Comparison

Cadence vs Drink Log

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Drink Log

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cadence4 screens
Drink Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drink Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cadence versus Drink Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadenceDrink Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperConnor O'Sullivankazuhiro aonuma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cadence

One-time1
  • Cadence Pro$7.99
None

Drink Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink Log free?
Drink Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cadence or Drink Log have ads?
Neither Cadence nor Drink Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cadence or Drink Log?
Cadence ships an update every 10 days, and Drink Log every 4 days. Most recently, Cadence was updated on October 31, 2026 and Drink Log on October 19, 2026.

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