Comparison

Simple Drinking Log vs Drink Log

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

Head to head
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Simple Drinking Log

Features
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Log your drinks easily with just a tap, and review your history anytime. Connect with Apple Health to see trends in your drink logs alongside next-morning sleep, heart rate, and HRV. Supports custom drinks, favorites, and iCloud sync. No account required. For adults of legal drinking age.

About

Drink Log

Features
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Log your drinks. Keep an eye on your weekly limit and alcohol-free days. Pick the type, volume, and ABV — pure alcohol (g) and calories (kcal) are calculated automatically. Review your weekly totals and alcohol-free days on a calendar and chart. A drinking log for staying within moderate limits over the long run — not for quitting entirely. ■ One-tap logging Tap one of nine presets: Beer / Canned Chu-hi / Wine / Highball / Sake / Shochu / Umeshu / Cocktail / Other. Volume (ml) and alcohol by volume (%) can be adjusted on the spot. ■ Automatic pure-alcohol calculation Using the formula "volume × ABV ÷ 100 × 0.8", different drinks can be compared on the same scale. Alcohol-derived calories (kcal) are shown alongside. ■ Weekly limit & progress Set a daily limit in grams (presets: 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 g). The progress bar turns orange at 80% and red when you go over, so you can see where this week stands at a glance. ■ Alcohol-free day tracking Mark "I won't drink today" with a single tap. Set a weekly target and watch your streak. Logging a drink automatically clears that day's alcohol-free mark. ■ Calendar & charts Color-coded calendar shows drinking days, alcohol-free days, and today. The chart screen switches between week / month / year, and you can swipe left or right to scroll through past periods. ■ Home Screen widget Two sizes (Small / Medium). Check this week's pure alcohol, progress, and alcohol-free day count without opening the app. Made for • Anyone told to cut back on drinking at a health checkup • Anyone looking to moderate rather than quit completely • Anyone who wants an honest view of how much they drank this week • Anyone who prefers a quiet, no-frills log they can keep using Disclaimer This app does not provide medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional.

Screenshots

Simple Drinking Log4 screens
Drink Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drink Log at every 2 days against Simple Drinking Log's every 5 weeks. Drink Log also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Drinking Log ships an update every 5 weeks, Drink Log every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple Drinking Log versus Drink Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Drinking LogDrink Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShunsuke Takanishikazuhiro aonuma

In-app purchases

None

Simple Drinking Log

No in-app purchases

None

Drink Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Drinking Log free?
Simple Drinking Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drink Log free?
Drink Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Drinking Log or Drink Log have ads?
Neither Simple Drinking Log nor Drink Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Drinking Log or Drink Log?
Simple Drinking Log ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drink Log every 2 days. Most recently, Simple Drinking Log was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drink Log on September 15, 2026.

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