The Dry vs DryDays
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
The Dry
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The Dry is a calm, considered tracker for anyone choosing not to drink โ for a day, a month, or for good. Open the app and your day count is the first thing you see. Big, quiet, on a deep navy dawn. A motivational message greets you each launch โ never the same one twice in a row, never preachy. The hardest part of staying dry is not the day. It's the moment. The Dry meets you in that moment with one simple page. โ A massive day counter that updates the moment midnight passes โ A new motivational quote on every launch, drawn from a curated set โ Milestone achievements at 1, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180, 365, and 730 days โ Game Center leaderboard for your best streak ever โ Challenge friends to beat your streak โ privately, through Game Center โ Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets so your streak is always visible โ Optional daily reminder at a time you choose โ a gentle nudge, not an alarm โ Light and dark themes that respect the system โ iCloud sync so your streak follows you to every device on your Apple ID โ Money-saved counter: enter your typical weekly alcohol spend and see what you've saved The Dry is intentionally quiet. No ads. No accounts. No data leaves your phone unless you choose to share it. Your streak lives on your device, syncs to your widgets through an App Group, and only travels to Game Center when you opt in. A note: The Dry is a personal tracker, not a substitute for professional addiction treatment. If you need help, please reach out to a healthcare provider or a recognised support service. One day at a time. That's the whole secret.
DryDays
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Cut back on drinking without the guilt trip. DryDays turns every alcohol-free day into visible progress โ and real savings โ right on your phone. HOW IT WORKS โข Log a drink in 2 seconds โ type, quantity, note โข Mark alcohol-free days and watch your calendar turn green โข Track your current streak and personal best โข See exactly how much money you're saving, week by week โข Unlock rewards as your streak grows โข Share your monthly recap with friends WHY DRYDAYS โข 100% private โ your data stays on your phone, not a server โข No judgment, no shame โ just your own pace, your own progress โข Built for people who want to drink less, not necessarily quit forever Whether you're doing Dry July, a sober September, or just cutting back long-term, DryDays gives you the calendar, the streaks, and the savings tracker to stick with it. Download DryDays and start your first alcohol-free day today. Terms and conditions : https://philemoncombes.com/drydays/terms Privacy policy : https://philemoncombes.com/drydays/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dry at none against DryDays's 4. DryDays's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DryDays sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. The Dry asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Dry | DryDays |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Position Games Limited | Philemon Combes |
In-app purchases
The Dry
No in-app purchases
DryDays
- Dry days Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
- Dry days Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Dry days Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Dry days Pro Lifetime$79.99







