Folklore vs I Am DrugFree: Which Is Better in 2026?

Folklore by Helena Bioinformatics is a free public web tool for automated ACMG/AMP classification of individual human germline variants on GRCh38. Enter a supported HGVS expression, SPDI, rsID or genomic coordinate for a nuclear SNV or simple insertion or deletion smaller than 50 bp. When the variant resolves uniquely and interpretation succeeds, Folklore shows the normalized variant, the automated classification and reported criteria, and available evidence such as ClinVar assertions and population allele frequencies, with source versions. ClinVar assertions are displayed separately from the automated classification. No account is required for public single-variant queries. Clinical use of a result requires review by a qualified genetics professional.

The public service is available at https://folklore.helena.bio/. Its browser interface lets a visitor start with one variant identifier and inspect the returned interpretation and supporting annotations. This makes the service relevant to researchers, genetics professionals and learners looking for an accessible way to explore ACMG/AMP variant classification and the evidence reported for a supported variant. The public workflow concerns a single variant on the GRCh38 reference assembly.

The distinction between automated classification and existing database assertions matters when reading a result. Folklore presents ClinVar assertions separately, so visitors can examine those records alongside the automated interpretation rather than treating them as the same conclusion. Available source versions and supporting evidence help readers understand the information behind a result. Evidence availability and successful interpretation depend on the submitted variant; a uniquely resolved input and a successful query are necessary before an interpretation can be shown.

Visitors can read the public guide at https://folklore.helena.bio/acmg-variant-classification and a worked example at https://folklore.helena.bio/examples/acmg-variant-classification before submitting their own supported query. These pages explain the public single-variant workflow and provide a concrete example of the information to review. The public browser service is free to access without registration. Its automated output should be reviewed in the relevant clinical and scientific context by a qualified genetics professional before clinical use.

I Am DrugFree is an iPhone app for people who want a private place to track sober time, reflect on daily patterns and keep useful coping tools close. The core experience does not require an account or a public profile, so using the app does not mean joining a social network or sharing a personal recovery story.

The app brings progress tracking, a journal and short exercises into one place. Counters and milestones help you see time passing, while widgets keep useful information within reach. You can record cravings and triggers, notice what happened around a difficult moment and return to those observations later. These records are intended for reflection, not as a diagnosis or a judgement about your progress.

When you need a small pause, guided breathing and brief grounding tools offer something concrete to focus on. An urge timer and your own reasons for making a change can help you organize the next few minutes. You can use the journal to describe what helped, what felt difficult and what you want to try next. The app is designed to fit around the support and routines you already have.

An optional Sober Coach provides AI-assisted conversation through Google Gemini. This feature works online and requires the relevant adult consent before use. It is separate from the private, on-device core tracking experience and should not be treated as medical advice or emergency support.

I built I Am DrugFree for people who prefer a personal tracker over a public feed. It can accompany a break from a substance, a longer-term sobriety goal or an effort to understand a habit. Your goals can change as you learn more about what works for you.

The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases. Current prices and terms are shown in the App Store and inside the app. The website also provides practical recovery resources. I Am DrugFree supports reflection; it does not replace professional treatment, supervised withdrawal or emergency care.

What problem it solves

It brings sober-time tracking, private reflection, and short coping tools into one place, so people can notice patterns and choose a manageable next step.