# Never Better — Start Quitting

> Substance abuse management app for tracking quit progress and spending. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Gordon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-better/id1577866556 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Gordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577866558)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-better/id1577866556/reviews.md

## What is Never Better?

START QUITTING

Never Better is free substance abuse management app that helps you track your quit progress, spending, and more. No profiles, no social media, just you.

Achieve your goal of cutting down on these commonly abused substances with Never Better:

- Alcohol
- Weed
- Tobacco
- Pain Meds
- Uppers
- Downers
- Caffeine
- Sugar
- Binge Eating
- Porn
- Gaming (Video Games/Gambling)
- Shopping
- Social Media

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Simply answer a few questions about what you use, how often you use, and how much you spend on the substance. Never Better will help you either taper off your use, or you can choose to go "Cold Turkey". This app helps you manage your progress by monitoring your usage over time, spending vs. savings, and your mood throughout your quit journey. 

• Taper Off Mode
    - Taper off your usage by logging daily. This mode will reduce one “session” each week.
    - When you get to 0 weekly uses, begin to count up the days that you don't use, and celebrate your healthy days of being Never Better. 

• Cold Turkey Mode
    - In this mode, you’ll stop using right away. Use the app to track each day you don’t use. Watch the numbers of days you’ve been Never Better grow as you continue to become healthier.

• Already Quit Mode
    - This mode allows you to choose a past quit date. You'll be able to track how many days it's been, and continue logging your days of being Never Better.

PRIVACY

Never Better is proud to have a strict and simple privacy policy. Never Better never collects or transmits your personal data over the web. You will never be asked to create a profile, add an email address, or generate a password. Your information is only stored locally on your device, so you can confidently track your progress knowing that the information is solely yours and yours alone. Never Better also provides a security lock feature to lock the app so you can keep your sensitive data away from prying eyes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By using this app, we are not advising, implying, or suggesting that any person (especially those with alcohol or opioid related abuse) attempt to quit without first consulting a doctor or medical professional. Any users that are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms should seek immediate medical care.

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## Key features

- Track quit progress
- Monitor spending vs. savings
- Log daily usage
- Taper off mode
- Cold turkey mode
- Already quit mode
- Local data storage
- Security lock feature

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-better/id1577866556/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I’ll give this five stars

*2025-05-20, version 1.0.8*

I appreciate efforts to create freeware in Apple’s toxic SAAS “In App Purchases” ecosystem. Apps with in-app purchases get promoted with engagement-optimized ranking by Apple. If app search rank were truly organic, most top-ranked apps in a category like this would be freeware.

That being said, the way I usually quit nicotine is by increasing the total minute interval between doses. 

What I really need is an app where I can hit a button for a “dose” that then measures the minute interval between doses. There should also be an option to briefly notate each dose. Then at the end of the day I get a digest mapping the intervals.

Yesterday I did this on a sheet of paper:

1:06 AM, 2 inhales

8:19 AM, 2 inhales (433 minutes)

10:04 AM, 2 inhales (105 minutes)

12:36 PM, 2.5 inhales (214 minutes)

2:11 PM, 1 inhale (95 minutes)

5:38 PM, 2 inhales (207 minutes)

7:31 PM, 2 inhales (173 minutes)

9:49 PM, 2 inhales (138 minutes)

11:50 PM, 2 inhales (121 minutes)

I want an app log where I can hit a button and create a daily digest like that (with minute intervals) automatically instead of scribbling it on paper and doing the math in my head.

Eventually, my intervals get longer and longer until I am down to ten inhales per day, then five, then two, then I quit entirely. [Can you tell I’ve been fully addicted to nicotine many times before and quit for months/years in a cycle repeated about eight times?]

### 5/5 — Easy app to get clean

*2024-02-03*

I really like this app. I know things unlock in achievements but for the first day clean in long time I would of liked to see affirmations when I’m struggling most but other than that it’s brill

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-04-10*

Currently using it. So simple to use! The only thing missing is the option to track the current day. It only tells you when you have reached the maximum. Unless I didn’t see the option…

### 5/5 — Super User Friendly

*2021-10-13, version 1.0.1*

Incredible app that personalizes the quitting process for your unique needs. I don’t feel shamed or pressured, just like I have a supportive coach helping me cut back and reach my goals. I highly recommend this!

### 5/5 — Clean & Functional

*2021-10-02, version 1.0.1*

This app is the first quitting app that looks nice and is user friendly. It’s easy to track your usage and see progress. It helped me cut down and quit in 4 weeks. Now I’m racking up the days I haven’t used. You don’t have to make a profile or connect it with social media, so your progress is just for you. I’d recommend this app for anyone trying to reduce their usage of an unhealthy substance and make their life better.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-09-26, version 1.0*

Awesome, thoughtful app. Let’s you choose between cold turkey or tapering off. Recommend to anyone trying to cut down.

## Frequently asked questions about Never Better

### What substances can Never Better help me quit?

Never Better supports quitting a wide range of substances and behaviors including alcohol, weed, tobacco, pain meds, uppers, downers, caffeine, sugar, binge eating, porn, gaming, shopping, social media, and more.

### How does Never Better track my progress?

Never Better allows you to log your usage, track spending versus savings, and monitor your mood throughout your quit journey. It offers specific modes to guide your progress.

### What are the different quit modes in Never Better?

Never Better offers 'Taper Off Mode' to gradually reduce usage, 'Cold Turkey Mode' to stop immediately, and 'Already Quit Mode' to track days since a past quit date.

### Is my data safe with Never Better?

Yes, Never Better has a strict privacy policy and never collects or transmits your personal data over the web. All information is stored locally on your device.

### Can I secure my data in Never Better?

Never Better provides a security lock feature, allowing you to lock the app to protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access.

### Does Never Better have ads?

No, Never Better does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free and ad-free application.

### What is the rating for Never Better?

Never Better has a high rating of 5.0 stars based on 8 user ratings.

### On which devices can I use Never Better?

Never Better is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2022-11-15

- NEW: Clean Day Streaks! Keep track of each consecutive day you do not log a session during an individual week (same goes for Never Better/Cold Turkey mode).
- NEW: Track mood and keep a journal while logging a clean day in Never Better (quit journey completion) or Cold Turkey mode.
- Fixed sorting by date in Log screen and Progress charts
- Fixed and issue where Never Better mode would not be activated after the completion date
- Bug fixes and UX enhancements

### 1.0.7 — 2022-02-21

- NEW: How It Works section that explains in greater detail how each quit mode works and the science behind it.
- NEW: Journal view of logged sessions. Display your notes and mood as you would with journal entries in the Log screen.
- Dashboard now shows daily progress rather than week. Tapping this will display the weekly progress.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to become unresponsive after some time
- Fix completions chart height issues in full screen view
- UI/UX Improvements
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2022-01-01

- New! Quit Modes. You can now choose from 3 different quit modes: Taper-Off Mode, Cold Turkey Mode, and Already Quit Mode. The Already Quit mode allows you to choose a custom date if you have already quit in the past.
- Improvements to Never Better mode and Cold Turkey mode performance
- Added warning disclaimer and terms and conditions before using the app
- Additional bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2021-12-16

- Total savings to date has been fixed to accurately show savings since start date
- Additional bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2021-11-06

- New! Export your data to PDF
- Date filter now pulls data from current date (ex: Month = one month from today)
- Localization (looking for volunteers to help translate!)
- Improvements to App Lock security measures (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Bug fixes

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