Sober vs Impul
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sobriety day tracking
- Sober streak building
- Habit breaking tools
- Money and time saved calculator
- Motivational messages
- Relapse support
- Anonymous community support
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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/
Impul
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Break free from addiction - one impulse at a time. Impul is the only app on the App Store that combines science-based methods, behavioural tools, and mindfulness practices to help you regain control over your impulses and build lasting freedom from any form of addiction. Whether you're struggling with porn, smoking, alcohol, gambling, sex, vaping, caffeine, nicotine, or other compulsive behaviours, Impul gives you the structure, support, and tools you need to win - without judgment, shame, or fluff. Why Impul? Most addiction apps focus only on tracking your progress. Impul goes deeper by addressing the core of impulse control - the moment you feel the urge. Our approach is built on proven psychological techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, habit reprogramming, and neuroplasticity, blended with real-world tools designed for everyday use. What’s inside Impul? Real-Time Impulse Control Tools: When urges hit, Impul hits back - with interactive tools like guided breathing, grounding exercises, and mini-games that redirect your brain and reset your nervous system. Guided Breathing & Meditation: Science-backed breathwork and meditation sessions designed specifically for addictive triggers - calm your body, regain focus, and stay in control. Daily Affirmations & Reminders: Start your day with motivational, psychology-driven affirmations that rewire your self-belief and help reshape your identity. Streak Counter & Motivation Tracker: Celebrate every moment of progress with customisable streaks, milestones, and motivational check-ins to stay accountable and encouraged. Journaling & Reflection: Document your journey through impulse-specific journaling prompts that help you track patterns, understand triggers, and build deeper self-awareness. Toolkit: Facing a powerful urge? Tap into Impul’s toolkit like a SOS button to launch a rapid-response plan with audio guidance, exercises, and motivational content curated to pull you out of the moment. Gamified Recovery Tools: Turn recovery into a challenge you can win. Our gamification system transforms the difficult journey into a rewarding, empowering process. The Science Behind Impul: Impul is built with guidance from psychologists, addiction experts, and behavioural scientists. Every tool and technique is based on real science - not gimmicks - including dopamine regulation techniques, breath work for nervous system reset, mindfulness to increase delay of gratification, CBT-style journaling for trigger tracking, gamification for habit reinforcement, and neuroplasticity-based repetition methods. One App. Any Addiction: Unlike other apps that focus on just one addiction, Impul was designed to be universal. Our tools are flexible and customisable for porn and sexual compulsions, alcohol and drug dependency, smoking and vaping, gambling and spending urges, caffeine and nicotine cravings, and more. If it’s an impulse you want to control, Impul is the companion you need. Designed for Progress: No more willpower battles in the dark. With Impul, you’ll understand your brain’s patterns, build daily rituals that support long-term change, get stronger at saying “no” in the moment, rewire your reward system for good, and track your progress to see how far you’ve come. 100% Private & Secure: Your journey is personal. Impul is completely private (Unless you want to track along with your friends and join a leaderboard) - no tracking and no judgment. Start Changing Today: Impul isn’t just an app. It’s a toolkit for freedom, a guide for growth, and a safe place to win your battles - one moment, one choice, one impulse at a time. Ready to take control of your impulses - and your life? Download Impul today and start your journey to freedom. Disclaimer: Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this application for medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Impul at every 10 days against Sober's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Sober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Impul sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, Impul every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sober | Impul |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Red Penguin LLC | Anthony Cappellucci |
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
Impul
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sober
- Sober Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Sober Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
Impul
- Impul Pro$2.991 Month
- Impul Pro$12.991 Year









