# Quit Smoking with AJ — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of Quit Smoking with AJ by Universal Relaxation Ltd, rated 4.00/5 from 7 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-smoking-with-aj/id301068353/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-smoking-with-aj/id301068353.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Quit Smoking with AJ? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Highly effective for quitting smoking - 😌 Very relaxing and soothing voice - 😴 Induces sleep effectively - 💰 Good value for money - 💪 Provides motivation and mental tools - ✨ Helps overcome mental addiction - 🚀 Improves quality of life - 🌟 Customization options available - 🧘‍♀️ Helps with relaxation and stress reduction **Cons** - 🐛 Technical glitches and bugs - 🔊 Volume inconsistencies - 👂 Annoying pop/click sound - ⚫ Black screen issues - 😵 Startling noises - 📉 Audio quality issues **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes - Black screen on launch - App not working after updates - Loud pop sound between sections - Volume jumps significantly - Audio playback issues (static/crackling) - App freezes on startup **Most requested features** - Fix technical glitches and bugs - Address the 'pop' sound issue - Improve audio quality - Add a smoking calculator - Implement a 'stop noting nails' program - Fix the 'delayed wake' feature - Provide a way to calculate hypnosis session duration ## Newest reviews (18 of 84) ### 3/5 — App stopped working *2017-01-03* I love this app and listen to it every night. A few days ago it stopped working, and will not play. Please help! ### 3/5 — some annoying things *2014-12-04* Seems like a well thought out and well functioning app, but I haven’t used it long enough to tell if it is effective. My only major grief is that between the induction and the therapy recordings, there are a few high pitched clicks, and the therapy recording is much louder than the induction. It just annoys me every time when the therapy starts, which I would assume is fairly contraproductive. ### 2/5 — would be great *2013-07-30, version 6.1* the first part of this app is wonderful, very relaxing. but right after the induction there is a crackly noise and the volume jumps very loud, startling you out of your zone. if they could fix that technical error then this would be very helpful. ### 5/5 — Amazing!! *2012-02-06* I honestly didn't even realize it was working until I realized I hadn't been to the store in a week!!! I bought it as a "well, we will see". And I stuck to it and BAM!!!! Just amazing!! More energy! Better quality of life! Thank you! Thank you! ### 5/5 — 👍👍 *2012-01-22* I have tried and failed to quit smoking numerous times in the past. This app is relaxing and Andrew does a fine job of putting you in a mental trance and letting your subconscious do the work for you! Was a pack a day smoker, and With the help of Andrew, I haven't had a cigarette in 22 days and no longer crave them! ### 5/5 — Relaxing and effective *2012-01-01* Brilliant app. Could listen to his voice all day. Finally feel like I genuinely want to quit smoking forever! ### 5/5 — Great app *2011-12-28* I'm not sure if this app alone helped me to stop smoking as I was also taking champix but I have not had a cigarette for almost 9 weeks now! No matter what you do it will always take will power to stop smoking but things like this can only help to make it that little bit easier... And if nothing else it's great for a good night's sleep! I would recommend but only if you are dead set on giving up and remember it's not a miracle app! ### 4/5 — Learned to love this app *2011-11-03* In spite of the issues with this app (the volume increase, mainly, and that pop) I really like this app. I have always had difficulty turning off all the thoughts trying to sleep, even as a child. This app never fails to put me to sleep, even with the louder second section. I also hated the background music at first and found it horribly distracting, and still fell asleep! After approximately a month, listening every night at bedtime, I have quit smoking. I cut back and am using nicotine replacement still, but feel determined that this time the quit will stick. I love how you can hear and feel the compassion in Andrew's wonderful voice and positive suggestions. It now feels like listening to a supportive friend who only has your best interest at heart and wants you to succeed. I downloaded other of his apps because I enjoyed the relaxation and