Comparison

Sober vs Memorable Stories

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

Memorable Stories

This app guides you through conversations to capture your life's defining moments and memories. It transforms your spoken stories into a beautifully written narrative, with options to review, refine, and print your personal history.

Highlights
  • Guided conversational prompts
  • Spoken memory recording
  • Automated narrative writing
  • Manuscript review and editing
  • Photo integration
  • Hardcover book printing
  • Digital edition
Features
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Every life holds a story that deserves to be told beautifully. A life shaped by moments no one else has lived. Decisions that changed everything. Relationships that defined who you became. Memories carried quietly for decades, waiting for someone to ask the right question at the right time. Most people never tell their story. Not because it isn't worth telling. But because life is long and time is short, and no one has made it simple enough to actually begin. Memorable changes that. THE EXPERIENCE The Memorable app guides you through thoughtful, unhurried conversations designed to surface the memories, values, and defining moments of your life. Each session is shaped around carefully crafted questions that open doors without overwhelming. There is nothing to prepare, and no writing required. You simply speak. Memorable does the rest. Every order includes up to 20 hours of guided recording and up to 6 months to complete your story. Most people finish in around two months. There is no rush. The richer the conversations, the more vivid and lasting the life story that emerges. We encourage you to use every hour available. AS YOUR STORY TAKES SHAPE After each session, Memorable transforms your spoken memories into a beautifully written narrative. Not a transcript. Not a summary. A crafted, readable story that captures the meaning, texture, and voice of what you have lived. As your chapters build, you will see your story grow. Once your manuscript reaches 50 pages, your life story is ready to order if you wish to do so. But there is no reason to stop there. The more you share, the more complete and lasting the story becomes. MEMORABLE STUDIO When you are ready to bring your story to life in print, you will receive access to Memorable Studio. Here you can review and refine the manuscript, correct any names or dates, and select which photographs to include alongside each chapter. Choose your cover, enter your shipping address, and your book is on its way. YOUR STORY IN PRINT In about two weeks, your book arrives. A beautifully crafted hardcover, made to last across generations. Purchasing through the app includes one printed copy with free shipping. A digital edition is included with every order, for reading and sharing across distances. WHO MEMORABLE IS FOR For the daughter who does not want her father's stories to disappear before they are told. For the grandparent who wants to leave behind something that goes deeper than a few half-remembered anecdotes. For anyone who has always meant to write it all down, and knows the right help makes the difference between intention and something real. Memorable is for anyone who believes that no life is ordinary. Only lives not yet fully told. Your story deserves to last. Available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Screenshots

Sober4 screens
Memorable Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memorable Stories at none against Sober's 3. Memorable Stories also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sober's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Memorable Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memorable Stories 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, Memorable Stories every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sober versus Memorable Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberMemorable Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB53 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRed Penguin LLCMemorable Stories Inc.

Customer experience

Sober

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

Memorable Stories

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Memorable Stories

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
None

Memorable Stories

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sober free?
Sober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memorable Stories free?
Memorable Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sober or Memorable Stories?
Memorable Stories is rated higher. Sober averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Memorable Stories averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sober or Memorable Stories have ads?
Neither Sober nor Memorable Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sober or Memorable Stories?
Sober ships an update every 3 weeks, and Memorable Stories every 2 months. Most recently, Sober was updated on November 1, 2026 and Memorable Stories on October 28, 2026.

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