Comparison

Dry Quest vs Sober Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Dry Quest

Embark on a fantasy adventure to take short breaks from alcohol. This gamified app turns sobriety into a quest with daily check-ins, milestone rewards, and collectible stickers. Perfect for mini resets or specific challenges like Dry January.

Highlights
  • Gamified sobriety challenges
  • Daily check-ins and streak tracking
  • Fantasy-themed quests and storylines
  • Milestone rewards and collectible stickers
  • Short alcohol-free resets (3-31 days)
Features
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Take a break from alcohol with Dry Quest — the gamified sobriety app designed for short resets, fun challenges, and mindful drinking breaks. Perfect for Dry January, Sober October, or anytime you need a quick reset, Dry Quest turns staying alcohol-free into a fantasy adventure. What is Dry Quest? Dry Quest helps you stay motivated by transforming alcohol-free days into quests and challenges. Instead of a clinical tracker, you’ll embark on epic adventures where each day without alcohol becomes a milestone in your story. How It Works • Choose a challenge ranging from 3 to 31 day resets. • Complete daily check-ins to track your alcohol-free streak. • Unlock rewards as you pass milestones — starting at 1 day dry! • Follow fantasy storylines with animal heroes, castles, dragons, and magical quests. • Collect playful stickers that celebrate your achievements. Perfect For: • Dry January – Start the year fresh with a 31-day alcohol reset. • Dry July – Need a mid-year refresh? We've got you! • Sober October – Take on a fall challenge before the holidays. • Mini Breaks – Reset after a busy season, vacation, or stressful week. • Mindful Drinkers – Cut back without committing to permanent sobriety. Why Choose Dry Quest? Most sobriety apps focus on long-term recovery. Dry Quest is different — it’s designed for people who just want a short break from drinking. Whether it’s a weekend reset, a two-week streak, or a month challenge, Dry Quest makes the process fun, encouraging, and rewarding. Key Features: • Daily streak tracker for alcohol-free days • Fantasy quests themed around castles, knights, potions, and dragons • Animal heroes you’ll follow through each quest • Milestone rewards at starting at day 1 • Collectible stickers to mark progress and celebrate wins • Gamified motivation that makes staying dry exciting Build Healthier Habits Taking breaks from alcohol can improve sleep, boost energy, support mental clarity, and help you reset your relationship with drinking. Dry Quest keeps you accountable while making the journey playful instead of stressful. Your Next Adventure Awaits Whether you’re challenging yourself for Dry January, preparing for Sober October, or simply taking a quick reset, Dry Quest helps you stay on track with quests, milestones, and rewards. Download Dry Quest today — and see how far a short break can take you. Terms of use and privacy policy: https://dryquest.app/terms-and-privacy/

About

Sober Tracker

Track your progress in quitting drinking with a visual counter for days, hours, and minutes. Monitor money saved and celebrate milestones. This app provides a private, focused experience to support your sobriety journey.

Highlights
  • Sobriety counter (days, hours, minutes)
  • Money saved tracking
  • Milestone achievements
  • Progress visualization
  • Reset counter option
  • Private, ad-free experience
Features
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Quit drinking one day at a time. Sober Tracker turns your decision to stop into something you can actually see: the days you have stayed sober, the money you did not spend, and the milestones you have passed. WHAT'S INSIDE - Sobriety counter - days, hours and minutes since your last drink - Money saved - based on what you used to spend - Milestones - 24 hours, 1 week, 30 days, 100 days, 1 year and beyond - Progress at a glance - open the app, see how far you have come - Start over anytime - reset your counter without losing what you have learned WHY A COUNTER HELPS Motivation fades. A number does not. Watching your streak grow gives you something concrete to protect on the days when willpower alone is not enough. QUIET BY DESIGN No social feed. No comparisons. No lectures. Just your progress, on your phone. SOBER TRACKER PRO Unlock the full app with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple account is charged on confirmation of purchase. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Apple account settings after purchase. Sober Tracker is a self-tracking tool, not medical treatment. If you are struggling with alcohol dependence, please talk to a doctor or a qualified professional. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14OzBuEJDisNyVoRHgSLUO5da9Xe-8aqN7FOPAbSO6zw/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lAL43PtkT_nwQf02vex7_ksSi8eOmeR6RAM8elNS6DU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Dry Quest4 screens
Sober Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dry Quest at 31 against Sober Tracker's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Dry Quest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sober Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dry Quest against 5.0 for Sober Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Quest has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Dry Quest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sober Tracker's.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dry Quest versus Sober Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDry QuestSober Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWalsh CostiganUladzislau Bahdzei

Customer experience

Dry Quest

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

Sober Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dry Quest

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly premium access$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly premium access$9.993 Months
  • Yearly premium access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium access$34.99
3 purchases

Sober Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Dry Quest free?
Dry Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sober Tracker free?
Sober Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dry Quest or Sober Tracker?
Sober Tracker is rated higher. Dry Quest averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Sober Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dry Quest or Sober Tracker have ads?
Neither Dry Quest nor Sober Tracker shows ads.

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