I Am Sober app reviews: what 500 recent reviewers say
I Am Sober has one of the highest ratings among sobriety apps. Here is the star count for its recent reviews, what people like, and what the low ratings say.
I Am Sober is rated 4.9 from about 189,000 ratings on the US App Store [1]. Among its 500 most recent written reviews, dated 21 January to 20 October 2026, 74% are 5 stars and 11% are 1 or 2 stars. The praise is for the day counter, the daily pledge and the community. The low ratings are mostly about a paywall or subscription, a redesign, and community moderation. These are reviewers’ own accounts and we could not verify them.
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The star split of the 500 most recent reviews
| Stars | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 369 | 74% |
| 4 stars | 40 | 8% |
| 3 stars | 35 | 7% |
| 2 stars | 14 | 3% |
| 1 star | 42 | 8% |
That is a much happier picture than most apps in this space, and it matches the 4.9 overall rating [1]. The low-rated reviews are few, which makes their themes easier to read.
What the 4 and 5 star reviews praise
Of the 409 reviews with 4 or 5 stars, 127 mention the counter, tracking or counting days, 69 mention the daily pledge, reminders or motivation, 61 mention the community, support or other people, and 37 mention that it is free [1]. The listing says the app is free, with Sober Plus from $9.99 a month [2].
In short, reviewers like it as a simple count plus a daily check-in, with other people around them. That is close to what a day counter promises, which may be why the ratings are high.
What the 1 and 2 star reviews complain about
| Theme | Low-rated reviews that mention it |
|---|---|
| Subscription, paywall, price or premium | 32 of 56 |
| Lost data, reset dates, restoring purchases or login | 14 of 56 |
| Community posting limits, bans or moderation | 13 of 56 |
| A recent update, redesign or changed layout | 8 of 56 |
The common thread is that the free version feels limited to some people. One reviewer says they would not recommend it while it requires payment for something this simple, and another says posting in the community is restricted without an upgrade. Several describe a changed layout after an update, and a handful say a start date reset or a purchase would not restore after reinstalling [1]. A day count you cannot restore is a serious problem for a sobriety app, so keep a note of your start date somewhere else.
- Write your start date down outside the app, so a reset costs you nothing.
- Check what the free version includes before you rely on a feature such as posting or syncing.
- Cancel in your store account if you try Sober Plus and decide against it. Apple explains how [3].
Who I Am Sober fits, and who should look elsewhere
- It fits if you want a day counter plus a daily pledge and a community, and are happy to keep an account.
- Look elsewhere if you want everything free with no account, or you dislike apps that change layout. Several free trackers count days without a subscription.
- See a doctor first if you drink heavily or every day. Stopping suddenly can be dangerous, and no app is treatment.
For options that are not I Am Sober, see I Am Sober alternatives, Sober Girl versus I Am Sober and free sobriety tracker apps. To see your own count without an app, use the sobriety calculator.
Is Sober Girl right for you?
- use an iPhone or an Android phone
- want a private tracker, with your journal kept on your device
- want a day counter, money saved and a daily check-in in one calm place
- want a Craving SOS with a breathing exercise and a 10-minute timer
- want to start free and add Plus only if you need the journal, insights or milestone cards
- want a community feed, live coaching or an AI chat
- want a structured multi-week education program
- need medical help for heavy drinking or withdrawal. An app is not treatment, so see the safety notes above
Frequently asked questions
Is the I Am Sober app good?
It is rated 4.9 from about 189,000 ratings on the US App Store, and 74% of its 500 most recent written reviews are 5 stars. People like the day counter, daily pledge and community. The complaints are mainly about the paywall and subscription.
What are the problems with the I Am Sober app?
In 56 low-rated recent reviews, the most common themes are subscription or paywall (32), lost data or login and restore problems (14), community moderation (13) and a recent redesign (8). These are reviewers’ claims we could not verify.
Is I Am Sober free?
It is free to download. The US listing shows Sober Plus from $9.99 a month. Some reviewers say features such as posting need an upgrade. Check the listing before you rely on a feature.
Does I Am Sober lose your sober date?
A few recent reviewers say a start date reset or a purchase would not restore after reinstalling. They are a small share of reviews, but keep your start date written down elsewhere.
What is a free alternative to I Am Sober?
Sober Girl, Try Dry and Sunflower are free to download with optional paid features. Sober Girl is our own app, and needs no account.
Sources
- I Am Sober, US App Store customer reviews (500 most recent). Apple customer reviews feed, reviews dated 21 January to 20 October 2026, read 22 October 2026; rating from Apple’s lookup API, same day. The 500 most recent written reviews, not all ratings. Star counts are ours; themes are keyword counts across those reviews and show what reviewers say, not what is true. Unverified claims by reviewers.
- I Am Sober on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- Cancel a subscription from Apple. Apple Support.
How we write these. Every figure above links to the source it came from, and we label self-reported and observational results as such. Where we could not find a source we trust, the page says so instead of filling the gap. Sober Girl is made by ShipAI Lab and this is not medical advice. Sources were checked on 6 October 2026. If you spot an error, email us at [email protected].
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