Show HN: I built a pixel art app where you evolve a dinosaur by not drinking

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Drynosaur characters

Take a break from drinking

Watch your Drynosaur evolve.

Perfect for month long challenges, cutting back, or taking a break. Drynosaur makes going alcohol free more engaging with daily check-ins and a fun progression system.

Great for Sober October & Dry January

Track mood, savings, and progress

Drynosaur app interface showing the evolving pixel art dinosaur

Features

More than just a tracker

Stay motivated while you take a break from drinking with tools that keep every alcohol free challenge fun.

Evolution Keeps You Going

Watch your Drynosaur evolve as you stack alcohol free days.

Small changes compound over time. See your Drynosaur evolve and grow stronger with you.

Quick Daily Check-Ins

Keep track of how you're feeling in seconds.

Log your mood, alcohol free status, and reflections without breaking your flow. Perfect for month long challenges.

Milestones & Achievements

Unlock rewards as you hit milestones.

Start your alcohol free era and hit alcohol free milestones to unlock fossils.

Tools For Tough Moments

Distractions at the ready.

Campfire exercises, tips, and mini games help you stay focused when social plans or late nights tempt you.

How It Works

Your challenge in three steps

Check in daily, celebrate milestones, and
watch your Drynosaur evolve as you stay alcohol free.

1. Check In Daily

Track how you're feeling and log your day with a quick tap.

Daily check-in screen

2. Celebrate Milestones

Maintain your alcohol free streak and start your alcohol free era.

Milestone achievement screen

3. Watch It Evolve

Your Drynosaur evolves as you stack more alcohol free days.

Drynosaur evolution screen

Testimonials

Built for people cutting back on alcohol

Drynosaur helps power through alcohol free challenges.

Sarah T.

Finished a 30-day reset

"Watching my Drynosaur evolve made the challenge feel like a win. It kept me going when I wanted to quit."

Michael K.

Does Dry January every year

"It turns a month without drinks into a game. The milestones and quick check-ins made it easy to keep saying yes to my goal."

Gareth H.

Creator of Drynosaur

"I built Drynosaur for anyone considering a break from alcohol. Wether that's for good or for 30 days, it's a fun way to stay motivated."

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about going alcohol free with Drynosaur.

Ready for your next alcohol free challenge?

Drynosaur keeps you motivated with daily check-ins, era milestones, and evolving dinosaurs that make taking a break from drinking fun.

Make hangovers go extinct, one alcohol free day at a time.

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