Comparison

SipSmart vs DrinkLedger

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

DrinkLedger

Features
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DrinkLedger is a drink logger, nothing more and nothing less. Log what you drink in two taps, confirm the days you didn't drink, and see honest statistics about your consumption. No coaching program, no lectures, no account. Your data never leaves your phone. There is no server, no login, and no ad network. Everything is stored on your device, and you can export your complete history as CSV or JSON at any time, for free. LOG QUICKLY - Personal presets: your usual beer or wine is two taps - Custom drinks with volume and alcohol percentage - Log for past days, edit or delete any entry - Confirm alcohol-free days explicitly. Days you didn't track are never silently counted as zero, so your statistics stay honest. HONEST STATISTICS - Grams of pure alcohol as the base unit, shown as WHO standard drinks, US drinks, UK units, or Austrian Standardglas - Color bands you configure yourself show how each day compares to your own limits - Today, the current week, and your confirmed dry days are always free DRINKLEDGER PRO (one-time purchase) - Rolling 7-day, 30-day, and all-time averages - Daily and weekly trend charts - Apple Health sync, write-only: the app never reads your health data - Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. WHAT DRINKLEDGER DOESN'T DO No goals that nag you. No social feed. No streaks that reward drinking. No ads, no analytics, no data collection of any kind. If you want a coach, there are other apps; if you want a clear, private record of what you actually drink, this is it. Made by one person in Austria who wanted exactly this app and couldn't find it.

Screenshots

SipSmart4 screens
DrinkLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SipSmart at weekly against DrinkLedger's every 2 weeks. 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 DrinkLedger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SipSmart ships an update weekly, DrinkLedger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SipSmart versus DrinkLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipSmartDrinkLedger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperALEXANDER DAVID GRUINARD MACKENZIEMarkus Wohlmuth

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SipSmart

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

DrinkLedger

One-time1
  • DrinkLedger Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SipSmart free?
SipSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrinkLedger free?
DrinkLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SipSmart or DrinkLedger have ads?
Neither SipSmart nor DrinkLedger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SipSmart or DrinkLedger?
SipSmart ships an update weekly, and DrinkLedger every 2 weeks. Most recently, SipSmart was updated on October 24, 2026 and DrinkLedger on October 29, 2026.

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