OFFSwitch vs Cutback
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OFFSwitch
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Most people don't have a drinking problem. They have a control problem. OFFSwitch is more than a sobriety tracker — it's the only alcohol app built for the moment you're about to give in. Whether your goal is to cut back, take a break, or quit entirely, OFFSwitch gives you the tool every other app is missing: real help in the exact moment you need it. THE PANIC BUTTON — THE FEATURE NO OTHER APP HAS The urge to drink peaks and passes in 15–20 minutes. No other alcohol app helps you survive that window. OFFSwitch does. → IDENTITY MIRROR — Your photo. Your reason. The person you're choosing to be right now. → PHYSIOLOGICAL RESET — Guided breathing interrupts the craving at the neurological level. → HUMAN CONNECTION — Your AI coach, available 24/7, included in your plan. Not a $249/month add-on. Yours. The craving will pass. The Panic Button gives you somewhere to put those minutes. NO DAY 0. NO SHAME RESETS. Other apps reset your streak to Day 0 after one slip. We don't. A slip is data, not a verdict. Drinking 10 days this month versus 28 last month is a transformation — not a "Day 2" that erases everything. Your progress is yours. We never take it away. THE 90-DAY CONTROL RESET Science shows it takes 90 days to rewire the brain's reward pathways. OFFSwitch gives you the structured system: break the pattern, build new habits, let the old reflex fade — with proactive nudges before your high-risk windows along the way. Day 1 is a decision. Day 90 is evidence. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T NEED REHAB — BUT KNOW SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE You don't need a label. You don't need a rock bottom story. OFFSwitch is for the person who noticed the pattern and wants to take back control — before it gets worse. You just need today. EVERYTHING INSIDE OFFSWITCH * PANIC BUTTON — identity mirror, breathing reset, human connection * AI COACH — personalised, 24/7, included. Not a $249/month add-on. * 90-DAY PROGRAM — phases, milestones, and a real finish line * NON-PUNITIVE TRACKING — cumulative days + trends. No Day 0. Ever. * TRIGGER PREDICTION — proactive nudges before your high-risk windows * HEALTH MILESTONES — 12 hours to 90 days: every marker tracked * MONEY TRACKER — real-time savings from day one * COMMUNITY FORUM + LIVE CHAT — anonymous, real, available now * SOUNDSCAPES + LIBRARY — clinically supported tools for the long game "What OFFSwitch gave me that nothing else did was a real-time tool when the urge hit. That's the moment everything used to fall apart. Not anymore." — Daniel R., 47 days alcohol-free "I never thought of myself as someone with a drinking problem. OFFSwitch reframed it: it's not about the alcohol, it's about who's in control. That clicked." — Marcus T., 61 days and counting PRICING 7-day free trial — full access, no commitment. Monthly, annual, and lifetime access available. Lifetime means one payment. No subscription, ever. Start free. Stay because it works. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION OFFSwitch offers an optional subscription that unlocks full access to the 90-day program, premium urge tools, and advanced insights. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. DISCLAIMER: OFFSwitch is designed for informational and habit-tracking purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical decisions. Questions or feedback? hello@offswitchapp.com Take back control. One day at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.offswitchapp.com/privacy-policy
Cutback
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Drink less or quit—your goal, your pace. Cutback gives you a calm, practical way to understand your drinking, build a suggested plan, and make progress without shame or all-or-nothing streaks. Choose a daily limit or work toward becoming alcohol-free. Cutback creates a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe, then helps you follow it one day at a time. BUILD A PLAN THAT FITS YOU • Choose whether you want to drink less or quit • Create a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe • Adjust your limit as your needs change • Keep your personal reasons close when motivation gets difficult SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Log drinks quickly and privately • Review weekly, monthly, and yearly patterns • Track alcohol-free days, drinks avoided, and money saved • See consumption represented as US standard drinks • Record feelings and notice connections between mood and drinking • Use optional reminders to stay on track BUILD YOUR ROOM Your progress becomes something you can see. Complete check-ins, earn credits, unlock milestone décor, and build a room that reflects how far you have come. CUTBACK PRO Cutback Pro adds: • Shields that can protect your current run • Premium room décor • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts logging • Optional evening recaps • Additional premium progress features CUTBACK PRO PRICING • Three months: $14.99 • Annual: $39.99 per year, including a 7-day free trial for eligible customers • Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase Prices shown are in US dollars. Pricing may vary by country or region, and the App Store will display the final price before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Cutback account or sign-in is required. Supported progress can sync between your devices through your private iCloud database. Clearforge cannot read your private drinking history. Anchor photos remain stored locally on your device. Anonymous purchase information is processed to provide and manage Cutback Pro access. Cutback is a wellness and self-tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, detoxification, or emergency services. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS A free trial converts to a paid subscription at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Three-month and annual subscriptions renew automatically at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase and never renews. Privacy Policy: https://clearforgesoftware.com/cutback/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@clearforgesoftware.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OFFSwitch at every 5 days against Cutback's every 2 months. OFFSwitch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. OFFSwitch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Cutback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OFFSwitch ships an update every 5 days, Cutback every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OFFSwitch | Cutback |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Carlos Henrique Ughini | Clearforge Software LLC |
In-app purchases
OFFSwitch
- OffSwitch Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- OffSwitch Pro Promo7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- OffSwitch Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- OffSwitch Lifetime Access$49.99
- OffSwitch Lifetime Access$149.99
Cutback
- Cutback Anywhere$19.99








