Is Try Dry only for January?

Try Dry is built around Dry January by Alcohol Change UK. It’s strongest as a seasonal tool, though some people use it year-round.

What should I use after Dry January?

A year-round tracker with clear budgets, money/calorie tracking, and dual quit/cut-back support helps you keep the gains.

Do I need to pay for a Dry January app?

Not necessarily. Several free apps exist. Paid apps may offer more lessons or community. Check trial terms before subscribing.

Is Drink Free available for Dry January 2027?

Drink Free is on an iOS waitlist. The marketing site and blog are live; the app is in active development. Sign up to get notified.

Dry January App Guide: Try Dry, Reframe, and What to Use Year-Round

Compare Dry January apps — Try Dry, Reframe, I Am Sober, Sunnyside, and Drink Free — and what to keep using after the month ends.

Dry January creates a seasonal rush of app downloads. But the right app depends on whether you want a 31-day sprint or a year-round habit change.

This guide compares the main options and what to keep after January.

Try Dry

Best for: Dry January purists, UK-focused users, charity participation.

Try Dry is the official app from Alcohol Change UK. It’s purpose-built for the month, with daily trackers, quizzes, and community stats. It’s strongest in January and during the charity’s campaigns.

Year-round, it’s thinner than apps built for long-term tracking.

Reframe

Best for: People who want a structured daily program.

Reframe combines lessons, neuroscience, and community. It’s heavier than a tracker, which is great if you want coaching, but overkill if you just want a budget and a chart.

I Am Sober

Best for: Streak identity and cross-habit support.

Clean day counter, widgets, daily motivation, and a large community. For alcohol, it’s excellent for quit mode but less built for cut-back or money/calorie math.

Sunnyside

Best for: Mindful drinking and cut-back.

Sunnyside-style apps focus on drink planning, weekly limits, and gentle reminders. Good for Damp January and people who don’t want to quit fully.

Drink Free (waitlist)

Best for: Twin gains and gamey tracking.

Money saved + calories not added, missions for points, quit or cut-back. Free / Pro clearly stated. Designed to keep the January momentum after February starts.

Year-round checklist

Whatever you choose, look for:

Clear Free / Pro pricing
Weekly budgets (not just streaks)
Money + calorie tracking
Soft reset after a slip
Honest, non-medical positioning