Comparison

SipSmart vs Moderation

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

Head to head
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.

About

Moderation

Features
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Drink a little less, without the lecture. Moderation is a gentle drink tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Set your own weekly goal, log a drink in one tap, and let two simple rings keep the score. TWO RINGS, ONE HABIT The inner ring is today against your daily limit. The outer ring is the week against your goal. Tighten or loosen your goals anytime, and past weeks keep the goals they were set under. LOG ANYWHERE IN ONE TAP • The big button in the app, with type, time, and cost when you care about them • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Control Center and the Action button • Apple Watch, with its own app and complications • Siri: "Log a beer in Moderation." Siri asks for anything you left out, then shows your week with an Undo button. DRY DAYS COUNT TOO Confirm alcohol-free days, build streaks, and set a dry-days goal. Each morning Moderation can ask whether anything from yesterday is missing, and "Nothing to add" marks the day dry. SEE YOUR PATTERNS A ring calendar of your whole history, charts by hour, day, week, and month, a breakdown by drink type, and a weekly wrap-up in plain numbers. Never judgment. SPENDING, IF YOU WANT IT Add what a drink cost and see your spending by week or month. Sometimes the wallet is the best coach. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account and no ads. Your drinks sync between your devices through your private iCloud, and can be saved to Apple Health, where you can view, export, or delete them anytime. MODERATION PRO Moderation is a subscription with monthly and yearly plans. New subscribers start with a free week. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Moderation isn't a medical app. If you're worried about your drinking, please talk to a healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://usemoderation.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SipSmart4 screens
Moderation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Moderation at daily against SipSmart's weekly. SipSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). 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. SipSmart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Moderation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SipSmart ships an update weekly, Moderation daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SipSmart versus Moderation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipSmartModeration
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperALEXANDER DAVID GRUINARD MACKENZIEJonathan Hill

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SipSmart

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

Moderation

Subscriptions2
  • Moderation Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Moderation Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SipSmart free?
SipSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moderation free?
Moderation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SipSmart or Moderation have ads?
Neither SipSmart nor Moderation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SipSmart or Moderation?
SipSmart ships an update weekly, and Moderation daily. Most recently, SipSmart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moderation on October 25, 2026.

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