Comparison

Alcura vs Drink Counting App

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

Head to head
About

Alcura

Features
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Alcura is an alcohol diary built for The Sinclair Method (TSM). It helps you log what you drink, record when you took your naltrexone relative to your first drink, and see how your consumption changes over the months. Whether you are starting out or years in, the tools stay simple enough to use mid-session. Key Features: β€’ Log a drinking session as it happens, drink by drink β€’ Live Activities, so logging a drink takes one tap from the Lock Screen β€’ Record naltrexone and other medication timing relative to your drinks β€’ See your progress in trends and graphs, including drinks per session and units over time β€’ Track what you spend on alcohol, and what you save as that falls β€’ Generate a PDF report to bring to your doctor or coach β€’ Optional iCloud sync across your own devices, off by default β€’ Sleep insight from Apple Health, read only and with your permission β€’ Fully available in English and Dutch Alcura Plus The diary, sessions, medication logging and recent history are free. Alcura Plus adds unlimited history, the full set of insights including sleep and savings, and PDF export for your doctor. Monthly and yearly options are available in the app. Privacy Your diary stays yours. Every drink, session, medication, reason and note lives on your device, and in your own iCloud account if you turn sync on. We never receive it, and it is never sold or shared. The app reports anonymous usage statistics to us, such as installs and which screens are used, so we can tell whether an update broke something. Those statistics never include anything you log. Disclaimer Alcura is a tracking tool for personal use. It makes no medical claims and is not a substitute for professional care. Consult a healthcare provider for guidance on The Sinclair Method, naltrexone, or alcohol use. Privacy Policy: https://alcura.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drink Counting App

Features
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Drink Counter helps you build better awareness around alcohol with simple, fast tracking and clear visual history. Log drinks in a few taps, review your daily totals, and understand your trends over time without a complicated setup. Whether you’re cutting back, staying consistent, or just getting a clearer picture of your habits, Drink Counter keeps everything in one place. Features: β€’ Quick drink logging with common drink types and sizes β€’ Daily total shown in standard drinks β€’ History charts for 7, 30, and 90 days β€’ Day-by-day calendar view for easy lookback β€’ Mark sober days and review completed days β€’ Edit or delete past entries anytime β€’ Personal settings for volume units and daily limits β€’ Export your log to CSV for personal analysis Designed for speed and clarity: β€’ Clean interface focused on fast entry β€’ Helpful visual summaries instead of clutter β€’ On-device logging for a lightweight experience Drink Counter is built for mindful tracking, reflection, and healthier long-term choices.

Screenshots

Alcura4 screens
Drink Counting App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drink Counting App at none against Alcura's 2. Alcura's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. Alcura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Drink Counting App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Alcura versus Drink Counting App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlcuraDrink Counting App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIterica B.V.Jason Kor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alcura

Subscriptions2
  • Alcura Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Alcura Plus - Yearly$24.991 Year
None

Drink Counting App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alcura free?
Alcura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink Counting App free?
Drink Counting App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alcura or Drink Counting App have ads?
Neither Alcura nor Drink Counting App shows ads.

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