# DrinkCoach+ vs Consume

The clearest difference is rating: Consume at 5.0 against DrinkCoach+'s 4.4. DrinkCoach+'s advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Consume holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrinkCoach+ has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrinkCoach+ | Consume |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcoach-plus/id849022698/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consume-alcohol-tracker/id1633718776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Humankind Charity](https://appshunter.io/developer/593069347) | [Alexander Watts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633718778) |

## What reviewers say

### DrinkCoach+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinkcoach-plus/id849022698)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📊 Visual representation of drinking habits
- 💡 Helpful for reducing alcohol intake
- 📈 Tracks alcohol-free days effectively
- ✅ Good for monitoring consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate unit calculation
- 🐛 Buggy with time zone changes
- 🐛 Reports/exports not working correctly
- 🐛 App sometimes deletes data
- 🐛 Slow to load certain screens

**Reported bugs**

- App sometimes deletes days when changing time zones
- Bug where it doesn’t give the correct average units over 30 days
- Screen with days to enter units is slow to come up
- Report doesn’t work, sends image instead of PDF
- If you fall off the wagon and fail to enter drinks, the app assumes a drink-free day

**Requested features**

- Export raw data to .csv or .xlsx
- Darker shade of red for high consumption
- Adjustable shot/standard drink sizes for different regions
- Personalized color coding
- Chart form for summary stats over time


### Consume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consume-alcohol-tracker/id1633718776)

Monitor your alcohol consumption, including drinks, calories, and expenses. Make informed choices to foster a healthier relationship with alcohol.

**Highlights:** Track drinks consumed, Monitor calorie intake, Log alcohol spending, Metric-based decision making, Improve relationship with alcohol

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrinkCoach+ free?

DrinkCoach+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Consume free?

Consume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrinkCoach+ or Consume?

Consume is rated higher. DrinkCoach+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Consume averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DrinkCoach+ or Consume have ads?

Neither DrinkCoach+ nor Consume shows ads.

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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.*