Nomo sobriety clock alternatives: four options compared
Nomo is a free, simple set of sobriety clocks with chips and accountability partners. If you want a different look, no ads, or a single quiet counter, here is how the alternatives compare.
Nomo, short for "No More", is a free sobriety clock app made by Parker Stech, who describes himself as a guy in recovery rather than a company [1]. It is rated 4.8 from 17K App Store ratings and lists no in-app purchases there [1], but its Google Play listing shows ads [2]. Alternatives: Sober Time for a to-the-second counter with themes [3], I Am Sober for a daily pledge and community [4], Try Dry for a free, ad-free cut-down diary [5], and Sober Girl for a private, alcohol-only tracker for women.
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What Nomo does
Nomo lets you create as many sobriety clocks as you need, for alcohol or any other habit, and keeps them private by default [1]. Under the hood it adds an encouragement wall, accountability partner search, clock sharing, private messages with partners, alerts when a shared clock is reset, milestone tokens, journaling, morning and evening inventory check-ins, short distraction exercises, and a PIN or Face ID lock [1].
The App Store lists Nomo as free with no in-app purchases [1]. Google Play shows 4.9 from 2.07K reviews, 100K+ downloads and the label "Contains ads", and its data safety section says no data is collected or shared [2]. On the App Store, the label lists email, user ID and photos as linked to you, and some user content used for third-party advertising but not linked to you [1].
Nomo and four alternatives at a glance
| App | Built around | Cost | People features | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomo | Unlimited clocks, chips, partners | Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store [1]. Ads on Google Play [2] | Accountability partners, encouragement wall [1] | 4.8 from 17K (App Store) [1] |
| Sober Time | A to-the-second counter, goals, themes | Free. Premium $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year [3] | Community forum [3] | 4.9 from 43K (App Store) [3] |
| I Am Sober | Daily pledge, review and milestones | Free. Sober Plus from $9.99 a month [4] | Community, groups on Plus [4] | 4.9 from 190K (App Store) [4] |
| Try Dry | Dry days, units and money | Free, no in-app purchases [5] | None central | 4.8 from 2.9K (App Store) [5] |
| Sober Girl | One calm alcohol counter for women | Core free. Plus optional | None. Private by design | Too new to show a rating |
Picking an alternative
If you like Nomo’s chips
Nomo earns you tokens at milestones [1]. Sober Girl has milestone badges from day 1 to one year, a tree that grows through ten stages, and shareable milestone cards on Plus. If you want a chip to print or post today, our free sobriety chip maker makes one for any day count without an app.
If you rely on an accountability partner
Few apps match Nomo here: shared clocks, check-ins and a tempted button that notifies your partner [1]. I Am Sober’s groups on Plus are the nearest alternative [4]. Sober Girl has no partner features, so stay with Nomo if that is what keeps you going.
If you want more polish or display options
Sober Time offers more than 10 display modes, 15 or more themes and custom goals [3], at the cost of ads on Android [6] or a Premium subscription.
If you only care about alcohol
Nomo’s list of habits runs from alcohol to video games [1]. If alcohol is the only one you are counting, an alcohol-only app keeps the screen focused. Try Dry tracks units and dry days for cutting down [5], and Sober Girl tracks sober days, money saved and a daily check-in, with a Craving SOS button when an urge hits.
When to stay with Nomo
How to move your count
- Open each Nomo clock and write down its start date. That date is your count.
- Note your spend per day or week so money saved carries over.
- Tell your accountability partner if you are leaving shared clocks, so a quiet clock does not worry them.
- Set the same date in the new app. In Sober Girl, that is Settings, then "Sober since".
If you are worried about your drinking, an app is a tool, not care. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential and open 24/7 [7].
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 Nomo sobriety app free?
Yes. The App Store lists Nomo as free with no in-app purchases. The Google Play version shows ads.
Who makes Nomo?
Parker Stech. The listing says he is not a company but a person in recovery who built Nomo to stay on track. The seller name on the App Store is Anthony Stech.
What does Nomo stand for?
"No More", according to the app’s own listing.
Is Nomo on Android?
Yes, as "nomo - Sobriety Clocks" on Google Play, rated 4.9 from 2.07K reviews with 100K+ downloads when we checked.
What is a good Nomo alternative for alcohol only?
Try Dry suits cutting down or a dry month. Sober Girl is a private, alcohol-only sober counter for women with a free core.
Sources
- Nomo - Sobriety Clocks on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 23 October 2026. The listing gave 4.8 from 17K ratings, listed the app as free, and showed no in-app purchases.
- nomo - Sobriety Clocks on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 23 October 2026. The listing gave 4.9 from 2.07K reviews, 100K+ downloads, and showed "Contains ads".
- Sober Time - Sobriety Counter on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 23 October 2026. The listing gave 4.9 from 43K ratings. In-app purchases: Premium Monthly $4.99 and Premium Annual $29.99.
- I Am Sober on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 23 October 2026. The listing gave 4.9 from 190K ratings. In-app purchases: 1 Month $9.99, 6 Months $27.49, 12 Months $29.99 and $39.99, and motivation packs at $0.99.
- TRY DRY: The Dry January App on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- Sober Time - Sober Day Counter on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 23 October 2026. The listing gave 4.8 from 66.1K reviews, 1M+ downloads, and showed "Contains ads" and "In-app purchases".
- National Helpline. SAMHSA. Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral line: 1-800-662-4357.
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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