Remedy and Sunnyside are aimed at different kinds of support. Remedy is a self-tracking app for alcohol and other substances. Sunnyside combines an alcohol-focused behavior-change app with human coaching, analytics, and a separate telehealth service called Sunnyside Med.
These are not equivalent services
Sunnyside Med involves licensed providers and prescription eligibility. Remedy is not medical care, does not prescribe medication, and is not an emergency or withdrawal service.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Remedy | Sunnyside |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Private tracking across custom substances | Drink less or quit alcohol |
| Logging | Quantity, frequency, mood, cravings, triggers, notes | Alcohol tracking, goals, and progress analytics |
| Human coaching | No built-in coaching | Human coaching is a core part of the platform |
| Medical service | None | Sunnyside Med may connect eligible users with licensed providers |
| Other substances | Custom substance tracking | Alcohol-focused |
| Pricing | Free download; verify current in-app offers | Paid app/service plans; verify current offer and eligibility |
Choose Remedy for self-directed pattern tracking
Remedy is useful when you want a fuller record of what happened around use. You can track amount, frequency, mood, cravings, triggers, tags, and notes, then review patterns in a calendar and progress views. It supports people who are sober-curious, cutting back, monitoring cannabis or nicotine, or preparing for a conversation with a clinician.
Its official product materials describe encrypted local storage, optional cloud sync, custom substances, and app-lock options. Store privacy labels and app behavior should be checked directly because disclosures can change.
Choose Sunnyside for coaching-led alcohol change
Sunnyside’s current official site emphasizes psychology-based behavior change, human coaching, analytics, and options to drink less or quit. Its separate Sunnyside Med service describes telehealth access to licensed providers who may prescribe naltrexone when appropriate. That makes Sunnyside more suitable for someone actively seeking guided alcohol reduction and willing to use a paid service.
Medication decisions require a qualified clinician. Sunnyside’s own site says its medical service is not a substitute for emergency services or inpatient treatment.
Bottom line
- Choose Remedy when privacy, flexible goals, detailed context, and multiple substances matter most.
- Choose Sunnyside when human coaching and an alcohol-focused program are worth the cost.
- Use professional care when you have severe withdrawal symptoms, medical risks, or need medication advice.
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