Comparison

SoberSend vs Sub

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

Head to head
About

SoberSend

Features
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We both know why you're here. Last night, you texted your ex. Or doom-scrolled until 3 AM. Or impulse-bought something you didn't need. SoberSend makes sure tonight is different. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€” 1. PICK YOUR TRIGGERS Select the apps and contacts you can't be trusted with after dark. Instagram, iMessage, dating apps, online shopping β€” whatever gets you in trouble. 2. SET YOUR SCHEDULE Choose which nights and what hours to activate lockdown (default: 10 PM - 7 AM). Weekends only? Every night? You decide. 3. APPS GET BLOCKED β€” FOR REAL SoberSend uses Apple's official Screen Time API to physically lock your selected apps. No workarounds. No "just this once." 4. PROVE YOU'RE SOBER TO UNLOCK Want back in? Pass a series of cognitive challenges: - Math problems that scale in difficulty - Color memory sequences you must repeat - Tongue twisters you have to say out loud Easy when you're sober. Nearly impossible when you're not. That's the point. β€” FEATURES β€” REAL APP BLOCKING Uses Apple's Screen Time API β€” the same technology behind parental controls. Apps are physically shielded, not just hidden. MULTI-STAGE CHALLENGES Four difficulty levels (Easy to Expert) with math, memory, and speech recognition tests. 10-minute lockout after failed attempts. SOBER NOTES Write a message to your future self. We'll show it to you when you try to unlock. "You already texted him twice this week. Don't do it." MORNING REPORT Wake up to a summary of what you avoided last night. See your streak, failed attempts, and disasters averted. ACHIEVEMENTS & STREAKS Track consecutive sober nights. Earn badges: First Save, 7-Night Streak, 30-Night Streak, Survived Weekend, Ex-Free Zone. EMERGENCY UNLOCK Genuine emergency? Face ID bypass with a 24-hour cooldown to prevent abuse. LIVE ACTIVITY Real-time lockdown countdown in your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. Always know when you're protected. HOME WIDGET Glanceable lock status right on your home screen. β€” PRIVACY FIRST β€” - Zero data leaves your device β€” ever - No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs - Speech recognition runs 100% on-device - All challenge history stored locally - We literally cannot see your data β€” PREMIUM β€” Free tier: 1 app + 1 contact + Easy/Medium challenges Premium unlocks: Unlimited apps & contacts, all challenge levels, full stats, morning report sharing, all achievements. Monthly: $3.99/month (7-day free trial) Yearly: $29.99/year β€” TERMS & PRIVACY β€” β€’ Privacy Policy: https://musamasalla.github.io/SoberSend/privacy.html β€’ Terms of Service: https://musamasalla.github.io/SoberSend/terms.html β€’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€” Your future self will thank you. Set up your lockdown tonight.

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Sub

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Sub is designed with the clinical experience and guidance of a couples therapist. Sub is not therapy or a diagnostic tool β€” it is your own judgment-free space for reflection. Sub is a quiet evening companion for your relationship. No feeds, no chat, no daytime noise. Sub stays silent through the day and listens only at night. When the day ends, you speak for two minutes and mark three simple lines β€” warmth, time together, closeness. Through the night, Sub weaves what you said into a calm, personal reflection that returns to you in the morning. Your voice is enough. You don't need to form perfect sentences. Sub notices not only what you say, but the tone underneath it β€” softening, tension, a held breath β€” and gently mirrors the moment back so you feel seen. WHAT SUB DOES β€’ Nightly voice reflection β€” two minutes, then a warm morning note β€’ Voice tone observations, never judgment or advice β€’ A single inward question to sit with β€” never a to-do β€’ Archive & heatmap β€” see the pattern of your nights over time β€’ Emergency mode β€” one short minute when a day overflows SUB PRO β€’ Deep Voice Anatomy β€” the feeling beneath your tone β€’ Memory & detail tracking β€” quotes that return when they matter β€’ Smart Bridge β€” an invisible bridge if your partner joins β€’ Relationship Map β€” a weekly trace on warmth and trust Try 3 days free, then $3.99/month or $34.99/year. Cancel anytime. YOUR PRIVACY Your voice is processed to create your reflection and then deleted β€” it is never stored on our servers. You can delete your account and all data at any time. Sub is a companion for self-reflection, not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. Available in English, TΓΌrkΓ§e, FranΓ§ais, Italiano and Русский. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sub.1000crypto.site/gizlilik

Screenshots

SoberSend4 screens
Sub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sub at every 3 days against SoberSend's every 2 months. Sub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SoberSend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoberSend ships an update every 2 months, Sub every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SoberSend versus Sub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberSendSub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS1715.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMUSAWENKOSI HUGO MASALLABerkan ARIKAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SoberSend

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Sub

Subscriptions2
  • Sub Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Sub Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SoberSend free?
SoberSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoberSend or Sub have ads?
Neither SoberSend nor Sub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoberSend or Sub?
SoberSend ships an update every 2 months, and Sub every 3 days. Most recently, SoberSend was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sub on October 25, 2026.

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