Try Dry alternatives: what to use after Dry January
Try Dry is free, charity-run and good at cutting down. If you want to stop completely, or want a different kind of app, here are the options.
Try Dry is hard to beat on price: it is free with no ads, funded by the charity Alcohol Change UK, and tracks units, calories and money [1]. People who switch usually want a different approach rather than a cheaper one. For a streak and community, I Am Sober is the most widely rated [2]. For a structured course on cutting back, Reframe runs a 160-day program [3]. For a calm day counter with a craving tool, Sober Girl is free to start on Android.
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What Try Dry does well
Try Dry is the Dry January app from Alcohol Change UK, the charity that runs the challenge [4]. Its App Store listing is published by Alcohol Research UK and says the app is funded by Alcohol Change UK, with no upfront costs, no hidden costs and no ads [1]. It tracks units, calories and money saved, lets you log planned drinking against a goal, and has badges, missions, charts, reminders, a drinking risk quiz and a free coaching email programme [1]. It also supports Sober Spring and Sober October [1].
It is on Android too, as "Try Dry: Dry January® & beyond", with more than 100,000 downloads [5]. Units are a UK measure: one UK unit is 8 g of alcohol [6], while a US standard drink is 14 g [7], so US users may find the numbers unfamiliar.
Try Dry and four alternatives at a glance
| App | Built around | Cost | Devices | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" [5] | 4.8 from 2.9K App Store ratings [1]. 4.7 from about 4.3K Google Play reviews [5] |
| 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 [8] | 4.9 from 189K App Store ratings [2]. 4.7 from about 143K Google Play reviews [8] |
| 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 [3] | iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple Vision [3]. Android, as "Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol" [9] | 4.7 from 45K App Store ratings [3]. 4.5 from about 5.9K Google Play reviews [9] |
| 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 [10] | iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision [10]. Android, as "Sober Day Counter - Sunflower" [11] | 4.8 from 6.2K App Store ratings [10]. 4.7 from about 6.3K Google Play reviews [11] |
| 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" [12]. iPhone coming soon | Too new to have ratings on the listing [12]. We do not rate ourselves |
Which way to go after Try Dry
Try Dry is built around a drinking diary: you log the days you drink and the days you do not. That is ideal for cutting down. If you have decided to stop, a day counter can feel simpler, because there is only one number to protect.
- Stopping, with a community: I Am Sober, which has groups and a daily pledge [2].
- Stopping, quietly: Sober Girl, which counts days, money and hours, and gives you a Craving SOS and a tree that grows with your streak.
- Cutting down with more teaching: Reframe, if you want lessons and can pay for them [3].
- Several substances: Sunflower, which counts alcohol, nicotine, weed and others [10].
When to stay with Try Dry
- Your goal is to drink less, not to stop. Try Dry is designed for it.
- You want a completely free app with no upsell. It is the only one here [1].
- You are in the UK and think in units.
You can also use two apps: Try Dry for a drinking diary and a separate counter for your current streak. Our guide to alcohol-free days explains how to track both.
How to switch from Try Dry without losing your count
- Write down your sober date from Try Dry 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.
- 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 Try Dry free?
Yes. Its App Store listing says there are no upfront costs, no hidden costs and no ads. It is funded by the charity Alcohol Change UK.
Is Try Dry available on Android?
Yes, as "Try Dry: Dry January® & beyond" on Google Play, rated 4.7 from about 4.3K reviews when we checked.
What should I use after Dry January?
If you want to keep cutting down, keep Try Dry. If you want to stop completely, a day counter such as I Am Sober or Sober Girl may feel simpler.
Does Try Dry use US standard drinks?
It tracks units, a UK measure of 8 g of alcohol. A US standard drink is 14 g, so the numbers differ.
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.
- Reframe: Drink Less & Thrive on the App Store (US). Apple App Store listing, retrieved 6 October 2026, re-checked 10 October 2026.
- About Dry January. Alcohol Change UK.
- Try Dry: Dry January® & beyond on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- Alcohol units. NHS (UK), last reviewed 27 August 2024. UK guidance, which uses UK alcohol units. US guidance uses standard drinks of 14 g of alcohol.
- What Is A Standard Drink?. NIAAA.
- I Am Sober on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 10 October 2026.
- Reframe: Cut Back on Alcohol on Google Play. Google Play listing (US), retrieved 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.
- 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.
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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