Comparison

Claro vs Ember

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

Ember

This app offers a private, compassionate companion to help you stop drinking and stay sober. It provides immediate support during cravings with guided conversations and coping tools, without judgment or shame.

Highlights
  • Private craving support
  • Guided coping tools
  • Compassionate reset after drinking
  • Sober time tracking
  • Money and time saved tracker
  • Milestone achievements
Features
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Ember helps you stop drinking and stay sober — not with another day-counter, but with a warm companion who sits with you through the hard moments. When a craving hits, Ember is right there: a calm, private coach for the 2am kind of night a streak counter can't reach. KEEP YOUR FLAME LIT Your sober time is a single flame you tend. It breathes while you're lit, dims to a coal when a craving hits, and relights the moment you get through it. Your day count is simply how long it's stayed burning. A COACH FOR THE MOMENT THE URGE HITS Tap "I'm having an urge" any time, day or night. Ember sits with you through it — a short, grounded conversation plus one coping tool that fits the moment: an urge-surf timer, breathing, play-the-tape, or your own reasons for stopping. The urge passes. The flame relights. PRIVATE BY DESIGN — NO FEED, NO ACCOUNT No public community. No feed to doom-scroll. No sign-up. Your recovery is yours: everything stays on your device, and you can start in the first five seconds. Trust is the whole point. A RESET WITHOUT SHAME If you drink, Ember never shames you. The flame gently goes out, and we relight it — that's all this ever is. Your history and journal are always kept. No lost streaks, no punishment. SEE WHAT SOBRIETY GIVES BACK Watch your sober days, the money you've saved, and the time you've reclaimed add up. Reach milestones — 1 day, 1 week, 30, 60, 90 — with a warm flare, and share a flame card if you want to. BUILT FOR ALCOHOL, ON PURPOSE Ember is for stopping drinking and staying sober — not moderation, not "drink less," not a twelve-step program. One focused job, done with care. A GENTLE NOTE ON SAFETY If you drink heavily, please talk to a doctor before stopping — alcohol withdrawal can be serious. Ember is a companion, not medical treatment, and it will always point you toward real help, including 988 and SAMHSA, in a crisis. EMBER PRO Everything you need to get sober is free forever: the flame, your counter, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, the craving coach, core coping tools, milestones, and the compassionate reset. Ember Pro unlocks unlimited coaching, personalized daily reflections tuned to your triggers, an Apple Watch flame, Face ID lock, and iCloud backup — $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time $79.99 for lifetime. Monthly is $7.99. Keep your flame lit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ember.aiappnation.com/privacy Ember Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Screenshots

Claro4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Claro at 15.1 against Ember'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 Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Claro versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaroEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB8 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRICHARD THOMAS LORICCOPLAYRIOT LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Claro

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

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Pro — Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Ember Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ember Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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