Reframe alternatives: free and cheaper apps compared
Reframe is a paid, structured program. If you want something cheaper, simpler or free, here is how the alternatives differ, with prices from the listings.
If you like Reframe’s goal but not its price, the closest free alternative is Try Dry, which also supports cutting down and lists no costs at all [1]. I Am Sober and Sunflower are free to download with optional upgrades [2] [3], and Sober Girl’s core tracker is free on Android. None of them offers Reframe’s 160-day course or one-to-one coaching [4]. Reframe Access is listed at $13.99 a month or $79.99 a year, after a 7-day trial [4].
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What Reframe is, and what it costs
Reframe, from Glucobit Inc., is built around a 160-day education program, with progress tracking, a private community, meditations and games [4]. Its premium Thrive Coaching adds one-to-one access to a certified recovery coach and live coaching calls [4]. On Android it is called "Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol" [5], which reflects its focus on drinking less rather than only on stopping.
| Plan as listed | Price |
|---|---|
| Reframe Access (monthly) | $13.99 [4] |
| Reframe Access (yearly) | $79.99 [4] |
| Reframe (monthly) | $19.99 [4] |
| Reframe Silver (monthly / annual) | $24.99 / $119.99 [4] |
| Other annual plans listed | $59.99, $99.99 and $119.99 [4] |
For a full price breakdown and how to cancel, see is Reframe free?.
Reframe and four alternatives at a glance
| App | Built around | Cost | Devices | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reframe | A 160-day education program with optional coaching | Free to download with a 7-day trial. Reframe Access is $13.99 a month or $79.99 a year; other listed plans run up to $119.99 a year [4] | iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple Vision [4]. Android, as "Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol" [5] | 4.7 from 45K App Store ratings [4]. 4.5 from about 5.9K Google Play reviews [5] |
| Try Dry | Tracking dry days, units, calories and money, for cutting down or stopping | Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases listed [1] | iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision [1]. Android, as "Try Dry: Dry January® & beyond" [6] | 4.8 from 2.9K App Store ratings [1]. 4.7 from about 4.3K Google Play reviews [6] |
| I Am Sober | A day tracker with a daily pledge, milestones and groups | Free. Sober Plus is listed at $9.99 a month, $27.49 for 6 months, and $29.99 or $39.99 for 12 months [2] | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision [2]. Android, on Google Play [7] | 4.9 from 189K App Store ratings [2]. 4.7 from about 143K Google Play reviews [7] |
| Sunflower | A sunflower per sober day, guided exercises and an AI sponsor | Free to download. Listed in-app purchases run from $2.95 to $44.95, including $8.95 monthly; unlimited AI sponsor messages need a subscription [3] | iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision [3]. Android, as "Sober Day Counter - Sunflower" [8] | 4.8 from 6.2K App Store ratings [3]. 4.7 from about 6.3K Google Play reviews [8] |
| Sober Girl | A calm, private tracker for women, with a growing tree | Core tools free. Plus adds the journal, mood insights and shareable milestone cards. Price shown in the app | Android, on Google Play, listed as "Drink Less: Alcohol Free Days" [9]. iPhone coming soon | Too new to have ratings on the listing [9]. We do not rate ourselves |
What you give up, and what you gain
Moving from Reframe to a tracker is a change of approach, not just of price. Reframe teaches; trackers count. If the lessons were what helped, a counter alone may feel thin. If you mostly opened Reframe to see your progress, a free tracker may be all you need.
For cutting back: Try Dry
Try Dry logs planned and unplanned drinks against a goal, tracks units and calories, and offers a free coaching email programme [1]. Of the alternatives, it is the closest to Reframe’s cut-back focus, and it costs nothing.
For a streak with a community: I Am Sober
I Am Sober has the largest user base and groups for accountability [2] [7], which partly replaces Reframe’s community.
For a quiet tracker with a craving tool: Sober Girl
Sober Girl is free to start, with a day counter, money saved, a one-tap daily check-in and a Craving SOS with a 4-7-8 breathing exercise and a 10-minute timer. It has no lessons and no coaching. It is on Android now, iPhone coming soon.
When to stay with Reframe
- The daily lessons are what keep you going.
- You want access to a human coach, which none of the alternatives here offer [4].
- You are on an annual plan you have already paid for. Use it, then decide at renewal.
How to switch from Reframe without losing your count
- Write down your sober date from Reframe before you change anything. Your day count is just that date, so any tracker can pick it up.
- Note your weekly spend so the money-saved figure carries over.
- Export anything you want to keep. Journal entries and notes do not move between apps, so copy the ones that matter.
- Cancel the subscription in the store, not by deleting the app. Google Play says uninstalling an app does not cancel its subscription [10]. On iPhone, cancel in Settings under your Apple Account [11].
- Set the same date in the new app. In Sober Girl, go to Settings, then "Sober since", and pick the day.
Is Sober Girl right for you?
- use an Android phone (the iPhone app is coming soon)
- 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
- need it on an iPhone today (the App Store version is coming soon)
- 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 there a free alternative to Reframe?
Yes. Try Dry is free with no in-app purchases listed and supports cutting down. I Am Sober, Sunflower and Sober Girl are free to download with optional paid features.
How much does Reframe cost?
On the US App Store, Reframe Access is listed at $13.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with other plans up to $119.99 a year. There is a 7-day free trial.
Is Reframe on Android?
Yes. It is on Google Play as "Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol", with a 4.5 rating from about 5.9K reviews when we checked.
Which app is most like Reframe?
None of the trackers offers Reframe’s 160-day course. Try Dry is closest in goal, because it is built for cutting down as well as stopping.
Will deleting Reframe cancel my subscription?
No. Cancel in the Play Store or your Apple Account settings. Google Play says uninstalling does not cancel a subscription.
Sources
- TRY DRY: The Dry January App on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- I Am Sober on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- Sunflower: Quit Any Addiction on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- Reframe: Drink Less & Thrive on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- Try Dry: Dry January® & beyond on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- I Am Sober on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- Sober Day Counter - Sunflower on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- Drink Less: Alcohol Free Days (Sober Girl) on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026. This is our own app.
- Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play. Google Play Help.
- 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 integrateopenai@gmail.com.
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