Ember vs Sobriety Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private craving support
- Guided coping tools
- Compassionate reset after drinking
- Sober time tracking
- Money and time saved tracker
- Milestone achievements
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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.
Sobriety Tracker
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Make room for alcohol-free days, one small step at a time. Ebbora is a sobriety tracker and cozy pixel-art companion where everyday acts of care grow a little valley of your own. Whether you want to stop drinking, take a break or build more alcohol-free days, you can begin where you are. Check in honestly, reflect on your week and find something gentle to do when a craving arrives. YOUR PROGRESS STAYS WITH YOU Tell your companion how today went, choose a feeling and add a private note. Every honest check-in counts as care, including a day when you drank. Your valley keeps its growth and discoveries. You can hide the day counter if numbers feel unhelpful. A WORLD WORTH COMING BACK TO Create your character and choose a sprout, cat, dog or bunny companion. Grow your cottage and garden, uncover 27 discoveries and watch the valley change with your local time and the seasons. SOMETHING TO DO WHEN AN URGE ARRIVES Visit the campfire for breathing, grounding, urge surfing, reflection and an urge log. In Calm Encounters, a craving becomes a shade in your valley. Choose from six coping paths and practice small actions such as delaying a decision, changing rooms or reaching out to someone you trust. You can pause or leave whenever you need. SEE MORE THAN A STREAK Look back through month and year calendars, write weekly reflections and notice your alcohol-free days alongside the rest of your story. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account or social feed. Your check-ins, journal and onboarding answers stay on your device. ACCESS AND PURCHASES Download Ebbora to explore a preview. Tracking, valley growth, reflections and other full features require a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible new yearly subscribers can receive a 3-day free trial. Weekly and lifetime plans have no trial. Prices and eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Ebbora is for adults 18+. It is a wellbeing companion, not medical advice or treatment. If you drink heavily or daily, seek medical advice before reducing or stopping alcohol. In an emergency, contact local emergency services. Privacy: https://ebboravalley.com/privacy/ Terms: https://ebboravalley.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Ember and Sobriety Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ember sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Sobriety Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ember ships an update every 9 days, Sobriety Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ember | Sobriety Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PLAYRIOT LLC | ANDREI-GABRIEL BOTITA |
In-app purchases
Ember
- Ember Pro — Monthly$7.991 Month
- Ember Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Ember Lifetime$79.99
Sobriety Tracker
- Ebbora Access$2.997 Days
- Ebbora Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Ebbora Lifetime$24.99









