Alcohol Units Calculator is a paid utility for logging and tracking alcohol consumption across multiple measurement units on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of fixed picker wheels by allowing manual decimal entry, serving users who require precise, non-judgmental data tracking.
For Individuals seeking to monitor and manage their alcohol consumption through precise, non-judgmental data tracking.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows manual entry of alcohol volume and percentage using a decimal pad instead of fixed picker wheels.
Enables logging of alcohol units and viewing daily totals directly from the watch interface.
Backs up consumption data to iCloud for retrieval across multiple iOS devices.
How much does it cost?
Low-cost, one-time purchase model targeting users seeking an ad-free, utility-focused experience.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Essence Computing
13+ apps tracked · Medical
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews mixed. Users appreciate clean and user friendly interface allows for quick calculation of alcohol units without complex steps and flexible volume input options allow users to enter various beverage measurements without manual conversion.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Clean and user friendly interface allows for quick calculation of alcohol units without complex steps
- Flexible volume input options allow users to enter various beverage measurements without manual conversion
- Regional unit measurement standards for alcohol content are not localized for users in the United States
4 of 4 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Alcohol Units Calculator
How's the Medical market?
Alcohol Units Calculator holds a niche position as a paid, ad-free utility in the Medical category. The lack of updates since 2021 suggests a maintenance-only posture, limiting its ability to compete with modern, localized trackers.
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Key takeaways for Alcohol Units Calculator
Where is it heading?
Users report: The health tracking market is consolidating around subscription-based apps with modern UI and localized data standards. Alcohol Units Calculator remains exposed due to its stalled development, which prevents it from answering these modern competitive pressures.
- The lack of updates since 2021 suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing regional unit friction.
- The one-time purchase model remains a differentiator against the subscription-heavy health category, appealing to users who dislike recurring costs.
The SWOT
- Decimal-based entry system removes input friction for precise tracking.
- Apple Watch integration reduces session latency by enabling quick logs.
- One-time purchase model avoids recurring subscription fatigue.
- Localizing unit standards for US and international markets would expand the addressable audience.
- Adding granular entry editing would resolve the top-cited usability complaint.
Next best moves
Localize unit standards for US users because regional friction is the top complaint → reduce churn
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
Users report: The app's lack of updates is…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The report now explicitly defines the $0.99 one-time purchase model and formalizes the decimal-based entry system as a key differentiator. These updates clarify the app's utility-focused market position while maintaining its status as a maintenance-only product.
Bottom line
Alcohol Units Calculator provides a functional, ad-free utility, but the lack of updates since 2021 leaves it exposed to modern competitors that offer better localization and log management. Addressing the regional unit friction would stabilize the user base, as the current rigidity drives churn among international users.
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