sleep induced by this one. My favorite thing is the option settings!!! You can stay asleep or wake up, long or short induction, or repeat the sequence multiple times! I sincerely thank you, Andrew, from the bottom of my healthier heart! *****Update**** Thank you for the updates. There is still the issue of the louder second portion. Still has the "pop," too. At first I thought these issue were fixed, but I must have fallen asleep earlier because when I don't fall asleep, I still hear a difference. Still love the app, but do wish this was fixed. (It's worse in the "confidence" app.) ### 5/5 — Smoke Free *2011-10-05* I will say that to quit smoking, I think you have to be mentally ready to quit smoking. But I don't think it's a coincidence that I was using this app for almost 3 weeks when that switch finally flipped in my head. I haven't used the app in almost two months now, but I haven't had a cigarette, either. The app really does a great job of installing the idea in your mind that you are not a smoker... and now I'm not! Thanks Andrew! ### 5/5 — Great app *2011-07-30, version 5.0* Money well spent considering the cost of cigarettes! I haven't smoked in two months, great app! I'm getting the self confidence app now, hope it works too, thank you! ### 5/5 — I've quit! *2011-07-21* I have been using this app for 2 weeks now and after 12 years of smoking I have not had a cigarette for 8 days and I feel great! Let's hope I can stick to it with the help of this app!! ### 5/5 — 10 months and counting *2011-06-12* My husband and I both used this app and have been smoke free for 10 months now. I found Andrew Johnson's voice very relaxing and soothing and have since brought more apps. Highly recommended. ### 3/5 — Quit smoking *2011-05-25, version 5.0* That annoying pop sound really takes awAy from hypnosis. If ur in a relaxed state it startling to here that pop sound. Otherwise wouldn't gave higher rating. Please fix!! ### 5/5 — Andrew Johnson is a life saver! *2011-05-11, version 5.0* Great app, quit smoking for 6 months now! Thank you Andrew! ### 5/5 — Great app! I am at 11 days! *2011-04-26* I have been so pleased with this app. The suggestions are all working. I am able to see others smoking without any cravings. Awesome!!! Here's an update. I am now past 35 days without a smoke. Great app! Thanks for helping me kick the habit. ### 5/5 — Worth it *2011-04-15* First off, if you think you can buy this app and listen to it once and be done smoking your probably wrong. But if you get this app and follow the directions you will be on your way to becoming a non-smoker. It is only day one for me and I have already reduced my smoking significantly. There is no magic way to quit smoking, it takes willpower and being ready to quit. This app will help give you the mental tools to overcome the urge to smoke, and provide you with the motivation you need to be successful. Thank you Andrew, this is not the only app of yours that I used and I will likely be using more to help better myself. You have mastered the power of influence and I can not say thank you enough!! ### 2/5 — Love Andrew but pop sound disrupting *2011-04-06, version 5.0* I got this for my husband because I love Andrew's Lose Weight app but the popping sound as the induction transitions to the next section was a turn off to him. Smokers are very sensitive to everything and this is an unfortunate problem with the app. Please fix. ### 4/5 — Helped me cut down and sleep *2011-03-26, version 5.0* They seemed to have fix the popping noise everyone previously complained about. I learned about Andrew Johnson because of the sleep/ relax app which after nearly a year, still works like a charm. How long does it take to quit for those that say this works? I'm a heavy smoker who's been smoking for more than 10 years. It's only been about a week for me but I have cut down... Will it help me quit? Stay tuned... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2012-11-18* Good for sleeping but that's just about it. You actually get up wanting to smoke, my wife tried it and said exactly same thing. There are better free apps out there, don't waste your time and money. ### 1/5 — Crashes! *2012-01-11* Usually love AJ but this keeps crashing, not managed to listen to it once yet! ### 1/5 — No Longer Works - Black Screen *2010-07-28, version 0* I paid $2.99 for this app. Suddenly it just opens and goes straight to a black screen. Either fix the app or give everyone a prompt refund! ### 1/5 — Not happy *2010-07-25* App is not working on my iPhone 4 just getting a black screen. Not happy at all. Can't rate if not working. