Comparison

Sober vs Habit Break

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sober

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
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Sober is a powerful sobriety tracker designed to track sobriety days, build sober streaks, and break bad habits. Whether you're quitting alcohol or overcoming other addictions, Sober helps you stay consistent, motivated, and in control—one day at a time. Track your progress, build momentum with daily streaks, and visualize your journey with an intuitive sober counter and sobriety tracker built for real results. Developed with a Harvard-educated Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 32+ years of sobriety, Sober is built on proven techniques to help you stay accountable and achieve lasting change. Core Features: Sobriety Tracker – Track sobriety days and monitor your daily progress Sober Counter – Count your sober days and build powerful streaks Sober Streaks – Stay consistent and motivated with daily streak tracking Sobriety Calculator – See how much time and money you’ve saved Motivational Messages – Daily reminders to keep you focused Relapse Support Tools – Manage urges and avoid setbacks Anonymous Community – Share experiences and stay accountable Progress Insights – Reflect on milestones and personal growth Built for Real Change Sober is more than just a sobriety tracker—it’s a complete system designed to help you: Break bad habits Stay consistent with your goals Build long-term streaks Stay motivated every day Take control of your life Benefits of Staying Sober: Better sleep and increased energy Improved focus and mental clarity Stronger relationships Increased confidence and self-control Better physical and emotional health Whether you're starting fresh or continuing your journey, Sober gives you the tools to stay on track, build streaks, and become the best version of yourself. Start today and take control of your sobriety—one day at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Habit Break

This app helps you break free from unwanted habits like smoking or vaping. It offers personalized plans, progress tracking, and motivational insights to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle. You can also track progress with friends for mutual encouragement.

Highlights
  • Effortless habit tracking
  • Personalized quit journey
  • Comprehensive analytics
  • Smart daily limits
  • Home Screen widget
  • Motivational insights
  • Track with friends
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Determined to stop vaping, quit smoking, end drinking, or break free from that stubborn habit you can't shake? Habit Break transforms your smartphone into a powerful ally on your journey to a healthier life. With freedom at your fingertips, Habit Break makes change not just possible, but effortless. Why Habit Break? • Effortless Tracking: Log habits with a single tap • Personalized Quit Journey: Tailored plans that evolve with you • Comprehensive Analytics: Visualize your progress in real-time • Smart Daily Limits: Gradually reduce habit frequency • Game-Changing Widget: Track and log progress right from your Home Screen • Motivational Insights: Daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports • Flexible Goal Setting: You set the pace - fast or gradual, it's your call • Track with Friends: Join forces with friends for mutual support and motivation Your Path to Freedom Habit Break isn't just an app – it's your personal quit coach. Our intuitive interface makes tracking your habits as easy as a single tap. Watch your progress unfold through stunning visual analytics, keeping you motivated every step of the way. Personalized for Your Success No two journeys are alike. That's why our smart algorithm crafts a quit plan tailored just for you. As you progress, your plan adapts, ensuring you're always on the optimal path to success. Revolutionary Always-On Support Our game-changing widget transforms your device into a 24/7 accountability partner. Log your progress instantly from your Home or Lock Screen – because every moment counts in your journey to freedom. Empowering Insights Dive deep into your habits with daily, weekly, and monthly insights. Understand your patterns, celebrate your victories, and identify areas for improvement. With Habit Break, knowledge truly is power. Your Journey, Your Goals Whether you're aiming to cut back or quit entirely, Habit Break adapts to your needs. Set personalized goals and watch as the app guides you towards achieving them, one day at a time. Track with Friends Start your quit journey together! Invite friends to join you, share daily progress, and motivate each other. Use friendly competition to boost your determination and celebrate victories together. With Habit Break's social features, you're never alone in your journey to a healthier life. Don't let stubborn habits control your life any longer. Download Habit Break now and take the first step towards the healthier, happier you that's waiting to break free. To unlock the full potential of your journey to a healthier lifestyle, a Habit Break Pro subscription is required to use the app. Habit Break Pro unlocks all features, empowering you with advanced analytics, a personalized quit journey, and unlimited progress tracking to accelerate your path to a healthier, habit-free life. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: www.habitbreakapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: www.habitbreakapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Sober4 screens
Habit Break4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sober at free with in-app purchases against Habit Break's subscription. Sober also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 3) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). Habit Break's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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. Sober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Habit Break sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Habit Break holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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 complicate that: 68% of Sober's written reviews are positive against 50% of Habit Break's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, Habit Break every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sober versus Habit Break: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberHabit Break
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRed Penguin LLCWith Bytes

Customer experience

Sober

All ratings7,859 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.0%

Habit Break

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Sober

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Habit Break

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sober

Subscriptions3
  • Sober Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Sober Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
9 purchases

Habit Break

Subscriptions9
  • Habit Break Pro$4.997 Days
  • Habit Break Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Habit Break Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Habit Break Pro$9.997 Days
  • Habit Break Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited$44.991 Year
  • Habit Break Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Sober free?
Sober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit Break free?
Habit Break is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sober or Habit Break?
Habit Break is rated higher. Sober averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Habit Break averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Sober or Habit Break have ads?
Neither Sober nor Habit Break shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sober or Habit Break?
Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, and Habit Break every 3 days. Most recently, Sober was updated on October 29, 2026 and Habit Break on October 24, 2026.

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