Sotto Note vs SoberDown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sotto Note
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Notice the moment, then look back gently. Sotto Note is a tracking app for people who want to better understand habits like nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling. With STOP, simple logging, and gentle reflections, it helps you notice when patterns tend to happen and look back without judgment. ■ Who it’s for • People who want to log nail biting, skin picking, hair pulling, or similar habits • People who want to notice urges earlier • People who want to review their own patterns over time • People who want a gentle tool they can keep using • People who want to keep personal records on their device ■ Use STOP in the moment When you notice an urge, you can open STOP and pause for a moment. Alternative actions and short games can help you create a little space before reacting. ■ Reach STOP from your Lock Screen or Home Screen Place the widget and you can open STOP without hunting for the app. The moment you notice an urge, one tap brings you into that pause. ■ Log and review on the calendar Save short notes and review them later in the calendar. It’s designed to make reflection feel light and sustainable. ■ Gentle insights Review time-of-day patterns, commonly used support actions, and weekly trends. The goal is not to judge you, but to help you notice what may support you next time. ■ Privacy • Your log data is stored on your device • Log content is not automatically sent to external servers • External services may be contacted when checking subscription status ■ Available for free • Use STOP • Daily logging • Calendar review • Basic summary insights Sotto Note does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. If your symptoms or concerns feel severe, please consult a qualified professional. — Sotto Note Premium (auto-renewing subscription) — Monthly and annual plans • Photo comparison • Detailed insights • Weekly reflections • Combined pattern views • Suggested notification timing • Reflection history Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://hakumai-studio.com/privacy/sottonote/ Terms of Use: https://hakumai-studio.com/terms/sottonote/
SoberDown
This app provides a recovery community with tools for finding local AA and NA meetings, connecting with a support network, journaling, and tracking daily goals. It offers a space for sharing personal stories and joining community groups focused on recovery.
- Find AA & NA meetings by location
- Code Red support network alerts
- Private daily journal with mood tracking
- Warrior Stories for shared experiences
- Community groups for shared goals
- Daily goal tracking for habits
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**SOBER DOWN — Built From Broken.** You don't fight day one alone. Sober Down is for people who show up anyway — not people looking for gentle encouragement, but people who want real tools and real backup. Most sobriety apps make you choose one addiction to track, then charge you to add a second. SoberDown doesn't. Track alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling, or anything else you're working to leave behind — as many as you need, completely free, no premium tier required. **Track everything, pay for nothing** — Unlimited sobriety counters for every addiction you're facing, free forever — See your money and time saved add up in real time — A full recovery workbook, unlocked from day one — not gated behind a subscription **Real support when you need it** — Code Red: one tap alerts your Accountability Circle — the people you trust most — the moment you're struggling — Code Green: let your people know you're doing well and up for company — Find a Meeting: locate AA, NA, Al-Anon, and SMART Recovery meetings near you, with directions — most sobriety apps don't offer this at all — Find Sober Living: search sober living homes and halfway houses in your area **More than a counter** — Journal your recovery with text, photos, and video — not just mood taps — Communities for the whole of life's hard moments, not just addiction — grief, divorce, financial stress, custody battles, and more — Warrior Stories: read real recovery stories, or share your own — DOA Podcast and upcoming recovery events, right inside the app — Sober Down merch — wear your recovery with pride **Why SoberDown** Other apps cap free users at a couple of addictions and charge $9.99+/month to track more, unlock your own workbook, or find real-world support. SoberDown gives you all of it free, because recovery shouldn't come with a subscription. Built by people who've been there. Sober Down — Built From Broken.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoberDown at none against Sotto Note's 2. SoberDown also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Sotto Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SoberDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sotto Note ships an update every 3 weeks, SoberDown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sotto Note | SoberDown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hakumai Studio | Steven McGiven |
In-app purchases
Sotto Note
- Premium Plan (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium Plan (Annual)7 Days trial$23.991 Year
SoberDown
No in-app purchases









