Comparison

Claro vs Cutback

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

Head to head
About

Claro

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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

About

Cutback

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Drink less or quit—your goal, your pace. Cutback gives you a calm, practical way to understand your drinking, build a suggested plan, and make progress without shame or all-or-nothing streaks. Choose a daily limit or work toward becoming alcohol-free. Cutback creates a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe, then helps you follow it one day at a time. BUILD A PLAN THAT FITS YOU • Choose whether you want to drink less or quit • Create a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe • Adjust your limit as your needs change • Keep your personal reasons close when motivation gets difficult SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Log drinks quickly and privately • Review weekly, monthly, and yearly patterns • Track alcohol-free days, drinks avoided, and money saved • See consumption represented as US standard drinks • Record feelings and notice connections between mood and drinking • Use optional reminders to stay on track BUILD YOUR ROOM Your progress becomes something you can see. Complete check-ins, earn credits, unlock milestone décor, and build a room that reflects how far you have come. CUTBACK PRO Cutback Pro adds: • Shields that can protect your current run • Premium room décor • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts logging • Optional evening recaps • Additional premium progress features CUTBACK PRO PRICING • Three months: $14.99 • Annual: $39.99 per year, including a 7-day free trial for eligible customers • Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase Prices shown are in US dollars. Pricing may vary by country or region, and the App Store will display the final price before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Cutback account or sign-in is required. Supported progress can sync between your devices through your private iCloud database. Clearforge cannot read your private drinking history. Anchor photos remain stored locally on your device. Anonymous purchase information is processed to provide and manage Cutback Pro access. Cutback is a wellness and self-tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, detoxification, or emergency services. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS A free trial converts to a paid subscription at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Three-month and annual subscriptions renew automatically at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase and never renews. Privacy Policy: https://clearforgesoftware.com/cutback/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@clearforgesoftware.com

Screenshots

Claro4 screens
Cutback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Claro at 15.1 against Cutback's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Claro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cutback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Claro versus Cutback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaroCutback
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRICHARD THOMAS LORICCOClearforge Software LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Claro

Subscriptions2
  • Claro Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Claro Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Cutback

One-time1
  • Cutback Anywhere$19.99

Questions

Is Claro free?
Claro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cutback free?
Cutback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claro or Cutback have ads?
Neither Claro nor Cutback shows ads.

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