For alcohol tracking, first decide whether you need a drink log, a sober-day record, or a guided program. DrinkControl and Less focus on alcohol logging. Reframe and Sunnyside add structured support. Remedy records alcohol alongside other substances, while I Am Sober emphasizes sobriety milestones.
Written by the team that develops Remedy. We checked official product descriptions; we did not conduct a clinical trial or independent security audit. “Best for” describes our selection criteria, not a measured health outcome. Check your local store for current offers and availability.
Selection criteria
We checked official descriptions for alcohol scope, the type of entry you can make, and available support. We did not rank apps by unverified success rates, star ratings, or a price that may vary by country. Test serving-size entry, corrections, and record export before choosing a long-term tool.
| App | Logging or support focus | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Remedy | Use and no-use days, journal context | Alcohol plus other substances |
| DrinkControl | Drink history, units, spending, charts | Alcohol quantities and estimates |
| Less | Drink logging and drink-free days | A focused alcohol log |
| Reframe | Education, activities, tools, community | A guided alcohol program |
| Sunnyside | Planning, coaching, community | Support services and a separate medical option |
| I Am Sober | Pledges, sobriety milestones, community | Abstinence-focused recording |
Keep your daily record with Remedy
Log use or no-use days and add journal context.
DrinkControl and Less: focused alcohol logs
DrinkControl’s iPhone listing describes conversion to alcohol units, calendar history, spending and calorie estimates, charts, Apple Health integration, and premium CSV exports. Check which definition of a unit and which serving sizes it uses.
Less’s iPhone listing describes tracking alcohol intake and drink-free days. A focused log may be enough if your main question is how often you drink. Check current maintenance and device compatibility in the store.
Reframe and Sunnyside: guided support
Reframe describes an alcohol-focused program with educational material, daily activities, tools, and community. Sunnyside describes planning and coaching alongside its app; Sunnyside Med is a separate medical service. Check plan details and medical eligibility directly. A coaching feature is not a guarantee of treatment suitability.
Remedy and I Am Sober: different daily records
Remedy is useful when you want journal context and records spanning more than alcohol. It also includes Community in its current release. I Am Sober emphasizes pledges, milestones, and peer support. Decide whether you want a use log, a sobriety clock, or both.
Continue with the broader substance tracking comparison or Remedy versus Reframe.
Before changing your drinking
Recording a drink does not make it safe, and an app’s estimates cannot assess withdrawal risk. NIAAA warns that suddenly stopping after prolonged heavy drinking can cause potentially life-threatening withdrawal. Seek medical advice about stopping if this may apply to you. For an emergency in the United States, call 911; elsewhere use your local emergency number.
A simple trial checklist
- Enter a typical drink and check serving size and alcohol strength.
- Record a drink-free day and correct a mistaken entry.
- Review what information is shared, synced, or kept on your device.
- Check the full recurring cost and whether exports require payment.
- Choose support separately if a tracker does not meet that need.
