Dry January 2023: 3 apps to help you go alcohol free this January

Apps to use this Dry January – to help you track your progress (Pictures: Saynomo.com / iamsober.com / Alcohol Change UK)It’s the New Year… and for plenty of drinkers across

the UK: Dry January. Yep, thousands (perhaps millions) will be starting 2023 with a month of sobriety, ditching wine and beer for cordials and Coca-Colas. If you’re interested in

giving Dry January a go, but want to see your progress, there are a few apps you can use to help you keep track of how long you’ve gone without a drop of alcohol. Some can even

show you how much money you’ve saved by temporarily binning the booze, if your motivation is more cost of living related than focused on health or weight. And if you’re doing

Dry January in a bid to give it up for good (which studies show it can help with), then apps can track your progress long-term. Here are a handful of the best apps to consider. Try

Dry The official app of Dry January is called ‘Try Dry’ (Picture: Alcohol Change UK)What is it? The official Dry January app from charity Alcohol Change UK. What features does

it have? The app allows you to track three key components of Dry January: units, calories and money. You’ll be able to see how many units of alcohol you haven’t drank, calories

you’ve saved as a result, and the money you’ve pocketed as a result of stopping drinking. You’ll also track the number of days without booze. There are chart features

allowing you to see your progress on all of the above, as well as section called Notes – which lets you capture thoughts, feelings and daily reflections. You’ll also be able to

track your health progress, including the amount of sleep you’re getting, your energy levels, how your mood is, and if you’re having any cravings for alcohol. You can also take

a health quiz, and find tips for staying on the wagon for the full 31 days, or longer if you choose. How much does it cost? Free Where to download: Google Play or the App Store

Nomo What is it? An app with a clock, and other useful features, designed to help you give up alcohol or other habits or addictions, such as smoking. What features does it have?

Nomo is first and foremost a straightforward clock. It simply counts how many days you’ve stayed away from the booze (or another habit). For Dry January, you’ll be wanting to

hit 31 days alcohol-free, though if you plan to continue you can go on indefinitely. You can also see how many calories you’ve saved using the alcohol clock, as well as other

motivating factors – such as how much time you’ve saved and how much money you’ve kept in your wallet. More: New Year If you find them motivating, you can also collect