Comparison

SoCue 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
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SoCue

Features
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SoCue is a drink tracker for nights when you want to pace yourself without keeping score in your head. One screen for the whole evening. A quiet color cue as you approach your personal line. A calm recap the next morning. No spreadsheets, no judgment, no nagging. HOW IT WORKS — First Drink Ritual — The moment you log your first drink, SoCue starts the night with you. You pick the kind of night you want (small, normal, or full send), set a personal stop line, and one optional belongings checklist. Three taps, then you're back to your night. — Tonight Screen — A single screen for the whole night. Tap to log each drink. The screen quietly shifts color as you approach your line. No numbers, no scoreboard — just a calm signal. — Mirror Mode — When you cross your line, your phone can show you a photo or short message you wrote to yourself earlier. Your own face, your own words. — App Lock (optional) — Pre-pick apps you don't want to use while drinking. They lock when you cross your line and unlock at 6 AM. You can still call and text. — Morning Pack — The next morning: where you went, how many drinks, what you brought home, what you forgot. A calm recap, not a hangover lecture. PRIVACY SoCue is local-first. Your drinking data never leaves your phone. • No account, no signup, no password • No servers, no third-party analytics, no tracking • No advertising identifiers • HealthKit is opt-in only (off by default; you control whether drinks log to your Apple Health database) • iCloud Backup is explicitly OFF for drinking data — restore your phone and your history will not come back. Deliberate. PRICING Free to use, forever. No ads, no subscription, no upsell. If SoCue saved your night, there's an optional Tip Jar inside the app — $1, $5, or whatever feels right. One-time, never recurring. That's it. WHAT THIS IS NOT SoCue is not a sobriety app, a quit-drinking app, or a medical tool. It doesn't push abstinence, doesn't shame, doesn't lecture. It's a pacing tool — for the kind of night when you want to drink and want to remember it. If you're looking to stop drinking entirely, look into AA, SMART Recovery, or a therapist. SoCue is for the in-between nights. DISCLAIMERS SoCue is not a medical device and does not measure your blood alcohol content. The "line" it tracks is based on the personal profile you provide (sex, weight, height, flush response, drinking frequency) and is intended as a soft cue, not a diagnostic reading. Individual response to alcohol varies widely. If you have a medical condition affected by alcohol, please consult a doctor. Never drive after drinking. SoCue does not offer or imply driving guidance under any circumstance. QUESTIONS We're a one-person operation. Email naochann2024@gmail.com — we read everything.

About

Drink Counting App

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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

SoCue4 screens
Drink Counting App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drink Counting App at none against SoCue's 3. SoCue's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 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. SoCue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Drink Counting App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SoCue versus Drink Counting App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoCueDrink Counting App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer明杨 许Jason Kor

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoCue

One-time3
  • Small thanks$0.99
  • Buy a Drink$2.99
  • Big Love$4.99
None

Drink Counting App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoCue free?
SoCue 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 SoCue or Drink Counting App have ads?
Neither SoCue nor Drink Counting App shows ads.

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