7 Best Free Sobriety Apps in 2026

There are a lot of sobriety apps out there now. Most of them count your days, show you a number, and then try to sell you a subscription. Some are genuinely good. Some are basically a timer with a paywall.

I spent time with all of these and tried to be honest about what each one does well and where it falls short. Yes, SoberStack is on this list (we built it, so obviously we think it's good). But every app here has real strengths, and the best one for you depends on what you actually need.

What I looked for

Three things mattered most: how much is actually free (not "free with everything locked behind premium"), whether the app does something beyond counting days, and whether it respects your privacy. Sobriety is personal. You shouldn't need to create an account or share data to track it.

1. SoberStack

iOS · Completely free · No account required

Full disclosure: we built this. But the reason we built it is that nothing else did what we wanted. Most sobriety apps reset your counter to zero after a slip. SoberStack keeps your full streak history, so 47 days of effort doesn't vanish because of one bad night. Your streaks stack up over time, and you can see the real picture of your progress instead of just the distance since your last fall.

Beyond the counter, there's an urge journal that walks you through cravings in the moment. It shows your personal reasons for staying sober, lets you rate the intensity, log the trigger, and pick a coping activity. The whole flow takes under a minute, and everything gets saved so you can spot patterns later.

It also tracks money saved and has a contribution graph (like the green squares on GitHub) that shows your sober days at a glance.

What's free

Everything. There's no premium tier, no subscriptions, no locked features. The whole app is free.

Best for

People who want a private, no-signup tracker that doesn't punish slips. Especially useful if you've been frustrated by the "back to Day 0" approach.

Honest downsides

iOS only right now. No community features or social element. If you want to connect with other people in recovery through the app, this isn't the one for that.

2. I Am Sober

iOS & Android · Free with optional premium ($5/month)

I Am Sober is probably the most well-known sobriety app, and for good reason. It's been around for years and has a polished, straightforward design. The core feature is a daily pledge system: each morning, you commit to staying sober for that day. Each night, you check in and reflect on how it went.

There's a community section where you can share milestones and connect with others going through similar things. It also tracks money and time saved, and sends motivational notifications throughout the day.

What's free

The day counter, daily pledges, basic milestone tracking, and community access. Premium unlocks advanced stats, custom milestones, and removes ads.

Best for

People who find daily rituals motivating and want a community of others in recovery. The pledge system gives the day a sense of structure.

Honest downsides

The free tier has ads, and some of the more useful features (like detailed analytics) are behind the paywall. The counter resets to zero on a slip, which can be demoralizing. Requires an account.

3. Sober Time

iOS & Android · Free with optional premium ($4/month)

Sober Time focuses on two things: a clean sobriety counter and health milestones. As your sober days increase, the app shows you health improvements based on real medical data. After 48 hours your blood sugar normalizes, after two weeks your circulation improves, that sort of thing. It's a nice way to feel like something physical is changing even in the early days.

The interface is minimal and calm, which matters when you're opening an app during a rough moment. There's a daily journal and a community section as well.

What's free

The counter, health milestones, basic journal, and community. Premium adds widget support, themes, and additional milestone details.

Best for

People motivated by seeing the health benefits of sobriety. If "your lungs are X% better" keeps you going, this is a solid pick.

Honest downsides

Like most apps, the counter resets on a slip. The health milestones are useful early on but become less relevant after a few months. Some users report the community section being quieter than I Am Sober's.

4. Nomo

iOS & Android · Free with optional premium ($3/month)

Nomo stands out for one key feature: multiple clocks. You can track several habits at once, each with its own timer. If you're quitting drinking and also trying to cut back on smoking, you don't need two apps. It also has an accountability partner system where you can share clocks with a friend or sponsor who gets notified of your progress.

The app tracks money saved per habit and includes a chip system modeled after AA sobriety chips for milestone rewards.

What's free

Multiple clocks, the chip system, basic sharing, and money tracking. Premium unlocks unlimited accountability partners, custom chip amounts, and additional sharing features.

Best for

People tracking multiple habits at once, and anyone who benefits from accountability. If having a sponsor or friend who can see your progress keeps you honest, Nomo does that well.

Honest downsides

The interface feels a bit dated compared to newer apps. The accountability features require both people to install the app. The free tier limits the number of accountability partners you can add.

5. EasyQuit

Android (primarily) · Free

EasyQuit is built specifically for quitting smoking, and it does that one thing really well. The health timeline is detailed and specific to what happens when you stop smoking: after 20 minutes your heart rate drops, after 72 hours your bronchial tubes relax, after a year your heart disease risk halves. There's also a "slow quit" mode that helps you gradually reduce the number of cigarettes per day instead of going cold turkey.

It tracks money saved, cigarettes not smoked, and time added to your life based on actuarial data.

What's free

Pretty much everything. The core app is free with ads. There's an optional one-time purchase to remove them.

Best for

People quitting smoking specifically. If that's you, this is probably the most tailored tool available. The slow quit mode is great if cold turkey hasn't worked.

Honest downsides

Only useful for smoking. The design is functional but not modern. Primarily Android, with limited iOS availability. Has ads on the free version.

6. Grithero

iOS & Android · Free

Grithero takes a different approach by gamifying sobriety. You earn points for sober days, unlock achievements, and level up over time. There's a character system where your hero grows stronger as your streak continues. It sounds a bit gimmicky, but the psychology is sound. Variable rewards and progression systems are genuinely motivating for some people, and if it keeps you engaged with your recovery, it works.

There's also a journal feature and daily motivational quotes.

What's free

The core tracking, gamification features, and journal are all free.

Best for

People who respond well to game-like motivation. If you like leveling up, earning rewards, and having a visual sense of progression, Grithero scratches that itch in a way other sobriety apps don't.

Honest downsides

The gamification can feel trivializing if that's not your style. Some people don't want cartoon characters in their recovery app, and that's fair. The underlying tracking features are basic compared to dedicated sobriety apps.

7. Loop Habit Tracker

Android · Free & open source

Loop isn't a sobriety app. It's a general-purpose habit tracker, and it's one of the best ones available. It's completely free, open source, has no ads, no accounts, and no tracking. You create a habit ("Stay sober"), check it off each day, and Loop gives you detailed charts and statistics about your consistency over time.

The stats are surprisingly deep: streak history, frequency graphs, calendar views, and scoring that factors in how consistently you've been checking in. If you like data and want something no-frills, Loop delivers.

What's free

Everything. It's open source with no monetization at all.

Best for

People who prefer a minimal, data-driven approach and are on Android. Also great if you want to track sobriety alongside other habits (exercise, meditation, sleep) in one place.

Honest downsides

Not designed for sobriety, so there are no recovery-specific features like urge tracking, health milestones, or coping tools. Android only. Requires manual daily check-in, which is easy to forget.

So which one should you use?

It depends on what you need most. Here's the short version:

• Want full history and no paywall? SoberStack. Your streaks stack up, urges get tracked, and it's completely free.
• Want community and daily pledges? I Am Sober. The biggest user base and a solid daily ritual.
• Motivated by health improvements? Sober Time. Watching your body heal is powerful.
• Tracking multiple habits with a buddy? Nomo. Multiple clocks plus accountability partners.
• Quitting smoking specifically? EasyQuit. Purpose-built and thorough.
• Like gamification? Grithero. Level up your sobriety.
• Want open source and data? Loop Habit Tracker. No frills, great stats.

The best app is the one you'll actually open when things get hard. Try a couple, see what sticks. The important part is that you're looking for tools in the first place. That already says something about where you're headed.