The Craving Experiment App by Addiction Education Society, Inc.
The science behind cravings



250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The Craving Experiment App is the household name in the craving experiment app, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 2 | $4.99 | — | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | — | No | Yes | Jun 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 5.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 4.9★ (19) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |



















This app helps you understand and manage your cravings by tracking urges, identifying patterns, and offering personalized AI coaching. It provides mindfulness exercises and strategies to delay gratification, empowering you to make healthier choices and build better habits.




This app helps women quit sugar and manage cravings with a sassy virtual coach. It offers visual progress tracking, panic mode for intense cravings, and tools like a barcode scanner for healthy shopping. Achieve your glow-up by breaking free from sugar.




This app offers evidence-based psychological tools to help individuals manage food cravings. It's designed for those tapering off weight loss medications, bariatric patients, or anyone seeking to re-wire their brain's response to food.


This app offers a private, judgment-free space to track sobriety progress, build consistency, and connect with a chosen support network. It facilitates daily check-ins, milestone celebrations, and provides sobriety alerts during challenging times. The platform is designed to complement peer-led recovery programs.


Explore your relationship with alcohol without judgment. This community offers a supportive environment to reduce drinking, moderate, or stop entirely, focusing on personal empowerment and self-compassion. Access a 30-day challenge, extensive Q&A videos, and live events.






This app offers science-backed techniques, meditations, and journaling to help users break bad habits and build resilience. It provides a supportive space for behavioral change, focusing on goals like reducing screen time, quitting smoking, or managing addiction.


This app helps you track sobriety by growing a virtual garden. Each day you check in, your plant grows, symbolizing your progress. It offers tools for cravings and private journaling, with optional premium features for deeper insights.








This program offers a clinically proven approach to help users quit smoking, vaping, or tobacco. It utilizes guided video lessons, mindfulness, and chat coaching to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The app provides tools and support to break nicotine addiction and improve overall health.

