DryDay vs Claro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DryDay
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DryDay is the simplest, calmest sobriety app for staying alcohol-free, one day at a time. No complicated programs. No social pressure. Just a private, supportive tool that helps you track your sober streak, get through cravings, and see real progress. WHETHER YOU WANT TO: Quit drinking completely Take a 30-day break Cut back seriously DryDay adapts to your goal. TRACK YOUR STREAK See your alcohol-free days, hours, and minutes. Watch your streak grow with milestone badges at 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year. SEE REAL PROGRESS Money saved from not drinking Calories avoided Drinks avoided Daily check-in history SURVIVE CRAVINGS When the urge hits, DryDay's emergency support screen helps you pause with a breathing timer and your personal reasons for quitting. Log cravings to understand your triggers โ stress, boredom, social pressure, habit. DAILY CHECK-IN Build a daily reflection habit. Track your mood, craving level, and write private notes. If you have a hard day, DryDay responds with compassion โ never shame. PRIVATE JOURNAL Write honest reflections. Your thoughts stay on your device. No cloud, no account, no one watching. YOUR REASONS Save your personal reasons for quitting. They appear when you need them most โ during a craving. DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM DryDay uses a premium dark theme designed to feel like a quiet sanctuary โ not a medical app, not a gamified tracker. Supportive, reassuring, and never judgmental. COMPLETELY FREE No paywall, no ads, no subscription. Every feature is free. If today is hard, start again now. Your effort still matters.
Claro
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Cravings don't wait. Claro's right there with you. Claro is a quit-drinking companion built for the moments that matter. Whether you're doing Dry January, Sober October, a 30-day reset, or you're done with alcohol for good โ Claro helps you ride out cravings, track your sober days, and finally see the patterns behind your drinking. This isn't about willpower. It's about having the right tools when the urge hits. A 90-SECOND CRAVING EXERCISE When a craving hits, Claro walks you through a guided breathing exercise to help you pause. Log the intensity, name the trigger, breathe through it, and come out the other side. No lecture. No guilt. Just a tool you can pull up in the moment. A SOBER TRACKER THAT MEANS SOMETHING Watch your streak grow day by day. See how much money you've saved, how many cravings you've worked through, and how many drinks you've skipped. Your sober counter isn't just a number โ it's proof of every hard moment you got through. BUILT AROUND YOUR PATTERNS During onboarding, you share your triggers, your tough times, and your drinking patterns. Claro uses that to deliver check-ins that adapt to where you are. The more you use it, the more it fits you. SPOT PATTERNS, BREAK THE CYCLE Claro tracks your craving triggers, time-of-day patterns, and intensity trends over time. Weekly summaries show you what's shifting and what to watch for, so you stay one step ahead of the urge. DAILY CHECK-INS Start each day by checking in with how you're feeling โ strong, okay, struggling, or needing help right now. Claro meets you there, every time. ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT JUDGMENT Claro celebrates your wins and shows up for the hard moments. No shame, no scoreboard. If you slip, Claro helps you debrief and start fresh. WHO CLARO'S FOR - People doing Dry January, Sober October, or a personal reset - Folks quitting alcohol for good and tracking sober days long-term - Anyone who wants to understand their relationship with alcohol - Anyone looking for in-the-moment craving support IMPORTANT Claro is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, please contact a healthcare provider. For free, confidential, 24/7 support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. SUBSCRIPTION Claro Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://claro.loriccoandco.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://claro.loriccoandco.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DryDay at none against Claro's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Claro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DryDay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DryDay | Claro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dobri Kostadinov | RICHARD THOMAS LORICCO |
In-app purchases
DryDay
No in-app purchases
Claro
- Claro Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Claro Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year








