Stay Dry vs Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a well-regarded mindful-drinking app focused on moderation. It uses simple SMS-style tracking and planning to help people drink less without necessarily quitting, and many users like how light-touch it is.
Side by side
Goal
Stay Dry
Stop drinking for good
Sunnyside
Moderate and cut back
Approach
Stay Dry
Sober-day streak + milestones
Sunnyside
Track and plan your drinks
Craving support
Stay Dry
Panic button + 2am coach
Sunnyside
Reminders and check-ins
Program
Stay Dry
Guided 30-day alcohol-free path
Sunnyside
Habit tracking and coaching
Best fit
Stay Dry
You've decided to quit
Sunnyside
You want to drink less, not zero
Choose Stay Dry if
Choose Stay Dry if you want to go fully alcohol-free: a day counter, milestone medallions, a 30-day program, and a coach and panic button for the cravings that come with quitting.
Choose Sunnyside if
Choose Sunnyside if your goal is to moderate and cut back rather than stop, and you want a low-effort tracker to keep yourself honest.
Common questions
Should I use Stay Dry or Sunnyside?
It comes down to your goal. Sunnyside is built for moderation, drinking less without quitting. Stay Dry is built for going fully alcohol-free, with a sober day counter, milestone medallions, and support for the cravings that come with stopping.
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