SoberApp for Android Review

| April 3, 2013 | 0 Comments

It is dangerous to drive after drinking. Hence when you’re out somewhere drinking, it is beneficial to have an estimate of your BAC so that it’ll give you a fair idea as to whether you’re fit enough to take the wheel or not. SoberApp for Android takes into account your weight and how many drinks you had, and then evaluate the possible blood alcohol level, therein helping you decide whether you should drive or not. You can get SoberApp for free from Google Play Store.

SoberApp Features

SoberApp for Android let you enter your gender, weight, what you’ve been drinking and when, and the app will tell you if you can drive now and how long will it be until you could, in case you crossed the BAC limit in your country. The app got a large database of drinks and brands (over 3100) with high-quality photos instead of general picks, so you could pick exactly what you’ve been drinking. The app automatically detects your current location and adjusts itself to the local law for accurate calculations. Interestingly, there is also an option for a reaction test that measures your reaction time.

SoberApp for Android

You can pick the drink from the database or enter one yourself if necessary. You must enter the size of the drink, and the time you consumed it. Once entered the required info, hit ‘can I drive’ button and the app will calculate the BAC and tells you if it is safe to drive or not by legal means. If your BAC is too high, the app will provide you an option to locate a taxi company nearby so that you can call a cab and go home. You can also share your favorite drinks with others. On the other hand, if SoberApp decides that you’re still within drinking limits, you can continue drinking or even help you look for pubs nearby. The app uses Foursquare to scan nearby areas for pubs. SoberApp is compatible with Android OS versions 1.6 and up.

Final Thoughts

SoberApp for Android does a decent job in calculating your BAC, provided you submit the required info perfectly. It also comes handy in locating nearby pubs and bars as well as taxi companies nearby. The reaction test option is an interesting feature to check your responsiveness after couple of drinks. Verdict: It is of no use if you don’t drink at all. Otherwise, it’ll help you have a reference of your blood alcohol level goes. Try it out.

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