Kyoukara vs Sober Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kyoukara
Read full descriptionHide full description
Today, your sober day begins. A gentle companion notebook for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol — quit drinking, cut back, or stay mindful. Hokuto, an owl mascot, quietly stays with you through the nights when temptation is strongest. KEY FEATURES Day Counter The number of days since you started sits front and center on your home screen. Today is Day N — the only number that matters. Money Saved Enter how much you used to spend per day. Kyoukara automatically calculates your cumulative savings, turning "the choice not to drink" into a tangible value you can see growing. Emergency Craving Cards (5 free) When the urge hits, tap the red button on home. Five cards offer 5-minute responses: drink water, walk outside, 4-7-8 breathing, look Hokuto in the eye, count to 100. Cravings come in waves — and they pass. One-Sentence Diary Write three lines about today, choose how you felt (calm / anxious / tempted / proud), and save. Looking back, your journey is right there in your own words. 14-Night Reflection Prompts A short date-based prompt gives you an easy way to begin writing. Insert the prompt into your entry and answer it in your own words. Hokuto's Expressions The owl's expression shifts gently based on your day count. On Day 1-3 it watches over you carefully. After a month, its quiet pride is unmistakable. Milestones Day 1 "First Morning" / Day 7 "Seven-Day Dawn" / Day 30 "Month of the Moon" / Day 100 "Star of a Hundred" / Day 365 "Sky of a New Year". A progress bar to the next milestone keeps each day grounded. Reset Without Shame The relapse button doesn't say "failed." It says "begin again, with Hokuto." A single stumble is not the end. The app is designed for the long road. KYOUKARA PRO (one-time purchase) 30 Craving Cards — Tea, shower, calling someone, stretching, sweet snacks, cold water, future-self imagining. 25 additional response cards added to the free 5. Detailed Statistics — Mood trends, relapse history, cumulative savings analysis. Temptation-Hour Reminders — Custom notifications from Hokuto at the times you tend to crave most (e.g. Friday nights at 9pm). Photo Diary — Attach today's single photo alongside your one-sentence note. PDF Export — Generate clean records to share with a doctor or counselor. Kyoukara Pro is a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions and no auto-renewal — buy it once and it's yours. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone wanting to change their relationship with alcohol - People who've said "I'll quit tomorrow" too many times - Those who want to move forward one day at a time - Anyone seeking a "you're not alone" feeling at tempting hours PRIVACY Everything is processed on-device. No data leaves your phone. No account required. This app does not provide medical or treatment advice — it is a journal for personal record-keeping. With Hokuto, today, your sober day begins. ---- - Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy - Terms of Service: https://starcrown.co.jp/legal - Support: https://starcrown.co.jp/support - Contact: info@starcrown.co.jp
Sober Calendar
Read full descriptionHide full description
What could fewer drinks add up to? See your sober days, reduced drinks, and estimated savings in one monthly report. Savings are estimates based on your drinking baseline and records. Sober Calendar is a simple alcohol log for people who want to build sober days, drink less, or understand their drinking habits. Set your usual drinking amount once, then log each day honestly: drinking days, sober days, lighter days, or heavier days. The calendar keeps the record clear, while reduced drinks become visible cans and bottles in a playful 3D pyramid. What you can do: - Log beer, wine, spirits, highballs, chu-hi, and custom drink amounts - Review sober days and lighter drinking days on a calendar - See reduced drinks and estimated money saved - Watch skipped cans and bottles stack into a 3D build - Use English or Japanese based on your device language Start with a 14-day free access period. After that, continue with a one-time Lifetime Access purchase. There is no subscription. This app is designed for self-recording and motivation. It is not a medical service, medical device, diagnosis tool, or treatment program. If you are concerned about withdrawal symptoms, alcohol dependence, or your health, please consult a qualified medical professional.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kyoukara at every 5 days against Sober Calendar's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Kyoukara sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sober Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kyoukara ships an update every 5 days, Sober Calendar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kyoukara | Sober Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Starcrown Inc | Kuuloa LLC |
In-app purchases
Kyoukara
- Kyoukara Tea Tip$0.99
- Kyoukara Lunch Tip$1.99
- Kyoukara Pro$3.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Kyoukara Dinner Tip$5.99
Sober Calendar
- Lifetime Access$9.99









