Comparison

Ember vs Detoxer

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

Head to head
About

Ember

This app offers a private, compassionate companion to help you stop drinking and stay sober. It provides immediate support during cravings with guided conversations and coping tools, without judgment or shame.

Highlights
  • Private craving support
  • Guided coping tools
  • Compassionate reset after drinking
  • Sober time tracking
  • Money and time saved tracker
  • Milestone achievements
Features
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Ember helps you stop drinking and stay sober — not with another day-counter, but with a warm companion who sits with you through the hard moments. When a craving hits, Ember is right there: a calm, private coach for the 2am kind of night a streak counter can't reach. KEEP YOUR FLAME LIT Your sober time is a single flame you tend. It breathes while you're lit, dims to a coal when a craving hits, and relights the moment you get through it. Your day count is simply how long it's stayed burning. A COACH FOR THE MOMENT THE URGE HITS Tap "I'm having an urge" any time, day or night. Ember sits with you through it — a short, grounded conversation plus one coping tool that fits the moment: an urge-surf timer, breathing, play-the-tape, or your own reasons for stopping. The urge passes. The flame relights. PRIVATE BY DESIGN — NO FEED, NO ACCOUNT No public community. No feed to doom-scroll. No sign-up. Your recovery is yours: everything stays on your device, and you can start in the first five seconds. Trust is the whole point. A RESET WITHOUT SHAME If you drink, Ember never shames you. The flame gently goes out, and we relight it — that's all this ever is. Your history and journal are always kept. No lost streaks, no punishment. SEE WHAT SOBRIETY GIVES BACK Watch your sober days, the money you've saved, and the time you've reclaimed add up. Reach milestones — 1 day, 1 week, 30, 60, 90 — with a warm flare, and share a flame card if you want to. BUILT FOR ALCOHOL, ON PURPOSE Ember is for stopping drinking and staying sober — not moderation, not "drink less," not a twelve-step program. One focused job, done with care. A GENTLE NOTE ON SAFETY If you drink heavily, please talk to a doctor before stopping — alcohol withdrawal can be serious. Ember is a companion, not medical treatment, and it will always point you toward real help, including 988 and SAMHSA, in a crisis. EMBER PRO Everything you need to get sober is free forever: the flame, your counter, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, the craving coach, core coping tools, milestones, and the compassionate reset. Ember Pro unlocks unlimited coaching, personalized daily reflections tuned to your triggers, an Apple Watch flame, Face ID lock, and iCloud backup — $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time $79.99 for lifetime. Monthly is $7.99. Keep your flame lit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ember.aiappnation.com/privacy Ember Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

About

Detoxer

Features
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Detoxer: An alcohol reduction app to help you drink less or quit. Whether you want to cut back or stop entirely, Detoxer is built for the hard part: the craving, the slip, and the next day. You don't need another lecture about drinking. You need something that shows up when the urge is loud, the night is long, and "just one" feels inevitable. ◆ WHY DETOXER Most apps count days and go quiet when it gets hard. Detoxer stays with you in that moment. See your streak grow. Proof you're changing. Open SOS when the urge hits. Guided help in about 90 seconds. Slip? Restart clean. No shame spiral. No "I failed so I'll delete the app." ◆ TODAY. Your day count, your why Wake up to a simple home for your progress. Check in. Remember why you started. Keep the streak alive, one honest day at a time. ◆ SOS. Help for the moment that matters When a craving arrives, don't white-knuckle alone. Tap SOS and get a short, focused tool for right now, not someday. It gives your mind somewhere else to go until the urge passes. ◆ RESTART WITHOUT SHAME A slip isn't the end of the story. Detoxer treats relapse as part of the path: reset the count, keep your dignity, keep going. ◆ MADE FOR REAL LIFE Personalized onboarding in about 3 minutes. Built for people who want to cut back or quit, not for clinical diagnosis. Light and clear, so opening the app feels like progress, not punishment. A clearer tomorrow starts with one day. ◆ DISCLAIMER Detoxer is a habit and motivation tool designed to support drinking less or quitting alcohol. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling with alcohol use or your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://www.decagrowth.co/detoxer/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.decagrowth.co/detoxer/privacy

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Detoxer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Detoxer at none against Ember's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Detoxer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 9 days, Detoxer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ember versus Detoxer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberDetoxer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB78 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPLAYRIOT LLCDeca Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Pro — Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Ember Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ember Lifetime$79.99
None

Detoxer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detoxer free?
Detoxer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ember or Detoxer have ads?
Neither Ember nor Detoxer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Detoxer?
Ember ships an update every 9 days, and Detoxer fortnightly. Most recently, Ember was updated on October 14, 2026 and Detoxer on October 24, 2026.

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