DrinkCoach+ vs Ethos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DrinkCoach+
This app helps users monitor and reduce their alcohol consumption. It tracks units, calories, and costs, and offers tools like reminders, goal setting, and a CBT diary to manage cravings and associated issues. Users can also book one-to-one sessions with specialists.
- Track units, calories, and cost
- View and share drinking summaries
- Book one-to-one coaching sessions
- Set location and time-based reminders
- Set and share goals
- CBT diary for tracking hangovers, cravings, etc.
- Mindfulness and breathing exercise videos
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DrinkCoach is for those wanting to cut down, or simply keep an eye on, their drinking. • The Observer UK's Top Ten Health Apps • The Guardian UK's Top 30 iOS Apps of the Week • Sunrise Australia's App of the Week • NHS Health Library • Also profiled in Sunday Star Times, Nursing Times, Huffington Post and Refinery 29 With DrinkCoach you will be able to: • Keep track of units, calories & cost • View & share seven day summaries of your drinking • Book a one-to-one session with a specialist Drink Coach • Set location and time based reminders • Set & share goals • Track hangovers, arguments, cravings and accidents associated with your drinking via a CBT diary • Watch bespoke video covering mindfulness and breathing exercises to manage cravings and help you achieve your goals
Ethos
This app helps you explore your relationship with alcohol to foster lifestyle changes for enhanced well-being. It provides tools to track consumption, gain personalized insights, and connect with a supportive community for mindful living.
- Mindful consumption tracking
- Personalized insights and goal setting
- Community support network
- Interactive guidance via chat
- Lifestyle transformation tools
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Ethos is your lifestyle companion dedicated to enhancing your well-being through mindful consumption. We help you explore your relationship with alcohol to develop changes that support overall lifestyle transformations. Whether you’re looking to moderate alcohol intake, improve dietary habits, or simply live more consciously, Ethos equips you with the knowledge and tools for success. What Sets Ethos Apart? Mindful Consumption Tracking: Log drinks to understand your behaviors, identify patterns, and make changes that align with your wellness goals. Personalized Insights: Gain deeper understanding into your consumption habits. Set personal goals, track your progress, and receive customized advice to help you maintain balance. Access to Support Network: Connect with a community that shares your commitment to alcohol-related habit change. Share your journey, exchange tips, and celebrate successes with friends old and new. Interactive Guidance: Our Ethos chat offers real-time, personalized suggestions and support, helping you navigate choices about consumption at your pace. Join Our Community: Download Ethos and join a growing community dedicated to wellness, balance, and mindful living. Ready to make your Change? Start your journey towards a more mindful, balanced lifestyle today. Download Ethos Now and Embrace Mindful Consumption.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ethos at 93% against DrinkCoach+'s 49%. Ethos also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). DrinkCoach+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DrinkCoach+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of DrinkCoach+'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Ethos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DrinkCoach+ ships an update every 3 months, Ethos every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrinkCoach+ | Ethos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (108 ratings) — better | 4.2 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Humankind Charity | Bacpoint, Inc. |
Customer experience
DrinkCoach+
Ethos
In-app purchases
DrinkCoach+
No in-app purchases
Ethos
No in-app purchases
