# Sobbr vs GroundworkOS

The clearest difference is rating: GroundworkOS at 5.0 against Sobbr's 3.0. GroundworkOS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sobbr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sobbr sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and GroundworkOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GroundworkOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Sobbr ships an update daily, GroundworkOS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sobbr | GroundworkOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobbr-quit-drinking/id6751446784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundworkos/id6760430856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ranjit Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600565169) | [Thomas Scoble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884431280) |

## What reviewers say

### Sobbr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobbr-quit-drinking/id6751446784)

This app helps users quit drinking and maintain sobriety with tools for tracking progress, managing cravings, and accessing educational resources. It offers guided mindfulness sessions and offline support to aid in an alcohol-free lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Sobriety counter and milestone tracking, Craving management tools, Progress tracking for health and finances, Educational recovery library, Guided meditation and mindfulness, Offline support with secure backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sobbr Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Sobbr Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Sobbr Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sobbr Yearly + Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |


### GroundworkOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundworkos/id6760430856)

A personal operating system designed to help users navigate difficult life seasons like chronic illness, caregiving, or burnout. It offers an AI companion for reflection, daily practices for structure, and tools to track health and appointments.

**Highlights:** AI companion for reflection and data logging, Daily check-ins and reflections, Structured daily practices (Mind, Body, Spirit, Money, Garden), Health and biology tracking (sleep, food, movement, hydration), Calendar for logging medications, appointments, and more, Daily dashboard for progress visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sobbr free?

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

### Is GroundworkOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sobbr or GroundworkOS?

GroundworkOS is rated higher. Sobbr averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GroundworkOS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sobbr or GroundworkOS have ads?

GroundworkOS shows ads; Sobbr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sobbr or GroundworkOS?

Sobbr ships an update daily, and GroundworkOS every 11 days. Most recently, Sobbr was updated on September 24, 2026 and GroundworkOS on October 10, 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.*