Cadence vs Drink Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cadence
Effortlessly log and track your alcohol consumption with a focus on privacy. Visualize your drinking patterns through clear charts and gain insights into your habits over time. Optional integration with Apple Health provides a comprehensive view of your well-being.
- Frictionless drink logging
- Visual drinking pattern analysis
- Privacy-focused, no sign-up
- Apple Health integration (Pro)
- CSV data import/export (Pro)
- Streaks and trends tracking
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Cadence — Your App for Mindful Drinking Cadence makes it easy to log and track your drinking habits with complete privacy. No Sign-up. No account. No subscriptions. No ads. Everything stays on your device. LOG DRINKS IN SECONDS Quick, frictionless drink logging that gets out of your way. Whether you're cutting back, doing Dry January, a sober streak, or just staying aware, Cadence makes it effortless and gives you a clear picture of your drinking over time. SEE YOUR DRINKING PATTERNS CLEARLY Cadence transforms your data into clean, easy-to-read charts and visuals. Watch your habits evolve over the weeks, months, and years. Understand when and how much — at a glance. All wrapped in a modern iOS app interface including Dark & Light Modes, iOS Widgets including Lock Screen Widgets, Haptic Feedback, Streaks, Trends, fun cycling-themed animations, and more. PRIVACY FIRST No sign-up. No servers. No analytics. No ads. Seriously. Your data never leaves your device. Cadence doesn't even need an internet connection. Your health information is yours alone. Every other drink tracking app is also tracking you — quietly sending your data to their servers and third-party black boxes. No thank you. Stay private and secure with Cadence. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL PRO FEATURE) Cadence syncs directly with Apple Health, so your drinking data lives alongside the rest of your health metrics — giving you a fuller picture of how alcohol fits into your overall well-being. CADENCE PRO - UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE ‣ Apple Health Sync - Log drinks into the Health app automatically ‣ CSV Data Import & Export - Back up your data or migrate from another app ‣ Enhanced Trends & Totals - See all-time stats and long-term patterns ‣ One-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Cadence is a personal tracking tool and is not intended as medical advice. Designed and built in Northern California.
Drink Log
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Log your drinks. Keep an eye on your weekly limit and alcohol-free days. Pick the type, volume, and ABV — pure alcohol (g) and calories (kcal) are calculated automatically. Review your weekly totals and alcohol-free days on a calendar and chart. A drinking log for staying within moderate limits over the long run — not for quitting entirely. ■ One-tap logging Tap one of nine presets: Beer / Canned Chu-hi / Wine / Highball / Sake / Shochu / Umeshu / Cocktail / Other. Volume (ml) and alcohol by volume (%) can be adjusted on the spot. ■ Automatic pure-alcohol calculation Using the formula "volume × ABV ÷ 100 × 0.8", different drinks can be compared on the same scale. Alcohol-derived calories (kcal) are shown alongside. ■ Weekly limit & progress Set a daily limit in grams (presets: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 g). The progress bar turns orange at 80% and red when you go over, so you can see where this week stands at a glance. ■ Alcohol-free day tracking Mark "I won't drink today" with a single tap. Set a weekly target and watch your streak. Logging a drink automatically clears that day's alcohol-free mark. ■ Calendar & charts Color-coded calendar shows drinking days, alcohol-free days, and today. The chart screen switches between week / month / year, and you can swipe left or right to scroll through past periods. ■ Home Screen widget Two sizes (Small / Medium). Check this week's pure alcohol, progress, and alcohol-free day count without opening the app. Made for • Anyone told to cut back on drinking at a health checkup • Anyone looking to moderate rather than quit completely • Anyone who wants an honest view of how much they drank this week • Anyone who prefers a quiet, no-frills log they can keep using Disclaimer This app does not provide medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drink Log at none against Cadence's 1. Drink Log also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drink Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cadence ships an update every 10 days, Drink Log every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cadence | Drink Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Connor O'Sullivan | kazuhiro aonuma |
In-app purchases
Cadence
- Cadence Pro$7.99
Drink Log
No in-app purchases









