Best Substance Use Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ substance use apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Substance Use Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remedy - Substance Use TrackerRemedy - Substance Use TrackerFree3.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
2Drinker's Helper - Drink LessDrinker's Helper - Drink LessFree4.6★ (7.8K)NoYesAug 2026
3NewForm: Recovery & WellbeingNewForm: Recovery & WellbeingFree4.9★ (11K)NoNoAug 2026
4Abstify - Manage Substance UseAbstify - Manage Substance UseFreeNoNoJun 2026
5Connections: Recovery SupportConnections: Recovery SupportFree4.8★ (501)NoNoAug 2026
6PsychonautWiki JournalPsychonautWiki JournalFree4.1★ (162)NoYesAug 2026
7Pelago HealthPelago HealthFree4.5★ (5.2K)NoYesAug 2026
8Pure RushPure RushFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Substance Use

Remedy - Substance Use Tracker#1

Remedy - Substance Use Tracker by PATRYK SZYMON DOMASIK

Track usage, find balance
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you monitor and understand your substance intake patterns. It offers detailed logging, visual aids like a calendar and timeline, and customizable features to support your journey towards better health and well-being. Your data is kept private and secure on your device.

Drinker's Helper - Drink Less#2

Drinker's Helper - Drink Less by Drinker’s Helper, LLC

Cut back or quit drinking
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😐(7.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers personalized support for individuals looking to reduce their alcohol consumption or quit drinking entirely. It provides tools like an alcohol tracker, a sobriety counter, motivational exercises, and an anonymous support group to help users achieve their goals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful app for quitting/reducing drinking
  • 🤝 Supportive online community
  • 📚 Informative content and lessons
  • 🎯 Effective goal-tracking and accountability

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Tracking issues and glitches
  • 🤖 Lack of human interaction/moderation
NewForm: Recovery & Wellbeing#3

NewForm: Recovery & Wellbeing by Phoenix Multisport, Inc.

Formerly The Phoenix App
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9😊(11K ratings)
Free
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This app offers a free platform for individuals in recovery to build a connected and joyful sober life. It connects users to a wide range of free sober experiences, including in-person and virtual support groups, workshops, and events, all powered by trusted recovery organizations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful community
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Great idea for sober community
  • 🙏 Grateful for the resource

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Technical issues (freezing, crashes)
  • 🚫 Tobacco not allowed

More Substance Use apps to explore

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Abstify - Manage Substance Use
Abstify - Manage Substance Use
Abstify - Manage Substance Use
Overcome Substance Addiction
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
5
Connections: Recovery Support
Connections: Recovery Support
Connections: Recovery Support
Recovery Support App
Free

This app provides confidential, 24/7 recovery support to help users achieve their treatment and life goals. It offers peer-moderated forums, virtual meetings, and resources for developing coping skills. Access is granted through a provider, health plan, or health agency.

Peer-moderated discussion forumsVirtual support meetingsCoping skills resources
💪 Health & Fitness
(501)
free
6
PsychonautWiki Journal
PsychonautWiki Journal
PsychonautWiki Journal
Substance Journaling
Free

This application allows users to meticulously record their substance usage. It provides valuable insights into consumption patterns, helping users understand their habits. All recorded data remains securely on the user's device.

Track substance useAnalyze consumption patternsOn-device data storage
💪 Health & Fitness
(162)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pelago Health
Pelago Health
Pelago Health
Substance use support
Free

This app offers virtual support for individuals seeking to change their relationship with alcohol, tobacco, or opioids. It provides personalized care plans, 1:1 appointments with professionals, and access to resources like CBT to help users achieve their substance use goals.

Virtual 1:1 appointments with coaches, counselors, physiciansPersonalized care plansGoal setting and progress monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Pure Rush
Pure Rush
Pure Rush
by Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use
Free

Navigate through various Australian landscapes, avoiding illegal drugs and their effects to reach a music festival. This interactive game provides evidence-based information on the harms of drug use, making it a useful tool for health education.

Interactive drug educationClassic side-scrolling runner gameplayEvidence-based harm information
📚 Education
(1)
free
9
Drugs and alcohol: a Guide
Drugs and alcohol: a Guide
Drugs and alcohol: a Guide
by Learning Pool Ltd
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Cracks in the Ice
Cracks in the Ice
Cracks in the Ice
Trusted & evidence-based
Free

This app provides trusted, evidence-based information about crystal methamphetamine (ice) for the Australian community. It covers facts, effects, and safety resources, with targeted sections for families, friends, and professionals.

Trusted, evidence-based informationSearchable contentLatest information notifications
📚 Education
(2)
free
11
PAL Group
PAL Group
PAL Group
by Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
12
Orlyn: Quit Drinking
Orlyn: Quit Drinking
Orlyn: Quit Drinking
Sober Day Counter & Cravings
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
NAADAC 2023 Annual Conference
NAADAC 2023 Annual Conference
NAADAC 2023 Annual Conference
by Naadac - The Association For Addiction Professionals
Free
💼 Business
(0)
14
Quit Cocaine - Still
Quit Cocaine - Still
Quit Cocaine - Still
Quit Cocaine. Track Recovery.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Aspire Counseling Service
Aspire Counseling Service
Aspire Counseling Service
by Aspire Counseling Services LLC
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Neurofinity
Neurofinity
Neurofinity
Telehealth
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
17
RecoverWE
RecoverWE
RecoverWE
by Prevention Resource Inc
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
NAADAC 2024 Annual Conference
NAADAC 2024 Annual Conference
NAADAC 2024 Annual Conference
by Naadac - The Association For Addiction Professionals
Free
💼 Business
(0)
19
Alcohol Use & Misuse
Alcohol Use & Misuse
Alcohol Use & Misuse
by The Medical University of South Carolina
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
20
FELLOWS: Recovery Companion
FELLOWS: Recovery Companion
FELLOWS: Recovery Companion
AA & NA Meetings + Step Work
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Substance Use

What are the best substance use apps for iPhone?
Remedy - Substance Use Tracker tops our substance use apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top substance use apps we rank are free to download, including Remedy - Substance Use Tracker and Drinker's Helper - Drink Less.
Remedy - Substance Use Tracker has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ substance use apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Remedy is a health and fitness app designed to help users track and understand their substance intake patterns. It provides tools for logging usage, visualizing trends, and supporting personal recovery journeys.
Remedy allows for detailed logging of substance intake, including quantities, frequencies, triggers, and emotional states. This data can be viewed on a visual calendar and an interactive progress timeline.

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