# Step Away vs Drink Less

Step Away and Drink Less both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Step Away's written reviews are positive against 50% of Drink Less's. Drink Less's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Away sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Drink Less sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Step Away against 4.7 for Drink Less. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Step Away's written reviews are positive against 50% of Drink Less's.

Step Away ships an update every 2 months, Drink Less every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Away | Drink Less |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-away-alcohol-help/id688669242/reviews) | **[4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-less-alcohol-tracker/id6557028325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Here and Now Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/688669245) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-away-alcohol-help/id688669242)

This app offers a private and effective way to change drinking habits. It provides tools, strategies, and feedback to help users cut back or quit alcohol. Track progress, manage urges, and build a support system for a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Track drinking patterns and triggers, Set and monitor drinking goals, Receive rewards for meeting goals, Tools for managing urges and cravings, Strategies for dealing with bad moods and boredom, Set up a support team, Weekly progress reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Away Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Step Away Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |


### Drink Less

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-less-alcohol-tracker/id6557028325)

This app helps you monitor and reduce alcohol intake with quick logging, AI-driven insights, and progress tracking. It integrates with Apple Health and offers personalized feedback to support healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Quick drink logging, AI-powered insights, Comprehensive tracking, Apple Health integration, Home screen widget, Beautiful charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Away free?

Step Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drink Less free?

Drink Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step Away or Drink Less?

Drink Less is rated higher. Step Away averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Drink Less averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Step Away or Drink Less have ads?

Neither Step Away nor Drink Less shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Away or Drink Less?

Step Away ships an update every 2 months, and Drink Less every 5 weeks. Most recently, Step Away was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drink Less on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
