# SmokeSquad: Quit Smoking — Smoke-free counter & SOS

> Quit smoking aid with guided craving relief, situation-specific advice, and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Krol.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokesquad-quit-smoking/id6801520457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Krol](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801520459)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Polish
- Released: 2026-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokesquad-quit-smoking/id6801520457/reviews.md

## What is SmokeSquad?

Most quit-smoking apps count days. SmokeSquad counts too — but it was built around something else: those three minutes when you're standing there knowing you're about to light one.

THREE MINUTES THAT DECIDE
A craving is short. The problem is that in that moment you're usually alone. SmokeSquad gives you something to do — and someone who answers.

SQUAD — THERE ARE REAL PEOPLE ON THE OTHER SIDE
You press SOS and pick what's going on: a party, stress, coffee, boredom, someone smoking next to you, a bad day. People who are quitting too get a notification and reply with a message that fits your situation.
- You're anonymous — you choose your nickname
- Nothing to type: ready-made, kind messages, one tap
- No chat, so no hate
- At the end you share how it went — and those who helped can see it
- You can help others too. It's one of the best ways to stay smoke-free yourself

PHOENIX PROTOCOL — A SLIP DOESN'T ERASE EVERYTHING
Smoked one? You don't start from zero. Your total smoke-free time, your money saved, your rank and badges all stay. What you've built counts, not one bad day.

SAFE AND SAVINGS GOAL
See how much money stays in your pocket. Set a goal, add a photo, and uncover it piece by piece as your savings grow.

A LETTER EVERY DAY
Every day you get a short letter about what's happening in your body right now. The letters stay forever, so you can always go back.

THREE MINUTES TO GET THROUGH
When a craving hits, you have three games, three minutes each. That's usually how long the wave lasts.

FOR SMOKERS AND FOR VAPERS
A separate mode for e-cigarettes, with its own calculations and texts.

PRIVACY
No account, no email, no phone number. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- SOS button for craving management
- Timed audio exercises (movement, breathing, grounding)
- Situation-specific coping strategies
- Craving pattern identification and prediction
- Milestone tracking based on health data
- Financial savings tracker
- Daily motivational messages

## Is SmokeSquad safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SmokeSquad.

## Is SmokeSquad legit?

SmokeSquad: Quit Smoking has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SmokeSquad is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokesquad-quit-smoking/id6801520457/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic app that stands out from others

*2026-08-26*

One of the best quit apps I’ve used. Clean, functional, creative, straightforward! Very well thought out features and tools to kick this nasty habit. I’m a vaper, not a smoker, but I’m using it anyways. Would be great to see a version for vaping or even an option to select vaping instead of cigarettes within this app. Keep up the great work!

## Frequently asked questions about SmokeSquad

### Does SmokeSquad have ads?

No, SmokeSquad is completely ad-free. The app was built without advertisements to provide an uninterrupted user experience focused on quitting.

### How does SmokeSquad help with cravings?

SmokeSquad features an SOS button that guides users through three-minute audio exercises designed to manage nicotine cravings. These exercises include movement, breathing, grounding, and tension release techniques.

### What kind of support does SmokeSquad offer for specific situations?

The app identifies nine common situations where people often relapse, such as coffee breaks or stress. For each situation, SmokeSquad provides specific, actionable instructions to help users navigate the urge to smoke.

### How does SmokeSquad track progress?

SmokeSquad tracks progress through twenty milestones, from twenty minutes to fifteen years smoke-free, based on WHO and CDC data. Some milestones include self-administered tests to help users feel their progress.

### Can SmokeSquad predict when I might have a craving?

Yes, SmokeSquad remembers when urges typically occur. After identifying five crisis hours, it can show your pattern and provide a fifteen-minute warning before a craving is likely to start.

### What is the Phoenix Protocol in SmokeSquad?

The Phoenix Protocol acknowledges that quitting often involves multiple attempts. If you smoke, the streak counter resets, but your progress is still recognized, as the app does not treat relapses as failures.

### What devices does SmokeSquad support?

SmokeSquad is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app was released on August 16, 2026, and its latest version is 1.4, last updated on August 28, 2026.

### What is the age rating for SmokeSquad?

SmokeSquad has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, focusing on providing helpful tools for quitting smoking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-09-30

New: on first launch we invite you to the Squad, the community that replies when you press SOS. We've also added SmokeSquad Premium. If you already have the app, it stays free for you forever.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-22

The biggest update since SmokeSquad launched.

SQUAD - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Having a crisis? Tap what's going on - a party, stress, coffee, boredom, someone smoking next to you - and say it with a ready-made sentence. People who are quitting too get a notification and reply with a message that fits your situation.
- Fully anonymous, you choose your nickname
- Nothing to type, no chat, no hate
- At the end you share how it went, and they know they helped
- The longer you stay smoke-free, the more valuable your frame

SAVINGS GOAL
Set what you're saving for, add a photo and uncover it piece by piece as your savings grow.

NEW SAFE
An open safe that fills up with more coins and bills the longer you hold on.

MOOD
One tap shows how you're feeling today. Others in the Squad can see it.

AND MORE
- The Phoenix Protocol shows how many days until your next rank
- Faster Breakout game, real high scores are possible now
- Refreshed design and many small improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2026-09-19

The Phoenix Protocol works differently now: you choose whether it was a single cigarette (your streak continues) or you're going back to smoking (only the current streak resets). Your safe, rank, badges and history are never lost again. A new counter, "Total smoke-free", shows your entire smoke-free time.

This update deletes nothing — everything you have stays.

Improved iCloud backup.

### 1.4 — 2026-08-28

Vape mode — puff counter, its own milestones and texts.
Twenty ranks instead of ten, with new descriptions.
Three games for the moment it hits: Bricks, Pairs and Snake.
New ticker lines and language fixes.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-25

The app is now available in English. Fixes to the fact ticker and the comparisons. A rating prompt after a craving you've beaten.

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