Comparison

Boozemeter vs DrinkWise

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

Head to head
About

Boozemeter

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Track your drinks, understand your habits, and take control - with a friendly buddy by your side. BoozeMeter is the easiest way to log what you drink and see how your habits change over time. Whether you're cutting back, going dry, or just staying aware, BoozeMeter gives you clear insights and a supportive companion to help you stay on track. SIMPLE, FAST DRINK LOGGING Log any drink in seconds. Choose from hundreds of popular beverages, use quick picks for common choices, or add your own custom drinks. Every entry automatically calculates standard drinks so you always know exactly where you stand. Forgot to log last night? Easily add drinks retroactively. YOUR BUDDY, YOUR JOURNEY Pick from five adorable companions — Quokka, Otter, Axolotl, Red Panda, or Possum. Your buddy lives on a beautiful interactive island and reacts to your drinking in real time. Drink mindfully and watch them thrive. Go overboard and they'll let you know. It's accountability that actually feels good. INSIGHTS YOU CAN ACT ON See your drinking trends by week, month, or year. Track your dry days, discover your heaviest drinking day, find your peak hours, and understand which drink types you reach for most. Compare this week to last week and spot the patterns that matter. SET GOALS THAT WORK Set a weekly standard drinks target and track your progress with clear visual bars. Know exactly how close you are to your limit — and celebrate when you stay under it. PREMIUM — PAY ONCE, KEEP FOREVER Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring charges. - Bottle Scanner: Point your camera at any label and log it instantly - Drink Less Coach: Structured plans to reduce drinks, increase dry days, lower your ABV, or cut spending - Advanced Insights: Deep pattern analysis, mood tracking, spending breakdowns, and sleep quality - Data Export: Download your full history as CSV, PDF, or JSON - Home Screen Widgets: See your buddy and weekly progress at a glance - All Buddies Unlocked: Choose any companion BUILT FOR YOUR PRIVACY No accounts. No servers. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. Your data is yours — always. PERFECT FOR - Dry January or Sober October - Cutting back after a big stretch - Tracking drinks for health or fitness goals - Understanding your relationship with alcohol - Anyone who wants to drink more mindfully Download BoozeMeter and start building better drinking habits today.

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DrinkWise

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Take control of your drinking habits with DrinkWise – the intelligent alcohol tracker designed to help you drink mindfully and stay healthy. DrinkWise makes it easy to log your drinks, understand your patterns, and make informed decisions about alcohol consumption. Whether you're cutting back, taking a break, or simply being more aware, DrinkWise is your personal companion for mindful drinking. CORE FEATURES Easy Drink Logging • Quick-add drinks with preset types (wine, beer, spirits, cocktails) • Automatic alcohol content calculation • Log drinks by date and time • Track volume and alcohol grams Smart Calendar View • Visual monthly overview of drinking days • Color-coded intensity indicators • Daily drink details at a glance • Spot patterns and trends instantly Personalized Goals • Set daily and weekly drink limits • Choose between standard drinks or grams • Track progress toward your goals • Get insights on your drinking habits Detailed Analytics • Monthly statistics and trends • Average drinks per day • Total alcohol consumption • Identify your heaviest drinking days Brain Health Games • Memory Match: Exercise cognitive function • Reaction Test: Measure alertness and response time • Track your mental performance over time • Understand how alcohol affects your focus Smart Reminders • Log reminders to track drinks daily • Customizable notification schedule Personal Profile • Track weight, sex, and typical drinking times • Customize units (metric/imperial) • Choose volume measurements (ml/oz) • Tailor the app to your preferences Data Control • Export your data (CSV/JSON format) • Full data ownership • Privacy-focused design • Delete data anytime Challenges & Progress • Set personal challenges • Track streaks and achievements • Monitor improvement over time • Stay motivated with progress tracking HEALTH TRACKING Heart Rate (BPM) • Track resting heart rate daily • Monitor heart rate variability • See correlations between drinking and heart health • Identify abnormal patterns • Apple Health integration • Historical trend charts Heart Rate Variability (HRV) • Daily HRV measurements • Understand stress and recovery levels • See how alcohol affects your HRV • Track improvements over time • Recovery score calculation • Optimal HRV range indicators Headache Logger • Log headache severity (1-10 scale) • Track duration and frequency • Correlate with drinking days Medication Reminder • Set custom medication schedules • Reminder notifications WHY DRINKWISE? Mindful, Not Judgmental DrinkWise helps you understand your relationship with alcohol without shame or judgment. It's about awareness, not abstinence. Science-Based Tracking Accurate alcohol gram calculations based on volume and ABV percentage, following health guidelines and recommendations. Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. We don't share, sell, or upload your drinking data to external servers. Clean, Intuitive Design Beautiful iOS design that makes tracking effortless. No clutter, no confusion – just clear insights. Comprehensive Tools More than just a tracker – includes cognitive tests, reminders, and detailed analytics to give you the complete picture. PERFECT FOR • Anyone looking to cut back on drinking • People monitoring alcohol intake for health reasons • Those taking a break with Dry January or Sober October • Individuals wanting to understand their drinking patterns • Anyone practicing mindful and moderate drinking HEALTH & SAFETY Important Disclaimers: • Not a medical device • Not a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) measurement tool • If you've been drinking, don't drive • Consult healthcare professionals for medical advice Your health. Your data. Your choice. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

Boozemeter and DrinkWise are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Boozemeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrinkWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Boozemeter versus DrinkWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoozemeterDrinkWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerkasunjith HettiarachchiDusan Dimitrijevic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Boozemeter

One-time1
  • BoozeMeter Premium$4.99
2 purchases

DrinkWise

Subscriptions2
  • DrinkWise Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DrinkWise Premium Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Boozemeter free?
Boozemeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrinkWise free?
DrinkWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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