Comparison

Sobree vs Abstinent

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

Head to head
About

Sobree

Features
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Sobree is a private quit tracker and day counter for any bad habit — alcohol, vaping, smoking, nicotine, cannabis, sugar, gambling, and other compulsive habits. Track them side by side, beat the urge, and journal honestly. Calm, compassionate progress with no ads, no public feeds, and no shame-based resets. Whether you're counting sober days, quitting gambling, or breaking a late-night scrolling habit, Sobree is a personal recovery companion built around real progress — not streak-reset guilt. Follow meaningful milestones, complete daily check-ins, and write honestly in a private journal. What you can do with Sobree: - Track multiple habits side by side, each with its own counter — alcohol, smoking, vaping, nicotine, cannabis, sugar, gambling, and other compulsive habits - Track sober time with a clear day counter and live milestones - Keep lifetime progress visible, even after difficult days — no punishing resets - Beat the urge with quick, in-the-moment support (on iPhone and Apple Watch) - Complete morning pledges and evening reflections - Write private journal entries with guided prompts - See the money and time you've saved - Celebrate milestones with beautiful progress moments - Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Compare optional Apple Health trends such as sleep, steps, and resting heart rate - Export journal entries as a PDF Sobree works offline first, so your core progress stays available even when your connection is unreliable. When iCloud is available, supported data can sync across your Apple devices through Apple services. Privacy is part of the product. Sobree has no public community feed, no ads, and no social pressure. Your reflections, check-ins, and progress are designed to stay personal. Sobree Premium unlocks advanced features such as multi-tracker support, deeper analytics, optional Apple Health trend comparison, PDF journal export, additional widgets, visual progress interaction, milestone card customization, savings analytics, and advanced insight summaries. The core sobriety tracker remains usable for free. Important: Sobree is a wellness, journaling, and personal tracking app. It is not medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, emergency support, or a substitute for professional care. If you are in crisis or need urgent help, contact qualified emergency or health services in your area. Terms of Use: https://ahmetatar.github.io/sobree.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://ahmetatar.github.io/sobree.app/#privacy

About

Abstinent

Features
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Abstinent helps you quit or reduce an addiction—tobacco, vaping, alcohol, cannabis, coffee, sugar, screens, gaming, or anything else—with a sober, kind, and 100% private follow-up on your iPhone. WHY ABSTINENT • Understand yourself, not compare to others—no data leaves your device • A relapse doesn’t erase your progress: better streaks and days counted • Abstain or reduce gradually: choose the goal that suits you DAILY FOLLOW-UP • Real-time sobriety counter, milestones, and saved money • Journal, mood, cravings, and honest logs about consumption • Emergency plan and quick contact with a friend in one tap • Widgets, Live Activity, and Dynamic Island UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS • Successful days calendar, stats, and risk map • Triggers, mood, and journal analysis (on-device) • Apple Intelligence Coach (iOS 26+) and weekly summary—nothing in the cloud SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • Breathing exercise, coping strategies • Smart notifications before sensitive times (Pro) • Block apps at risk times (digital addictions) ABSTINENT PRO Unlock the Apple Intelligence Coach, smart notifications, unlimited tracking, and weekly summary. Monthly or yearly subscription, cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Abstinent does not replace medical advice. For difficult withdrawal, consult a healthcare professional. Terms of use: https://abstinent.app/terms Privacy: https://abstinent.app/privacy Support: support@abstinent.app

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Sobree and Abstinent are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sobree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Abstinent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sobree ships an update every 2 weeks, Abstinent weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sobree versus Abstinent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSobreeAbstinent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAhmet AtarDaniel Domeniconi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sobree

Subscriptions2
  • Sobree Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Sobree Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
2 purchases

Abstinent

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Mensuel$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sobree free?
Sobree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abstinent free?
Abstinent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sobree or Abstinent have ads?
Neither Sobree nor Abstinent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sobree or Abstinent?
Sobree ships an update every 2 weeks, and Abstinent weekly. Most recently, Sobree was updated on September 23, 2026 and Abstinent on September 10, 2026.

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