIT and circuit workouts
  • Stopwatch and random interval timer modes
  • Create and save custom training presets
  • Calendar view with training streaks
  • Visual analytics and progress charts
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Transform your training routine with Ding - the intelligent timer app designed for serious practitioners. @ MEDITATION TIMER Customizable meditation sessions with interval bells Perfect for mindfulness, breathing exercises, and focused practice Audio cues to guide your sessions @ WORKOUT TIMER Interval training with separate work and rest periods Multiple rounds with automatic progression Ideal for HIIT, circuit training, and structured workouts @ STOPWATCH MODE Simple count-up timer for any activity Set target times or run indefinitely Great for tracking general training sessions @ RANDOM TIMER MODE Set minimum and maximum duration for the bell Set maximum total duration Great for training at random intervals @ CUSTOM PRESETS Create your own presets Each segment has display text, color and sound and tags Perfect for saving custom training sessions @ CALENDAR & STREAKS See at a glance your training log Get training suggestions based on your preferred training frequency Earn day streaks @ ANALYTICS Visual charts showing your training progress over time Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views Tag-based activity tracking and insights Monitor consistency and build lasting habits @ PERSONALIZED ORGANIZATION Create custom tags for different activities Track meditation, cardio, strength training, yoga, and more Filter and analyze data by activity type See which activities you do most frequently @ PROGRESS TRACKING Automatic session logging with detailed history Smart summaries: "You trained 2.5 hours in the last 7 days" Export and review your training patterns Build accountability through data @ KEY FEATURES Clean, distraction-free interface Dark and light theme support Customizable audio alerts Offline functionality - no internet required Privacy-focused - your data stays on your device Perfect for meditation practitioners, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, yoga students, HIIT trainers, and anyone serious about tracking their practice.

About

Soberise

This app helps you quit drinking by tracking sober days, offering AI-powered CBT for cravings, and providing a recovery timeline. It includes tools for self-check-ins, a private journal, and a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Sober day counter and streaks
  • AI CBT coach for cravings
  • SOS craving help with coping methods
  • Recovery timeline visualization
  • Daily check-ins and private journal
  • Support Circle community feature
Features
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Soberise is your all-in-one companion to quit drinking and stay sober — for good. Track your sober days, get help the moment a craving hits, and understand exactly how your body and mind heal over time. Whether you're on day one or year five, Soberise turns recovery into something you can see, feel, and stick with. WHY SOBERISE IS DIFFERENT Most apps just count days. Soberise supports you in the hard moments and helps you grow. • AI CBT coach — a supportive chat trained on cognitive behavioral techniques, ready 24/7 when cravings, doubt, or 3am thoughts show up. • SOS craving help — a guided timer and your own pinned coping methods to ride out an urge until it passes. • Recovery timeline — see "what heals when," from better sleep and clearer skin to a calmer mind, as the days add up. TRACK YOUR SOBRIETY • Sober day counter and streaks — celebrate every milestone, one day at a time. • Track multiple sober periods and habits in one place. • Sobriety calculator — see the time and money you've saved. CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF • Daily check-in for cravings, sleep, energy, mood, and activities. • Private journal and craving log to spot patterns and triggers. LEARN WHAT WORKS • A library of ~100 recovery articles across 5 sections — the science of cravings, relapse prevention, sleep, nutrition, and more. Free. STAY MOTIVATED • Earn XP, level up, and unlock achievements as your sober streak grows. • Gentle reminders and daily motivation keep you on track. YOU'RE NOT ALONE • Support Circle — a private group of up to 15 people who get it. • Community feed to share wins and find encouragement. Soberise is for anyone quitting or cutting back on alcohol or other substances, and for anyone supporting their recovery journey. Calmer, clearer, and more consistent — one day at a time. Start your sober streak today. Premium unlocks advanced features via auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.soberise.net/privacy-policy/ Soberise is a support tool, not medical treatment. If you experience severe withdrawal symptoms, contact a doctor or emergency services. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Soberise is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction or mental health concerns.

Screenshots

Ding4 screens
Soberise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ding at none against Soberise's 8. Ding also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Soberise's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Soberise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ding asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ding against 5.0 for Soberise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ding ships an update every 6 weeks, Soberise every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Ding versus Soberise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDingSoberise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKATERINA SOURKOVADmytro Vypyrajlo

Customer experience

Ding

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Soberise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ding

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Soberise

Subscriptions2
  • Soberise Premium$4.991 Month
  • Soberise Premium$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Gift Premium — 1 Month$3.99
  • EAP Pack — 5 codes / 1 Month$19.99
  • Gift Premium — 1 Year$29.99
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  • EAP Pack — 10 codes / 1 Month$37.99
  • EAP Pack — 5 codes / 1 Year$199.99
  • EAP Pack — 10 codes / 1 Year$379.99

Questions

Is Ding free?
Ding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soberise free?
Soberise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ding or Soberise?
Ding and Soberise are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Ding or Soberise have ads?
Neither Ding nor Soberise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ding or Soberise?
Ding ships an update every 6 weeks, and Soberise every 6 days. Most recently, Ding was updated on October 28, 2026 and Soberise on October 28, 2026.

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