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Drink less, without quitting

Still drinking — just smart about it.

GlassCount lets you log each drink as you go, set your personal limit and get one nudge before you cross it — so you always know how much you've had, before it's too late.

Free for 7 days · cancel anytime · 100% private — no account needed

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Real-time
Live drink tracking
#1
Ranked technique for drinking less
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Private — data stays on your device

Stay in control — set a limit, track every drink

You know that feeling: you wake up on the weekend and the day is gone before it starts. You had a great time, but the morning after tells a different story. GlassCount helps you change that.

Live drink tracking

Log each drink as you go and see your night at a glance — how many drinks, over how long. Stay aware in real time, drink by drink.

Your personal limit — your rules

Set your own drink limit before you go out and always know where you stand.

One nudge when it matters

Get an alert when you're approaching your personal limit — before it's too late, not the morning after.

See what you get back

Money saved, calories cut, clearer mornings.

GlassCount year calendar with sober and moderate days

A whole year in one view

Sober, moderate and over-limit days at a glance. Your habits, finally visible.

GlassCount statistics screen with drinking trends

Understand your patterns

Weekly, monthly and yearly statistics show how your drinking develops — so you can make more informed choices.

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Money & calories saved

See what drinking less gives back: money saved and calories cut, day by day.

Backed by research

Self-monitoring is the single most effective technique for drinking less — ranked #1 by 50 international researchers (JMIR, 2015). GlassCount puts this proven method in your pocket, tonight.

Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2015

Your privacy matters

Built with privacy as a core principle. Your personal data stays yours.

  • All data stays on your device — nothing leaves it
  • No account or login required
  • No analytics, tracking or ads — ever
  • Uninstall the app to delete all data

Try everything free for 7 days

GlassCount is a subscription app. New users get a 7-day free trial with all features included — cancel anytime before it ends and you won't be charged.

Pricing is shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Your questions about drinking — answered

Choose a topic, get the short answer right away and open the full guide when you want practical steps, context and sources.

How can I drink less alcohol?

The most reliable approach combines three things: honestly tracking what you drink, setting a concrete limit before you start, and defusing your typical triggers. People who count their drinks measurably drink less — research ranks self-monitoring as the single most effective technique for reducing alcohol consumption.

How do I drink less alcohol when going out?

When going out, one thing matters most: make your decisions before the night starts. Set a drink limit in advance, count your drinks during the night, alternate with water, and stay out of buying rounds. After the second or third drink, it's no longer your plan deciding — it's the moment.

How can I reduce my drinking on weekends?

First notice which weekend situations lead to drinking and how much you have. Then choose one specific change before the first drink—such as starting later, using alcohol-free alternatives or setting a personal target. A plan for the situation works better than a vague promise to drink less.

How do I plan alcohol-free days?

Choose specific days and decide in advance what you will do in common drinking moments instead. Visible planning, appealing alcohol-free options and a simple if-then rule reduce the need to renegotiate the decision every day.

Why do I always drink more than I planned to?

Because alcohol dampens exactly the ability you need to stick to your plan: impulse control. After just a few drinks, your brain rates the next drink more optimistically and the consequences as less important. Add habit, group dynamics and losing count — and the plan tips. It's a well-known pattern, and it can be broken.

Why can’t I stop after the first drink?

Alcohol can change attention and decision-making, while habits, expectations and the pace of a group make continuing easier. If you often lose control or cannot stop despite serious attempts, professional support is appropriate without needing to diagnose yourself.

How do I identify my drinking triggers?

For a few weeks, briefly record when, where, with whom and in what mood you drink. Then look for recurring combinations rather than one culprit. A trigger is not a diagnosis; it points to where a specific alternative may help.

What is hangxiety — and why am I so anxious after drinking?

“Hangxiety” (from “hangover” and “anxiety”) describes anxiety, restlessness and low mood the day after drinking. It happens because your brain compensates for alcohol's sedating effect: once the alcohol wears off, your nervous system is left over-stimulated. Poor sleep and patchy memories add to it. Unpleasant — but usually temporary, typically fading within 24 hours.

How can I avoid a hangover?

Honest answer: the only reliable way to avoid a hangover is to drink less, more slowly. Everything else — water, food, sleep — only softens it. The most effective combination: eat beforehand, one glass of water per drink, a slow pace, a fixed limit, and calling it a night in time.

What does an alcohol tracker app actually do for you?

An alcohol tracker app makes the most effective drink-less technique practical: self-monitoring. Instead of estimating the next morning, you see live which drink you're on — and that exact glance changes decisions in the moment. What matters most is that the app makes logging so easy you'll actually do it while you're out.

How does GlassCount support more mindful drinking?

GlassCount lets you log drinks during the evening and keep a self-chosen target visible. A nudge before that target and your history can help you notice decisions and patterns. The app does not measure blood alcohol or impairment and cannot make safety decisions.

When does professional help with drinking make sense?

Professional support makes sense if you often drink more than planned, repeated attempts to cut down do not work, alcohol affects daily life or relationships, or you drink to cope with difficult feelings. You do not need to wait for a crisis or diagnose yourself.

What can GlassCount not assess?

GlassCount counts your entries and displays self-chosen targets and history. It cannot measure blood alcohol or impairment, determine fitness to drive, diagnose a condition, assess medical risk or define a safe drinking amount. Those decisions require qualified professionals or choosing the safer option.

These guides are for general information and self-reflection. They are not medical advice and are no substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. GlassCount must never be used to judge fitness to drive.

Start tonight

Enjoy active, hangover-free weekends from now on.

Available now on iOS

Important: This app tracks drinks for personal awareness only. It must NOT be used to determine fitness to drive or to make any safety-related decisions. When in doubt, do not drive — use alternative transportation.
Our approach: GlassCount follows a harm-reduction philosophy. We support your self-determination and mindful consumption without judgment. This app is a tool for awareness, not a replacement for professional medical advice.