Dry January 2023: 3 apps to give up alcohol this January

That’s right, thousands (probably millions) will start their month-long sobriety starting in 2023, ditching wine and beer for cordials and Coca-Cola.

If you’d like to try Dry January but want to see your progress, there are a few apps you can use to track how long you’ve spent without drinking a single drop of alcohol.

If your motivation has more to do with the cost of living than health or weight, you can even show how much money you’ve saved by temporarily bottled booze.

And if you’re trying to quit dry January altogether (research shows dry January can help), the app can track your progress over time.

Here are some of the best apps to consider.

try dry

What are the features? The app lets you track the three key elements of a dry January: units, calories, and money.

You can see how many units of alcohol you haven’t drunk, how many calories you’ve saved as a result, and how much money you’ve pocketed as a result of quitting drinking. It also tracks the number of days you don’t drink.

There is a chart feature where you can see your progress on all of the above and a section called Notes where you can record your thoughts, feelings and daily reflections.

You can also track your health progress, including sleep time, energy levels, mood, and alcohol cravings.

You can also take a health quiz to find tips for staying in your car for 31 days or more if you want.

how much does it cost? free

Download to: Google Play or App Store

Nomo

what is that? An app with a clock and other useful features designed to help you quit alcohol and other habits and addictions (such as smoking).

What are the features? The Nomo is first and foremost a simple watch.

Just count the days away from alcohol (or another habit).

For a dry January, you should abstain from alcohol for 31 days, but you can do so indefinitely if you plan to continue.

You can also see other motivating factors such as how many calories you’ve saved using your alcohol watch, how much time you’ve saved, and how much money you’ve saved in your wallet.

If you feel motivated, you can also collect “tips” in the app every time you reach a milestone.

This app has many other features. These include a journal to record your thoughts, a feature that encourages other users to find motivational messages, and a series of “mini exercises” to help you regain your focus when you feel lost. of course.

how much does it cost? It’s free, but it shows ads. If you want an ad-free version, you can donate an amount of your choice to disable ads from the Nomo website.

Download to: Google Play or App Store

i am sober

what is that? A tracker that shows you how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds you’ve been sober, out of habits and addictions, and records key milestones.

What are the features? The main feature for casual Dry January users is the tracker.

It shows, in seconds, how long you’ve been sober and how much money and time you’ve saved as a result.

For those struggling to stay dry, there’s a feature that lets you create a daily pledge that includes a photo, comment, or quote to remind you why you’re doing this.

There are also various challenges you can tackle, advice on breaking bad habits via workbooks, and a community element to keep in touch with people in the same boat.

how much does it cost? The app has a free basic version, but you’ll need to pay a monthly subscription to access all features.

See Alcohol Change UK’s Help and Support section for advice on solving alcohol problems. You can also find alcohol support on the NHS website.

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