# Shift vs Steps & Scripture

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Steps & Scripture at 16.4 against Shift's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Steps & Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift ships an update every 10 days, Steps & Scripture weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Steps & Scripture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-drink-less-alcohol/id6771236605/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KYLE HASTINGS STEPHENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889421405) | [Josh Zoerner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817109542) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-drink-less-alcohol/id6771236605)

This app helps you reduce alcohol consumption on weeknights by guiding you through a mindful pause before your usual first drink. It prompts you to choose a non-drinking activity and track your progress and feelings the next morning.

**Highlights:** Plan alcohol-free weeknights, Choose pre-drinking actions, Set evening and morning reminders, Log outcomes and feelings, Track clearer mornings, Review helpful actions

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Steps & Scripture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-and-scripture-sobriety/id6817109270)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Steps & Scripture free?

Steps & Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Shift or Steps & Scripture have ads?

Neither Shift nor Steps & Scripture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift or Steps & Scripture?

Shift ships an update every 10 days, and Steps & Scripture weekly. Most recently, Shift was updated on November 13, 2026 and Steps & Scripture on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*