Sober vs SoberPal
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/
SoberPal
This app helps you quit drinking by tracking your intake and offering a custom plan. Raise a virtual pet bear whose happiness reflects your sobriety progress, turning recovery into a motivating game.
- Track drinks and consumption
- Visualize sobriety progress and streaks
- Create custom quit or moderation plans
- Set daily limits
- Raise and evolve a virtual pet bear
- Identify and beat drinking triggers
- Connect with friends for support
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Meet SoberPal, the companion app designed to help you quit drinking alcohol while raising a playful pet bear. Track every drink, cut back with a custom plan, and watch your bear grow stronger and happier as you stay sober. Features - Track Drinks: Log your intake with ease. - Visualize Progress: See your sober streaks and health improvements over time. - Detailed Analytics: View daily, weekly, and monthly sobriety status. - Custom Quit Plan: Tailor your reduction or "cold turkey" goals. - Daily Limits: Set boundaries to manage your consumption effectively. - Virtual Pet Companion: A loyal bear to support you through every craving. Why SoberPal? - Quit with Fun & Motivation: Your bear’s well-being depends on your progress. Stay within your limits to feed and evolve your furry friend. If you slip up, your bear gets sluggish or sad: turning recovery into a rewarding, real-time game. - Track Consumption & Savings: Log each drink or use the quick-log feature. Monitor your usage patterns and see exactly how much money. - Personal Quit Plan: Whether you want to quit entirely or just moderate your drinking, SoberPal adapts to your habits and guides you toward a healthier lifestyle at your own pace. - Recognize & Beat Triggers: Identify the patterns, places, or moods that lead to cravings with detailed insights to help you avoid high-risk moments. - Quit with Friends: Invite friends, share milestones, and cheer each other on—because staying sober is easier together. - Mindful & Stress-Free: No shame, no guilt. Your bear cheers you on with unique, non-repetitive comments, jokes, and words of encouragement. Take back control of your life—one drink, one day, one bear evolution at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Some features within the app require an additional subscription. When you purchase a subscription, please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sober at 7.9K against SoberPal's 23. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 SoberPal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sober against 4.8 for SoberPal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sober has 7.9K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, SoberPal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sober | SoberPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.9K ratings) | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Red Penguin LLC | MIU Digital Limited |
Customer experience
Sober
SoberPal
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
SoberPal
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
SoberPal
- SoberPal Pro$3.997 Days
- SoberPal Pro$4.991 Month
- SoberPal Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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- SoberPal Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Boost Pack$2.99
- Power Pack$4.99








