Comparison

Minimal168 vs Sober Note

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

Head to head
About

Minimal168

A minimalist intermittent fasting tracker designed for the 16:8 method. It offers a simple timer, adjustable eating windows, and daily check-ins to build streaks, all without ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Minimalist 16:8 fasting timer
  • Adjustable eating window
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Calendar view of completed days
  • Local notifications for fasting/eating
  • Multiple color themes
  • 33 languages supported
Features
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Minimal168 — a clean, focused intermittent fasting tracker for the 16:8 method. No clutter, no distractions. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • One elegant timer ring — see your fasting progress at a glance • Drag to adjust your eating window • Daily check-in to build your streak • Calendar view with colored markers for completed days STAY ON TRACK • Local notifications remind you when to eat and when to fast • 3 minimal color themes • 33 languages supported YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE No account. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your device. Less is more. Start your fasting journey today. Premium Subscription: Monthly or Yearly with 1-week free trial. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sober Note

Features
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"I want to stop drinking, but I keep pouring another one." Sober Note is a simple sobriety tracker that turns every alcohol-free hour into visible progress. WHO IT'S FOR - You want to quit or cut down on drinking - You want to see how much money you save by not drinking - You need help getting through sudden cravings - You want your effort to be visible, day by day KEY FEATURES - Live sobriety timer Watch your alcohol-free streak grow in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Your body's recovery stages (better sleep, stabilized blood sugar, liver recovery, and more) appear as time passes. - Money saved, in real time Enter your average daily spend on alcohol, and Sober Note shows how much you've saved since you stopped. Motivation you can count. - SOS mode for cravings When the urge hits, tap SOS. A guided breathing circle and a 5-minute timer help you ride out the wave — because cravings always pass. - Milestone badges From your first day to a full year: collect badges at 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365 days. - Stats that keep you honest Current streak, best record, total savings, and a 30-day savings chart. If you slip, just reset — your history stays in your stats, without judgment. PRICING Free to use. Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) unlocks unlimited history and detailed stats, and removes all ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage anytime in App Store settings. Note: Sober Note is a self-tracking aid, not a medical device. If you may have alcohol dependence or experience withdrawal symptoms, please consult a medical professional. Privacy Policy: https://nodence.jp/danshu-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Minimal1684 screens
Sober Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minimal168 at none against Sober Note's shown. Minimal168 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimal168 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sober Note 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

Minimal168 ships an update weekly, Sober Note every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Minimal168 versus Sober Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal168Sober Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTING CHUN WANGshota hosono

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Minimal168

Subscriptions2
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Minimal 168 Premium (Lifetime)$7.99
2 purchases

Sober Note

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアム(月額)$2.991 Month
  • プレミアム(年額)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Minimal168 free?
Minimal168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sober Note free?
Sober Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal168 or Sober Note have ads?
Sober Note shows ads; Minimal168 does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimal168 or Sober Note?
Minimal168 ships an update weekly, and Sober Note every 9 days. Most recently, Minimal168 was updated on September 12, 2026 and Sober Note on September 11, 2026.

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