When you track more than one substance, first decide whether you need a record of use, time since quitting, or both. A separate counter for each habit answers a different question from a dated log with notes. We selected Remedy, I Am Sober, Sober Time, Quitzilla and Sunflower to illustrate those approaches.
Written by the team that makes Remedy. We checked official product descriptions and Remedy's current implementation. This is an editorial comparison, not a clinical study or an independent security audit. Our recommendations describe a match between features and recording needs; they do not rank treatment outcomes.
Compare the recording approach
| App | Officially described features | Useful question to test |
|---|---|---|
| Remedy | Use/no-use days, dosage levels, notes, calendar, Community | Can your notes preserve the context you need? |
| I Am Sober | Pledges, sobriety milestones, community | Does its daily commitment suit your goal? |
| Sober Time | Sobriety counters, goals, statistics, Talking Sober community | Are time and milestones your main record? |
| Quitzilla | Multiple habits, abstinence time, savings, rewards | Do separate habit counters cover your needs? |
| Sunflower | Visual quit progress, exercises, AI Sponsor, community | Do you want guided activities alongside a counter? |
Keep your daily record with Remedy
Record use, no-use days and journal context in one place.
Recording use and context
Remedy records use and confirmed no-use days across substances, with a calendar and journal context. Entries use dosage levels; you can put a measured amount or product details in a note. Those levels do not calculate a safe dose or replace a drink-unit calculator. Remedy also has Community. Local tracking and information you choose to post to Community have different sharing implications.
Choosing a counter or support tool
Try the same example day in each candidate. Check what happens when you log use after a period of abstinence and whether you can retain the earlier history. A missing detail in a product description does not prove the app lacks it. We have removed unsupported yes/no security ratings and unverified outcome comparisons.
For an alcohol-only goal, see our alcohol app comparison. For a closer look at daily commitments, see Remedy and I Am Sober.
Try the record you actually need
- Enter a use day and a no-use day, then correct a mistake.
- Check whether the fields preserve your substances, units and context.
- Review device storage, account sync, community visibility and deletion settings.
- Check current local subscription terms, export options and cancellation before paying.
A tracking app is not a diagnosis, treatment plan or emergency service. If you need help with withdrawal or other health concerns, ask a qualified health professional about appropriate care.
