Comparison

SoberPal vs HexBook

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

Head to head
About

SoberPal

This app helps you quit drinking by tracking your intake and offering a custom plan. Raise a virtual pet bear whose happiness reflects your sobriety progress, turning recovery into a motivating game.

Highlights
  • Track drinks and consumption
  • Visualize sobriety progress and streaks
  • Create custom quit or moderation plans
  • Set daily limits
  • Raise and evolve a virtual pet bear
  • Identify and beat drinking triggers
  • Connect with friends for support
Features
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Meet SoberPal, the companion app designed to help you quit drinking alcohol while raising a playful pet bear. Track every drink, cut back with a custom plan, and watch your bear grow stronger and happier as you stay sober. Features - Track Drinks: Log your intake with ease. - Visualize Progress: See your sober streaks and health improvements over time. - Detailed Analytics: View daily, weekly, and monthly sobriety status. - Custom Quit Plan: Tailor your reduction or "cold turkey" goals. - Daily Limits: Set boundaries to manage your consumption effectively. - Virtual Pet Companion: A loyal bear to support you through every craving. Why SoberPal? - Quit with Fun & Motivation: Your bear’s well-being depends on your progress. Stay within your limits to feed and evolve your furry friend. If you slip up, your bear gets sluggish or sad: turning recovery into a rewarding, real-time game. - Track Consumption & Savings: Log each drink or use the quick-log feature. Monitor your usage patterns and see exactly how much money. - Personal Quit Plan: Whether you want to quit entirely or just moderate your drinking, SoberPal adapts to your habits and guides you toward a healthier lifestyle at your own pace. - Recognize & Beat Triggers: Identify the patterns, places, or moods that lead to cravings with detailed insights to help you avoid high-risk moments. - Quit with Friends: Invite friends, share milestones, and cheer each other on—because staying sober is easier together. - Mindful & Stress-Free: No shame, no guilt. Your bear cheers you on with unique, non-repetitive comments, jokes, and words of encouragement. Take back control of your life—one drink, one day, one bear evolution at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Some features within the app require an additional subscription. When you purchase a subscription, please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

About

HexBook

Discover and book unique experiences delivered to your home or event. From private chefs to wellness workshops, find vetted professionals to create unforgettable memories. Host less and enjoy more with seamless in-app booking.

Highlights
  • Discover experiences for any occasion
  • Book instantly in minutes
  • Find vetted Hexperts
  • Bring experiences to your home
  • New experiences added regularly
Features
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BRING THE GOOD TIMES HOME Some of the best memories happen with your favorite people right at home. A birthday dinner that turns into a late-night dance party. Friends gathered around a chef's table. Celebration cocktails on the patio. A wellness night that becomes everyone's favorite convo in the group text the next day. HexBook makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable experiences delivered directly to your home, office, or event. Whether you're planning something big or just making an ordinary night feel more special, there's always something new to discover. ■ Discover experiences for every occasion Browse experiences across bartending, chefs, wellness, workshops, entertainment, family activities, and more. From date nights and birthdays to team events, holidays, and weekend gatherings, find experiences designed to create moments people actually remember. ■ Book instantly in minutes No endless texting. No juggling multiple vendors. Explore details, choose your date, and book directly through the app with a seamless experience from start to finish. ■ Find Hexperts you'll love Discover vetted Hexperts with profiles, photos, and experiences designed to bring energy, creativity, and memorable moments to your event. ■ Make your home the destination Why spend all your time coordinating plans somewhere else when the experience can come to you? Bring bartenders, private chefs, wellness experiences, crafting, and more directly to your door. ■ New experiences added regularly There is always something new to discover, whether you're looking for your next celebration, a unique activity with friends, or something unexpected. Host less. Enjoy more. Bring the good times home.

Screenshots

SoberPal4 screens
HexBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexBook at none against SoberPal's 7. HexBook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SoberPal's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SoberPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. HexBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HexBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoberPal has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoberPal ships an update monthly, HexBook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SoberPal versus HexBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberPalHexBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB58 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMIU Digital LimitedHexBook

Customer experience

SoberPal

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

HexBook

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SoberPal

Subscriptions4
  • SoberPal Pro$3.997 Days
  • SoberPal Pro$4.991 Month
  • SoberPal Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • SoberPal Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Boost Pack$2.99
  • Power Pack$4.99
None

HexBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoberPal free?
SoberPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexBook free?
HexBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoberPal or HexBook?
HexBook is rated higher. SoberPal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while HexBook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SoberPal or HexBook have ads?
Neither SoberPal nor HexBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoberPal or HexBook?
SoberPal ships an update monthly, and HexBook every 6 weeks. Most recently, SoberPal was updated on October 18, 2026 and HexBook on October 6, 2026.

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