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2010-07-22, version 0* Black screen ### 1/5 — Does not work and no reply from the support *2010-07-22, version 0* This app does not work - opens a black screen and then crashes. Tried to reinstall 3 times with the same result. Requests for help, fix or refund are going unanswered. Next step - complain to Apple... ### 1/5 — Does not work *2010-07-22, version 0* I can only see a black screen after you start the app. ### 1/5 — HELP! *2010-07-21, version 0* Does not launch since the update! I get a black screen then it shuts down 30 seconds later. Please help, I love this app & want it back. ### 1/5 — Do you have the brain span of a gold fish *2010-04-02* What a load of tosh, top 10 most useless app ### 1/5 — No help at all *2010-01-18, version 0* I had successfully quit for 2 weeks and then came across this and thought it would be a great way for me to stay motivated and smokefree. The day after I tried this I ended up smoking half a pack. :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 33 years and I quit *2022-09-23, version 9.2* It took me some time to write this review. I quit smoking in May 2001 after 33 years of being a prolific smoker. I smoked every day. I loved to smoke. It is how I took a break and rewarded myself and all of the things. I always told myself if I could make it through one day without a cigarette I would never smoke again.The week I turned 50 I got shingles and was not feeling well. I had been listening to Andrew Johnson’s relax meditations for quite some time and downloaded the quitting smoking meditation which I believe is more like a type of hypnosis which I didn’t really believe in.I listened to it twice.That was it. I can’t really tell you what he said because I went into a meditative state or fell asleep.What I can tell you is that I have not smoked since the first day that I listened to it.I miss smoking but oddly every time I think about actually doing it I feel sort of nauseous. I hope that someone will read this and take a chance and it will help them the way it helped me. With gratitude I thank you Andrew. ### 5/5 — Helpful & soothing *2016-02-15* Great tool for quitting cold turkey. ### 5/5 — It really does work *2014-10-19* I've been smoking for 25 years and tried a few different methods of stopping. I listened to this app every night for 4 weeks and slowly I lost my urge to have a cigarette and stopped without any cravings. I really recommend using this app to stop smoking. Thank you Andrew Johnson xx ### 5/5 — Fantastic!!! *2013-12-20, version 6.1* If you're really ready to quit. This will surely help!!! ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2013-03-27, version 6.1* Love this! Listen every night almost. Been smoke free for over 2 months! Also i have Never fallen asleep faster or stayed asleep better! I bought 2 more of his apps!! ### 5/5 — Finally *2012-10-09* Honestly was trying to quit for 3 years... With true dedication. Then I saw this app and said 'why not?!?!' ... Took 2 weeks of listening to it at least everyother day.. And then, I just didn't feel like smoking anymore... 2 years and six months, I can thank this program (exclusively) for helping me fulfill my dream!! Seriously, I have recommended this app to everyone and will never forget it ### 5/5 — It works *2012-09-19* 24 days now. And no patches or gum. Straight cold turkey. Would have been impossible without this. Thank you AJ ### 5/5 — i love it! *2012-09-05* i was a heavy smoker for 10 years never tried to stop. then i found Dr Andrews app. listen to it every night for few weeks, and always fell asleep. i dont even know what he was talking about after 5-10 min but now i am smoke free for 2,5 months! well, it worked for me so THANK YOU 👍 ### 5/5 — Yay *2012-04-18* This app is awesome! I love this guy! I've been off smokes for two weeks now(with the help of patches) but this is the first time in 5 years I've been able to go more than one day without them. The only thing I'm not sure about is... Am I meant to fall asleep and hear the quitting part while asleep? Or awake? Because I always fall asleep before that haha ### 5/5 — Love his voice!!!! *2012-03-03, version 6.1* Listened to this last night, I fell asleep to his gorgeous voice and didn't crave a smoke this morning! Definitely happy with this purchase!!!!!!!!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*