OFFSwitch vs Ember
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
Ember
This app offers a private, compassionate companion to help you stop drinking and stay sober. It provides immediate support during cravings with guided conversations and coping tools, without judgment or shame.
- Private craving support
- Guided coping tools
- Compassionate reset after drinking
- Sober time tracking
- Money and time saved tracker
- Milestone achievements
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Ember helps you stop drinking and stay sober — not with another day-counter, but with a warm companion who sits with you through the hard moments. When a craving hits, Ember is right there: a calm, private coach for the 2am kind of night a streak counter can't reach. KEEP YOUR FLAME LIT Your sober time is a single flame you tend. It breathes while you're lit, dims to a coal when a craving hits, and relights the moment you get through it. Your day count is simply how long it's stayed burning. A COACH FOR THE MOMENT THE URGE HITS Tap "I'm having an urge" any time, day or night. Ember sits with you through it — a short, grounded conversation plus one coping tool that fits the moment: an urge-surf timer, breathing, play-the-tape, or your own reasons for stopping. The urge passes. The flame relights. PRIVATE BY DESIGN — NO FEED, NO ACCOUNT No public community. No feed to doom-scroll. No sign-up. Your recovery is yours: everything stays on your device, and you can start in the first five seconds. Trust is the whole point. A RESET WITHOUT SHAME If you drink, Ember never shames you. The flame gently goes out, and we relight it — that's all this ever is. Your history and journal are always kept. No lost streaks, no punishment. SEE WHAT SOBRIETY GIVES BACK Watch your sober days, the money you've saved, and the time you've reclaimed add up. Reach milestones — 1 day, 1 week, 30, 60, 90 — with a warm flare, and share a flame card if you want to. BUILT FOR ALCOHOL, ON PURPOSE Ember is for stopping drinking and staying sober — not moderation, not "drink less," not a twelve-step program. One focused job, done with care. A GENTLE NOTE ON SAFETY If you drink heavily, please talk to a doctor before stopping — alcohol withdrawal can be serious. Ember is a companion, not medical treatment, and it will always point you toward real help, including 988 and SAMHSA, in a crisis. EMBER PRO Everything you need to get sober is free forever: the flame, your counter, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, the craving coach, core coping tools, milestones, and the compassionate reset. Ember Pro unlocks unlimited coaching, personalized daily reflections tuned to your triggers, an Apple Watch flame, Face ID lock, and iCloud backup — $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time $79.99 for lifetime. Monthly is $7.99. Keep your flame lit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ember.aiappnation.com/privacy Ember Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OFFSwitch at every 5 days against Ember's every 9 days. 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 Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OFFSwitch ships an update every 5 days, Ember every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OFFSwitch | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Carlos Henrique Ughini | PLAYRIOT 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
Ember
- Ember Pro — Monthly$7.991 Month
- Ember Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Ember Lifetime$79.99








