Your Sober October starts here
Sober October.
Get ahead of
“just one.”
The 5 PM pour. The Friday invite. The voice that says “one won’t hurt.”
Bestday helps you prepare for the moments that make an alcohol-free October feel hard.
You know why you’re doing this
It’s the everyday moments that test the plan.
“I’m not drinking.”
Then 5 PM hits.
You felt certain this morning. Now you’re tired, the day is finally over, and a drink feels like the fastest way to switch off.
“Can I still
have a good time?”
You want the dinner, the friends and the fun. You just don’t want every plan to turn into a negotiation about drinking.
“I’ve already had one.
Have I ruined it?”
One difficult night can make the whole month feel pointless. But your next choice still counts.
You deserve more than a promise to “be stronger” when those moments arrive.
Here’s where Bestday comes in
Your 5 PM craving
may start hours earlier.
Poor sleep. A stressful day. Low energy. Bestday brings your daily check-in and connected health data together to help you see when you may need more support.
With a score of 68, be ready to tackle urges during 5 PM – 7 PM.
Example notification. Your score, timing and guidance are personalized.
Download Bestday- 01
Check in with yourself.
Log your mood, sleep, stress, energy and cravings. Connect Apple Health on iPhone or Health Connect on Android to bring in your health data.
- 02
See what today needs.
Your Bestday Score, daily focus and supportive habit give you a plan for today, so you’re not trying to figure out the whole month at once.
- 03
Prepare for the hard part.
Proactive notifications help you prepare for times when drinking urges may be more likely. Have your next step ready before your usual drinking window.
Start with a moment you recognize
A familiar moment.
An alcohol-free next move.
Tap the moment that feels familiar. Start picturing a different way through it.
Work is done. You’re drained. Pouring a drink feels like the only way to mark the end of the day.
Decide on your wind-down before you get home: something to eat, a drink without alcohol and a few minutes away from your screen.
Illustrative ways to change a routine. Bestday helps you prepare; you choose your next step.
Think about what you want back
Make room for
the mornings
you actually want.
- Your Saturdays.Make plans you’re excited to wake up for, without a hangover from the night before.
- Your evenings.Find ways to switch off that don’t start with opening a bottle.
- Your confidence.Learn what helps you follow through, including on the days that ask more of you.
A few things you might be wondering
Before you get started.
Do I have to start on October 1?
No. Start from today. An alcohol-free stretch can still be worthwhile even if the month has already begun. Bestday helps you focus on the day in front of you.
What if I drink during Sober October?
One choice doesn’t erase what you’ve learned. Check in with yourself, notice what led up to it and make a plan for the next similar moment. You don’t have to wait for another Monday or another month to continue.
How does Bestday help beyond counting days?
Bestday combines daily check-ins with connected health data to give you a daily score, personalized guidance and proactive notifications. It helps you understand the conditions around your cravings and prepare for the parts of your day that may be harder.
What happens after I download?
Choose alcohol as the habit you want to work on, complete your check-in and follow the app’s setup prompts. Bestday offers paid subscriptions; review the current price and any trial terms in the app before subscribing.
Is an alcohol-free month right for everyone?
If you drink heavily or have experienced alcohol withdrawal, speak with a healthcare professional before stopping suddenly. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. Bestday is a habit-support app, not medical care. Read the NIAAA guidance.
Have your Bestday
Start Sober October
with a plan for tonight.
Check in with yourself. Understand your triggers. Give yourself support before “just one” starts sounding like a good idea.
Download BestdayApp Store · Google Play
In-app subscriptions. Current pricing and trial terms shown in the app.