Comparison

SoberNow vs Sober Note

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

Head to head
About

SoberNow

Track your alcohol-free journey with a daily companion that monitors your sobriety streak, visualizes health recovery, calculates savings, and provides motivational coaching messages. Set goals, celebrate milestones, and share your progress to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Sobriety day counter
  • Health recovery timeline
  • Savings tracker
  • Daily coaching notifications
  • Goal setting and celebrations
  • Progress sharing
Features
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Day 3 alcohol-free: your sleep is already changing. One month in, you'll have saved real money. SoberNow shows you that progress every day — log each alcohol-free day and see your sober streak, 11 recovery milestones, and savings, all tracked automatically, with a coaching message every evening. Ad-free. Download free and make today Day 1. DRY DAYS MODE (MODERATION) Not ready to quit completely? Set a moderation goal like "2 dry days a week." Log each night you didn't drink with a single tap and see your weekly progress, total dry days, and money saved. SOBRIETY DAY COUNTER See your alcohol-free streak front and center. Watch the number grow each day and feel proud of every milestone you reach. HEALTH RECOVERY TIMELINE Discover how your body heals after you stop drinking, based on 11 science-backed milestones: • 6 hours: Alcohol metabolism begins • 12 hours: Blood sugar begins to stabilize • 1 day: Liver recovery begins • 3 days: Sleep quality begins to improve • 1 week: Skin condition starts to recover ...all the way through 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year of recovery. SAVINGS TRACKER Automatically calculates how much money you've saved by not drinking. View your savings by day, week, month, or year — plus see what you could buy with the money saved. DAILY COACHING NOTIFICATIONS Receive an encouraging coaching message every evening. Whether you're feeling strong or struggling, the right words at the right time make all the difference. GOALS & CELEBRATIONS Set personal goals for sobriety days and savings milestones. Every achievement is celebrated with a special animation to keep you motivated and remind you how far you've come. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Share your sobriety achievements on social media with beautifully designed cards. Inspire others and celebrate your journey with friends and family. You don't have to do this alone. SoberNow is with you every day. Start your new chapter today. TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY The premium plan is an auto-renewing subscription. By subscribing you agree to the following. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sobernow.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sobernow.app/en/privacy/

About

Sober Note

Features
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"I want to stop drinking, but I keep pouring another one." Sober Note is a simple sobriety tracker that turns every alcohol-free hour into visible progress. WHO IT'S FOR - You want to quit or cut down on drinking - You want to see how much money you save by not drinking - You need help getting through sudden cravings - You want your effort to be visible, day by day KEY FEATURES - Live sobriety timer Watch your alcohol-free streak grow in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Your body's recovery stages (better sleep, stabilized blood sugar, liver recovery, and more) appear as time passes. - Money saved, in real time Enter your average daily spend on alcohol, and Sober Note shows how much you've saved since you stopped. Motivation you can count. - SOS mode for cravings When the urge hits, tap SOS. A guided breathing circle and a 5-minute timer help you ride out the wave — because cravings always pass. - Milestone badges From your first day to a full year: collect badges at 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 days. - Stats that keep you honest Current streak, best record, total savings, and a 30-day savings chart. If you slip, just reset — your history stays in your stats, without judgment. PRICING Free to use. Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) unlocks unlimited history and detailed stats, and removes all ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage anytime in App Store settings. Note: Sober Note is a self-tracking aid, not a medical device. If you may have alcohol dependence or experience withdrawal symptoms, please consult a medical professional. Privacy Policy: https://nodence.jp/danshu-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SoberNow4 screens
Sober Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SoberNow at none against Sober Note's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. SoberNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sober Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoberNow ships an update every 5 days, Sober Note every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SoberNow versus Sober Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberNowSober Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKazuya Kobayashishota hosono

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoberNow

Subscriptions3
  • SoberNow Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SoberNow Premium Discount$24.991 Year
  • SoberNow Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Sober Note

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアム(月額)$2.991 Month
  • プレミアム(年額)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SoberNow free?
SoberNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sober Note free?
Sober Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoberNow or Sober Note have ads?
Sober Note shows ads; SoberNow does not.
Which is updated more often, SoberNow or Sober Note?
SoberNow ships an update every 5 days, and Sober Note every 9 days. Most recently, SoberNow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sober Note on October 24, 2026.

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