quitSTART - Quit Smoking

quitSTART - Quit Smoking

by ICF International, Inc.

2.4K ratings
161 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 18, 2012
  • April 22, 2026

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This app supports individuals aiming to quit smoking by offering personalized tips, inspiration, and challenges based on their smoking history. It helps users prepare for quitting, track progress with badges, manage cravings, and stay motivated on their journey to a healthier, smokefree life.

Personalized quitting tips
Progress monitoring and badges
Craving and mood management
Distraction games and challenges
Customizable Quit Kit
Social media sharing
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User reviews

Not What I Was Hoping For

This app is frustrating. It tells me I have “x” number of things to do. Nowhere does it tell me what those things are. The tips are not useful.

There’s a date on the home page marking when I joined the app. It counts up from then, not my quit date. So…the app is more important than my accomplishment. Okay.

There is a “distract me” with games. Only one generic flappy bird on works. Everything else is you staring at a loading screen with what looks like a rocking, highly traumatized panda.

Is he traumatized because this app keeps reminding him about smoking when he’s six months out? Or that the app doesn’t care that he’s said he’s doing fine? Maybe!
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Suggestion

Would like to be able edit the prices to see how much money I save. I don’t just buy smokes, I typically spend about $25-30. Would be nice to be able to see that running total in the app.

Felt supported

I liked the progress updates the app offered. Ie.how much you saved (for me the $ was about half of what the cost actually was - showed I had saved 120 in 2 weeks and that was actually the cost for one week) still helpful to watch the dollars add up. I also liked tally of smokes that I’ve said no to - that’s inspirational to keep going. I would absolutely recommend this app to someone who is ready to quit smoking.
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Great App but…

This is a great app from the cancer society, and it is completely free with no ads which I really appreciate. It provides tips throughout the day and even offers distraction activities to help curb cravings. The only issue I have is of the five or six games that they have, only one of them work this whole time I’ve had the app. Same thing happened with my husband only one actually work. I would give this five stars if the games would be functional within the app. Would also like to see more physical health related improvements that are occurring during the quit process. But overall, I would recommend this app to help people during the quit process.
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I’m disappointed

I enjoy seeing my health progress but this app doesn’t offer anything close to that.
All this is, is a check-in app with a daily quote that I wrote or the app chooses to encourage me which is nice but I just don’t get it.
We all have friends or family members who would be much better at seeing encouraging things to us and just reading quotes from your app.
The part that encourages me is to see the progress of my health like; blood- oxygen levels and my heart rate and my pulse and everything other apps give you things like that is much more encouraging than this App is, I’m sorry but it’s not helpful at all.😭
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Distract me games not loading

Bug

Challenges not working properly

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add more mood options for check-ins

Feature

Allow editing of quit date and settings

Feature

Improve navigation and make it more intuitive

Feature

Provide instructions and a help section

Feature

FAQ

What does the quitSTART app do?

quitSTART is a free application designed to help people quit smoking. It uses your personal smoking history to provide tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges to support your journey to becoming smokefree and improving your health.

What are the key features of quitSTART?

Key features include personalized preparation tips, progress monitoring with achievement badges, strategies for managing cravings and bad moods, distracting games and challenges, a customizable 'Quit Kit' for storing helpful resources, and the ability to share progress on social media.

Is quitSTART free to use?

Yes, quitSTART is a completely free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it accessible to everyone looking for support to quit smoking.

Who is quitSTART designed for?

This app is specifically designed for individuals who have decided to quit smoking. It caters to anyone seeking a structured and supportive tool to navigate the challenges of quitting and maintain a smokefree lifestyle.

How does the app help manage cravings?

The app offers various methods to manage cravings and bad moods in healthy ways. This includes providing distraction through engaging games and challenges, and allowing you to store helpful tips and inspirations in your personal 'Quit Kit' for quick access when needed.