Comparison

DampDays vs DryDays

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

Head to head
About

DampDays

Features
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Log a drink in one tap. No shame, no streaks. DampDays is a moderation tracker for adults who want to drink less without giving up alcohol entirely. Set a weekly cap, log from your Lock Screen, and watch the month take shape on a calm heatmap — all without recovery language, binary streaks, or expensive subscriptions. Whether you drink a few times a week or a few times a month, DampDays gives you quiet, judgment-free awareness of your own habits. That awareness alone changes behavior. -- FEATURES -- - Lock Screen widget: Add one drink directly from your Lock Screen with a single tap. No app-open required. The moment you pour, you log. - Weekly cap + progress ring: Set a personal weekly limit (1 to 21 drinks). Your home screen shows this week's count against your cap as a progress arc. - Calendar heatmap: See the full month at a glance. Dry days, damp days, and over-cap days each show a distinct muted color — no red shame states, no judgment copy. - Drink log with types: Beer, wine, spirit, or other. Each entry records the time and an optional note. Fast, private, local. - Apple Health write (premium): Log your drinks into Apple Health so they appear alongside your other wellness data. Permission is only requested when you enable the feature in Settings. -- FREE TIER IS PERMANENT -- The free tier never expires. 30 days of history, four standard drink types, the Lock Screen widget, your weekly cap, and the heatmap are all free forever. No countdown, no forced upgrade. Premium unlocks: unlimited history, custom drink types, Apple Health write, iCloud sync, and CSV export. Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store account settings. Restore a previous purchase any time from the paywall or Settings. -- PERFECT FOR -- Adults who drink occasionally and want to stay aware of it. The sober-curious crowd who are not trying to quit but want to be more intentional. Anyone who has wondered "how many did I have last week?" and wants a calm, honest answer. DampDays is not a recovery app. It does not count sober streaks. It does not tell you drinking is wrong. It hands you a mirror, quietly. -- PRIVACY -- All data is stored on your device. No account required. No ads. No data sold. iCloud sync is opt-in and available to premium users only. -- TERMS OF USE -- By downloading DampDays, you agree to Apple's standard end user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DryDays

Features
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Cut back on drinking without the guilt trip. DryDays turns every alcohol-free day into visible progress — and real savings — right on your phone. HOW IT WORKS • Log a drink in 2 seconds — type, quantity, note • Mark alcohol-free days and watch your calendar turn green • Track your current streak and personal best • See exactly how much money you're saving, week by week • Unlock rewards as your streak grows • Share your monthly recap with friends WHY DRYDAYS • 100% private — your data stays on your phone, not a server • No judgment, no shame — just your own pace, your own progress • 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

Screenshots

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DryDays4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DryDays at 13.0 against DampDays's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. DampDays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DryDays sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DampDays versus DryDays: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDampDaysDryDays
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChristian PedersenPhilemon Combes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DampDays

One-time1
  • DampDays Lifetime$24.99
4 purchases

DryDays

Subscriptions3
  • Dry days Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Dry days Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Dry days Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dry days Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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