Comparison

Extinct vs Drink Counting App

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

Head to head
About

Extinct

This app supports adults following The Sinclair Method to gradually reduce alcohol cravings. It offers tools for medication reminders, a drinking diary with a large beverage catalog, and progress tracking. Advanced features for deeper analysis and unlimited logging are available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Medication reminder and countdown timer
  • Extensive drink catalog with country-specific options
  • Detailed drinking diary with mood and confirmation logging
  • Progress tracking and statistics dashboard
  • Achievement badges for clinical checkpoints
  • AI-powered companion for method-related questions
Features
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The Sinclair Method works. Extinct helps you prove it. Extinct is the dedicated companion app for adults following The Sinclair Method — using naltrexone or nalmefene taken before drinking to gradually extinguish the craving for alcohol. Built by someone who has lived the TSM journey. No judgment. No abstinence pressure. Just the tools to see it through. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Naltrexone requires a prescription. Never take it if physically dependent on opiates. Extinct supports your journey — it does not replace your doctor or prescriber. THE GOLDEN RULE — ALWAYS FREE The most important feature in the app. Never paywalled. Set your medication type (naltrexone: 1 hour wait, nalmefene: 2 hours) and Extinct walks you through the full planning flow — medication reminder, countdown timer, and confirmation before your first drink. The Golden Rule is everything in TSM and Extinct makes sure you never forget it. DRINKING DIARY Log every session with drinks from a 4,400+ beverage catalog scoped to your country, ABV, volume, mood, and medication confirmation. Unit calculations in both UK and US standard drinks. 30 sessions per month free, unlimited with Pro. 4,400+ DRINK CATALOG Real drinks TSM users actually drink — beers, wines, spirits, and ciders. Not a cocktail app. Custom drink entry for anything not in the catalog. Country selector at setup. STATS DASHBOARD — FREE Your progress at a glance: this week's drinks vs your baseline, reduction percentage, naltrexone compliance rate, current streak, longest alcohol-free streak, and estimated weeks to extinction. MILESTONES Achievement badges for real clinical checkpoints — first alcohol-free day, compliance streaks, 25% and 50% reduction, and more. AI CONSULT A TSM-trained AI companion. Ask anything about the method, missed doses, side effects, or how to explain TSM to your doctor. 5 messages per month free. Unlimited with Pro. RESOURCES 988, SAMHSA National Helpline, Options Saves Lives, r/Alcoholism_Medication, C Three Foundation, and how to find a TSM-knowledgeable doctor. PRO FEATURES ($4.99/month or $34.99/year) Extinction Curve — your actual weekly drinks plotted against Sinclair's expected extinction curve. Watch your line trend toward zero. Craving (VAS) History — track your Visual Analog Scale craving scores over time. The dual decline of drinks and cravings is the scientific signature of pharmacological extinction. Weekly AI Interpretation — warm, plain-language analysis of your week's data. Patterns, compliance insights, and personalized strategy suggestions. Unlimited Diary Logging — remove the 30-session monthly cap entirely. Selective Extinction — guided tools for building healthy reward activities on non-drinking days, with receptor supersensitivity notifications for optimal timing. Reflection Journal — daily TSM-specific prompts, free text journaling, weekly AI theme analysis, and PDF export for your therapist or sponsor. Trusted Person Sharing — share a read-only progress summary with a partner, family member, or sponsor. Includes a TSM explainer so they understand why drinking is part of the treatment. Physician Report — a 4-page clinical PDF for your doctor: extinction curve, compliance rate, session log summary, and a TSM overview for physicians unfamiliar with the method. YOUR DATA No ads, ever. Cloud sync via Firebase when signed in. AI features transmit only your session inputs — no name, email, or device ID. Never used for model training per Anthropic's enterprise terms. The Sinclair Method has a 78% efficacy rate across more than 90 clinical trials. It is the standard of care for alcohol use disorder in several European countries. Extinct exists to help you see it through. Not medical advice. Naltrexone requires a prescription. If you are in crisis please call 988 or SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

About

Drink Counting App

Features
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Drink Counter helps you build better awareness around alcohol with simple, fast tracking and clear visual history. Log drinks in a few taps, review your daily totals, and understand your trends over time without a complicated setup. Whether you’re cutting back, staying consistent, or just getting a clearer picture of your habits, Drink Counter keeps everything in one place. Features: • Quick drink logging with common drink types and sizes • Daily total shown in standard drinks • History charts for 7, 30, and 90 days • Day-by-day calendar view for easy lookback • Mark sober days and review completed days • Edit or delete past entries anytime • Personal settings for volume units and daily limits • Export your log to CSV for personal analysis Designed for speed and clarity: • Clean interface focused on fast entry • Helpful visual summaries instead of clutter • On-device logging for a lightweight experience Drink Counter is built for mindful tracking, reflection, and healthier long-term choices.

Screenshots

Extinct4 screens
Drink Counting App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drink Counting App at none against Extinct's 2. Extinct's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Extinct sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Drink Counting App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Extinct versus Drink Counting App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtinctDrink Counting App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAli3N Studios LLCJason Kor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Extinct

Subscriptions2
  • Extinct Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Extinct Pro - Yearly$34.991 Year
None

Drink Counting App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extinct free?
Extinct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink Counting App free?
Drink Counting App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Extinct or Drink Counting App have ads?
Neither Extinct nor Drink Counting App shows ads.

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