Comparison

AlcoBalance vs Sober Time

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

Head to head
About

AlcoBalance

Features
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AlcoBalance is an intelligent alcohol tracking and drinking control app designed to help you understand your habits and stay in full control. Whether your goal is mindful drinking, better moderation, or complete abstinence — AlcoBalance gives you clarity, structure, and data-driven insights. Why AlcoBalance? - Intelligent Drinking technology — smarter insights based on your real habits. - Fast alcohol tracking — add drinks in seconds, get instant stats. - Drinking control tools — set limits, track patterns, stay within your goals. - Awareness-based approach — no pressure, no judgment. - Sober days tracking — build long-term consistency. - Minimalist, modern interface — simple by design, powerful by purpose. Perfect for people who want to: - stay in control of how much they drink - track daily alcohol consumption - drink more mindfully - set personal limits - quit drinking on their own terms - build healthier, long-term habits AlcoBalance — Intelligent Drinking for real life IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. BAC calculations are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used to determine your ability to drive. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms of Use: https://alcobalance.com/terms

About

Sober Time

Estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and track your progress back to sobriety. Input your body data and drinks to receive a countdown to 0.00% and helpful reminders. This tool provides estimates to help you understand your alcohol consumption timeline.

Highlights
  • BAC estimation
  • Countdown to 0.00%
  • Drink logging
  • Personalized reminders
  • Body data input
Features
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Know when you’ll be sober again. Estimate your BAC based on your drinks, time, and body data. Get a clear countdown to 0.00% and helpful reminders. Enter your weight + drinking start time, then add drinks as you go. The app estimates your BAC curve and shows when you’re likely to return to 0.00%. This app provides estimates only and may not reflect your actual BAC. Do not use it to decide whether it’s safe or legal to drive. When in doubt, choose a safe option.

Screenshots

AlcoBalance4 screens
Sober Time3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sober Time at none against AlcoBalance's 4. AlcoBalance's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. AlcoBalance sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sober Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlcoBalance ships an update every 2 weeks, Sober Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AlcoBalance versus Sober Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlcoBalanceSober Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB29 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDmitry AmroyanArchonit LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AlcoBalance

Subscriptions4
  • AlcoBalance Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • AlcoBalance Premium (Annual)$69.991 Year
None

Sober Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlcoBalance free?
AlcoBalance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sober Time free?
Sober Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlcoBalance or Sober Time have ads?
Neither AlcoBalance nor Sober Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlcoBalance or Sober Time?
AlcoBalance ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sober Time fortnightly. Most recently, AlcoBalance was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sober Time on November 5, 2026.

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