Comparison

Cutback vs SipSmart

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

Head to head
About

Cutback

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Drink less or quit—your goal, your pace. Cutback gives you a calm, practical way to understand your drinking, build a suggested plan, and make progress without shame or all-or-nothing streaks. Choose a daily limit or work toward becoming alcohol-free. Cutback creates a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe, then helps you follow it one day at a time. BUILD A PLAN THAT FITS YOU • Choose whether you want to drink less or quit • Create a suggested plan around your goal and timeframe • Adjust your limit as your needs change • Keep your personal reasons close when motivation gets difficult SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Log drinks quickly and privately • Review weekly, monthly, and yearly patterns • Track alcohol-free days, drinks avoided, and money saved • See consumption represented as US standard drinks • Record feelings and notice connections between mood and drinking • Use optional reminders to stay on track BUILD YOUR ROOM Your progress becomes something you can see. Complete check-ins, earn credits, unlock milestone décor, and build a room that reflects how far you have come. CUTBACK PRO Cutback Pro adds: • Shields that can protect your current run • Premium room décor • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts logging • Optional evening recaps • Additional premium progress features CUTBACK PRO PRICING • Three months: $14.99 • Annual: $39.99 per year, including a 7-day free trial for eligible customers • Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase Prices shown are in US dollars. Pricing may vary by country or region, and the App Store will display the final price before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Cutback account or sign-in is required. Supported progress can sync between your devices through your private iCloud database. Clearforge cannot read your private drinking history. Anchor photos remain stored locally on your device. Anonymous purchase information is processed to provide and manage Cutback Pro access. Cutback is a wellness and self-tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, detoxification, or emergency services. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS A free trial converts to a paid subscription at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Three-month and annual subscriptions renew automatically at the price shown unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase and never renews. Privacy Policy: https://clearforgesoftware.com/cutback/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@clearforgesoftware.com

About

SipSmart

This app offers a private and flexible approach to reducing alcohol intake or achieving sobriety. Set custom goals, plan alcohol-free days, and track drinks easily. It includes a timer for cravings and optional insights for deeper analysis.

Highlights
  • Private alcohol and sobriety tracking
  • Flexible weekly drinking targets
  • Customizable alcohol-free days
  • Quick drink logging
  • 10-minute urge timer
  • Optional iCloud sync and Apple Health integration
  • In-depth insights with Steady Plus
Features
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No accounts. No cloud. 100% private alcohol and sobriety tracking. SipSmart is a calmer, more mindful way to cut back on alcohol—built around flexible weekly targets rather than all-or-nothing streaks. Set custom goals, plan alcohol-free days, log drinks in seconds, and use the built-in 10-minute urge timer whenever cravings strike. Reduce, take a break, or stop altogether—without losing the progress you have already built. 100% PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required, no ads, and zero cross-app tracking • Local storage by default — your drinking data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync and Apple Health integration • Discreet reminders tailored to your daily schedule • Delete your local data whenever you choose LOG DRINKS WITH ZERO FRICTION • Easily log beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, cider, or custom drink sizes • Accurate regional standard-drink estimates • Backdate, edit, search, or delete past entries anytime • Quick-log standard drinks with Siri, Shortcuts, or Apple Watch PLAN FOR REAL LIFE • Choose your goal: reduce intake, take a temporary break, or quit completely • Set flexible weekly targets that adapt to your lifestyle • Schedule alcohol-free days without resetting your history • Build your personal action plan for high-risk social situations PAUSE BEFORE YOU DECIDE • Activate the 10-minute urge timer when a craving strikes • Follow your personal coping strategies to stay in control • One-tap access to supportive safety resources STEADY PLUS (OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENT) • In-depth insights: compare weekly trends, costs, context, and sleep quality • Complete urge-pause log history • Export your data anytime in JSON or CSV format • Privacy lock using Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode SipSmart Plus is an optional auto-renewing subscription ($59.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $9.99/month). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in account settings. Core logging, goal planning, and sober day tracking remain 100% free forever without a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steady.alexandermackenzie.ca/privacy SipSmart is a general wellness tool. It does not diagnose alcohol dependence, determine clinical withdrawal safety, calculate driving fitness, or replace medical advice. Sudden alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous; if you may be physically dependent, consult a healthcare provider before stopping or sharply reducing.

Screenshots

Cutback4 screens
SipSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SipSmart at weekly against Cutback's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cutback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SipSmart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cutback ships an update every 2 months, SipSmart weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cutback versus SipSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCutbackSipSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClearforge Software LLCALEXANDER DAVID GRUINARD MACKENZIE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cutback

One-time1
  • Cutback Anywhere$19.99
2 purchases

SipSmart

Subscriptions2
  • Steady Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Steady Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Cutback free?
Cutback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SipSmart free?
SipSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cutback or SipSmart have ads?
Neither Cutback nor SipSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cutback or SipSmart?
Cutback ships an update every 2 months, and SipSmart weekly. Most recently, Cutback was updated on October 28, 2026 and SipSmart on October 24, 2026.

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