Best Substance Use Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remedy - Substance Use TrackerRemedy - Substance Use TrackerFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
2Pelago HealthPelago HealthFree4.5★ (5.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3NewForm: Recovery & WellbeingNewForm: Recovery & WellbeingFree4.9★ (11K)NoNoSep 2026
4Drinker's Helper - Drink LessDrinker's Helper - Drink LessFree4.6★ (7.8K)NoYesSep 2026
5Abstify - Manage Substance UseAbstify - Manage Substance UseFree—NoNoJun 2026
6Connections: Recovery SupportConnections: Recovery SupportFree4.8★ (525)NoNoSep 2026
7Drugs and alcohol: a GuideDrugs and alcohol: a GuideFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Cracks in the IceCracks in the IceFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Substance Use

Pelago Health#2

Pelago Health by Digital Therapeutics Ltd

Substance use support
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for quitting smoking
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging
  • 💡 Cognitive behavioral therapy approach
  • 🙌 Effective in helping users quit
  • 💰 Cost-effective compared to smoking

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🌐 Only available in English
  • 🤔 Unclear free trial and subscription details
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
  • 🤯 Frustrating login and registration process
NewForm: Recovery & Wellbeing#3

NewForm: Recovery & Wellbeing by Phoenix Multisport, Inc.

Sober Events, Formerly Phoenix
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
  • 🌟 Positive experience

Room to Improve

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

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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 September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 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 Pelago Health.
Remedy - Substance Use Tracker has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ substance use apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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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