Comparison

BeSober. vs Chains Broken

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

Head to head
About

BeSober.

This app provides a modern platform for recovery communities, offering live video and audio meetings, sponsorship connections, and private journaling. It features daily reflection prompts, visual milestones for progress tracking, and a secure space for community support and digital attendance verification.

Highlights
  • Live video and audio meetings
  • Find and connect with sponsors
  • Daily recovery reflection prompts
  • Visual sobriety milestones
  • Private and public journaling
  • Community encouragement board
  • Digital attendance signatures
  • "I'm Struggling" alert button
Features
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BeSober. — Recovery Meetings, Anytime, Anywhere Your journey to recovery starts here. 'BeSober.' is a modern platform built for AA and NA communities, bringing the support of recovery meetings to your phone — no matter where you are. What makes us different from the rest is our commitment to being ad-free, and creating unique features that encourage users to recover from their issues. Live Video & Audio Meetings Join or host recovery meetings with real-time video, audio, and chat. Powered by peer-to-peer technology for crystal-clear, low-latency communication. Works on Wi-Fi, mobile data, and across all devices. Find a Sponsor (This feature is in no means associated with any AA group or denomination, however its meant as a safeguard for those who don't have/can't find a sponsor) Browse approved sponsors, apply to become one, and build meaningful mentorship connections — all within the app. Direct Messaging Have private conversations with other members. Stay connected between meetings with secure, one-on-one messaging. Daily Recovery Question Reflect on a new question each day and receive AI-powered encouragement. Track your streak and look back on past reflections to see how far you've come. Milestones — Your Brain Healing Journey Watch your brain heal over time. Visual milestones show your progress from Day 1 through 5+ years of sobriety, with supportive messages at every stage. Private Journaling Write private or public journal entries for self-reflection. Process your thoughts and track your recovery journey in your own words. Words of Encouragement A digital sticky note board where the community leaves uplifting messages. Draw, write, and share support with others in recovery. Digital Attendance Signatures Get verifiable digital signatures for meeting attendance. Share unique verification codes with counselors, courts, or sponsors — no paper slips needed. "I'm Struggling" Button Having a tough moment? One tap alerts active sponsors who can reach out. Includes direct access to the SAMHSA helpline (1-800-662-4357) and calming tips. Your Profile, Your Story Share your recovery story, track your sobriety date, and connect with others — or stay anonymous. You're in control of what you share. Built for Privacy & Safety Block and report users, control your visibility, and manage your data. Full account deletion available at any time. BeSober. is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please call 988 (Crisis Lifeline) or 1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA).

About

Chains Broken

Features
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Chains Broken is a biblically based recovery support app from Genesis Family, Inc., built for our own clients as part of their care. Track your daily recovery journey with private check-ins, mood and gratitude reflections, and relapse tracking - all encrypted end-to-end and readable only by you and your assigned Genesis Family care team. Use the guided cool-down tool when a craving hits, celebrate recovery milestones as you reach them, and stay connected to your care team every step of the way. WHAT YOU CAN DO Log daily check-ins: mood, gratitude, triggers, and relapse status Track your clean-day streak and progress over time Use a guided cool-down exercise during difficult moments Stay connected with your assigned Genesis Family clinician Celebrate milestones along your recovery journey BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your journal entries are encrypted on your device before they ever reach our servers. Our servers can't read your content, and we never sell your data or share it with advertisers. Chains Broken is designed with HIPAA safeguards in mind to protect your health information. WHO THIS APP IS FOR Chains Broken is currently available to clients enrolled in care with Genesis Family, Inc., a Texas nonprofit mental-health ministry. Accounts are created by invitation from your clinician or our team - there is no public sign-up. IMPORTANT Chains Broken is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. It is a support tool that works alongside - not in place of - professional treatment. It is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself or others, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or contact the Genesis Family office directly. Learn more about how we handle your information in our Privacy Policy, linked on our website and within the app. Genesis Family, Inc. 17629 El Camino Real, Suite 202, Houston, TX 77058 (713) 913-4575 * info@genesis-family.com * www.genesis-family.com

Screenshots

BeSober.4 screens
Chains Broken4 screens

Verdict

The call

BeSober. and Chains Broken are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BeSober. versus Chains Broken: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeSober.Chains Broken
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGabriel FortierGenesis Family Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BeSober.

No in-app purchases

None

Chains Broken

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeSober. free?
BeSober. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chains Broken free?
Chains Broken is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeSober. or Chains Broken have ads?
Neither BeSober. nor Chains Broken shows ads.

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