Recovery Squad vs Sober
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recovery Squad
This app provides tools for individuals in any stage of sobriety to stay on track daily. It offers a sobriety tracker, personalized program recommendations, a meeting finder, and journaling features. It also includes mindfulness exercises and crisis support resources.
- Sobriety streak tracker
- Personalized recovery program recommendations
- Meeting finder
- Daily journal
- Breathing and meditation exercises
- Crisis support resources
- Steps tracker
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Recovery Squad is a free, private recovery companion built for people in all stages of sobriety. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, Recovery Squad gives you the tools to stay on track every day. FEATURES: • Sobriety streak tracker — see your progress day by day • Personalized recovery program recommendations (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, and more) • Meeting finder — locate nearby meetings based on your location • Daily journal — reflect on your journey privately • Daily check-in — log how you're feeling each day • Breathing and meditation exercises for moments of stress • Sponsor contact manager — call or text your sponsor in one tap • Crisis support resources — always one tap away • Steps tracker — work through your recovery steps • Spirituality and mindfulness resources • Reminder notifications to keep you consistent • 100% private — your data stays on your device Recovery Squad works alongside any 12-step or non-12-step program. It's not a replacement for professional help or a support group — it's the tool that helps you show up every day. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Sober
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One day at a time. One chip at a time. Sober is the little app I wanted: a simple, good-looking way to see how far I’ve come. No feeds, no fuss and no motivational quote shouting at me. Inspired by the milestone tradition of 12-step recovery programmes, Sober turns the passing of time into something you can see, touch and celebrate. Start your timer today, or set the date you began. Your sober time stays front and centre, ticking along in years, months, days, hours and minutes. Reach a milestone and you’ll earn a proper 3D recovery chip. Give it a toss, enjoy the moment and watch your Home Screen icon change to match what you’ve earned. INCLUDES • A live sobriety counter • 15 milestone chips, from 24 hours to 2 years • Optional notifications when a new chip is ready • An editable start date • A clear reset if you need to begin again • No account. No feed. Just for you. That’s it. A quiet little reminder that your time counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recovery Squad at 16.0 against Sober's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Recovery Squad | Sober |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ed Stoddard | Jim Haakman |
In-app purchases
Recovery Squad
No in-app purchases
Sober
No in-app purchases









