# Sober vs i

The clearest difference is rating: Sober at 4.8 against i's 3.7. Sober also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 3). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sober holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober has 7.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sober | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-sobriety-tracker/id863872931/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-sober/id1447339897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Penguin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791556917) | [SENTECH KOREA CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446527193) |

## What reviewers say

### Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-sobriety-tracker/id863872931)

This app helps users track sobriety days, build streaks, and break bad habits. It offers tools for motivation, relapse support, and community connection to aid in achieving lasting change and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Sobriety day tracking, Sober streak building, Habit breaking tools, Money and time saved calculator, Motivational messages, Relapse support, Anonymous community support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sober Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Sober Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for recovery
- 💡 Motivational messages
- 🙌 Supportive community
- 💰 Tracks sobriety and savings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited search/filter options
- 💻 Compatibility issues with updates
- 🙏 Too much focus on religion/AA

**Reported bugs**

- Sobriety date reset after updates
- Blank screens and loading issues
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable sobriety tracking
- More diverse recovery resources
- Improved meeting/event finder
- Better data export/backup options


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-sober/id1447339897)

This app connects to a Bluetooth breathalyzer to manage and share test results. It features a self-diagnosis system for sensor quality checks and allows users to verify tests with a photo. Results can be shared via SMS, SNS, and email.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity with breathalyzer, Data management and sharing, Self Diagnosis System (SDS) for sensor quality, Camera mode for test verification, Share results via SMS, SNS, and email, Location information sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sober free?

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

### Is i free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sober or i?

Sober is rated higher. Sober averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while i averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sober or i have ads?

Neither Sober nor i shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sober or i?

Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, and i every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sober was updated on October 22, 2026 and i on October 21, 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.*