Comparison

Sober vs Den Barbers

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

Den Barbers

Features
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Welcome to the official Den Barber app, making it easier than ever to book and manage your appointments. Designed to give clients a simple, convenient way to access Den Barber from their phone, the app puts everything you need in one place. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Browse available appointments and choose a date and time that works for you. No phone calls, no back and forth messages, just straightforward booking from your device. MANAGE YOUR BOOKINGS Keep track of your upcoming appointments and manage your bookings directly through the app. YOUR DEN BARBER ACCOUNT Create your personal account to keep your details and appointment information together, making future bookings quicker and easier. STAY UP TO DATE Access the latest information from Den Barber and keep everything relating to your appointments conveniently in one place. BUILT FOR CONVENIENCE The Den Barber app has been designed to make booking your next visit as simple as possible, whether you're at home, at work or on the move. Download the official Den Barber app today and make your next appointment in just a few taps.

Screenshots

Sober4 screens
Den Barbers3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Den Barbers at none against Sober's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Den Barbers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sober versus Den Barbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoberDen Barbers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB188 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRed Penguin LLCBrett Sterling

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

Den Barbers

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

Den Barbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sober free?
Sober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Den Barbers free?
Den Barbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sober or Den Barbers have ads?
Neither Sober nor Den Barbers shows ads.

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