Altered vs Soberly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Altered
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The science of addictive sobriety. A luxury experience based on 27+ years of behavioural science that replaced alcohol with joy. Altered is a premium sober tracker for people who want alcohol-free life to feel beautiful, intelligent and genuinely worth coming back to. Altered requires a paid membership, purchased in the app, to access the features listed below. After onboarding, choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Track sober days. Open daily cards. Build a private deck. Use calming rituals. Follow the 70-day Altered Method and start your next Chapter inside the House of Altered. WHY ALTERED IS DIFFERENT Most sobriety apps count what you gave up. Altered is built around what you are becoming: clearer, sharper, calmer, more present and more in control of the life you want. This is a quit drinking app with the atmosphere of a private membersβ club: elegant design, daily rituals, tactile progress, anonymous community cards and a little mystery. Not another noisy feed. Not another lecture. Not a sterile counter with a badge stuck on it. WHAT YOU GET Sober day tracker Log each day, view your total sober days, follow your current streak and see your progress build over time. Your sober coin Your coin shows total sober days. If you drink, your streak can reset, but your total sober days remain part of your story. Daily card packs Open cards from the Altered Method. Each card gives you one clear idea, a short explanation and a small action to help you rethink alcohol, habits and identity. Private deck Save the cards that land. Return to them when you need a reminder, a sharper thought or a reason to keep going. The 70-day Altered Method Move through a structured sober-life path for rethinking alcohol, building habits and finding alcohol-free joy. Calming rituals Use Growth Rituals for positive reflection and Release Rituals for private symbolic release. Ritual entries are not saved. Calm tools Use guided breathing, a short guided walk and Coin Shine, a tactile calming tool for moments when old drinking thoughts get loud. Anonymous community cards Every Sunday, write a card for another member and receive one back. Human, anonymous and designed for belonging without social media chaos. Alfie, your membersβ manager Alfie is scripted, discreet and encouraging. He appears throughout the app with calm reminders, celebration and a bit of polish. WHO ALTERED IS FOR Altered is for people who want to quit drinking, take a break from alcohol, build more sober days, or make alcohol-free life feel more rewarding. It is for the person who does not want their sober app to feel like a punishment. It is for the person who wants tracking, structure, privacy and a stronger sense of identity. It is for the person who wants to become someone else, quietly, elegantly, one day at a time. A NOTE ON SAFETY Altered is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, emergency support, or clinical treatment. Start your next Chapter in the House of Altered. Privacy Policy: https://www.lev-alexander.com/altered#privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.lev-alexander.com/altered#terms-of-use
Soberly
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Soberly helps you quit drinking, drink less, and stay motivated one alcohol free day at a time. Whether you are starting your first sober day, taking a break from alcohol, or building a completely alcohol free lifestyle, Soberly gives you a simple and private way to see your progress and keep moving forward. Every day counts. Watch your Clarity Tree grow as your sober streak gets longer. Reach new milestones, see how far you have come, and turn your progress into something you can actually see. BUILD YOUR SOBER STREAK Track your current alcohol free streak and your personal best. Every new day becomes another step forward in your recovery journey. GROW YOUR CLARITY TREE Your progress brings your Clarity Tree to life. As you reach new sober milestones, your tree grows with you and gives you a visual reminder of the progress you are making. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS Log your mood, cravings, triggers, energy, sleep, and personal notes. Over time, your recovery tracker can help you better understand the moments when drinking feels most tempting. GET THROUGH CRAVINGS When the urge to drink hits, open Craving Rescue for quick support designed to help you get through the moment and stay focused on your goal. SEE THE UPSIDE OF DRINKING LESS Track estimated money saved, calories avoided, sober days completed, and other progress over time. KEEP A PRIVATE JOURNAL Capture thoughts, difficult moments, wins, and personal reflections throughout your journey. Your journal gives you a private place to see how your relationship with alcohol changes over time. STAY CONSISTENT Set daily check in reminders so staying sober becomes part of your routine. WITH SOBERLY YOU CAN β’ Track your current and longest sober streak β’ Use a simple alcohol tracker β’ Grow your Clarity Tree through milestones β’ Log cravings, triggers, mood, energy, and sleep β’ Use Craving Rescue during difficult moments β’ Track estimated money saved and calories avoided β’ Explore progress with visual charts and insights β’ Write private journal entries β’ Schedule daily check in reminders β’ Export your personal data β’ Restore your progress across supported devices Soberly is built for anyone who wants to quit alcohol, drink less, break an unhealthy habit, or simply understand their drinking patterns better. No judgment. No complicated programs. No pressure to be perfect. Just you, your progress, and one more alcohol free day. Start with Day One. See how far you can grow. IMPORTANT Soberly is a wellness and habit tracking app. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose or treat medical conditions, or replace professional addiction treatment. Alcohol withdrawal can be serious for some people. If you are concerned about stopping alcohol safely or believe you may be physically dependent on alcohol, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Soberly at 15.1 against Altered's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Altered sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Soberly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Altered ships an update every 9 days, Soberly every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Altered | Soberly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lev Alexander Limited. | Danylo Melnychuk |
In-app purchases
Altered
- Altered Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Altered Yearly$49.991 Year
- Altered Membership Lifetime$99.99
Soberly
- Soberly Premium Weekly2 variants$6.997 Days
- Soberly Premium Annual$24.991 Year
- Soberly Premium Annual$39.991 Year









