# Quit Vaping vs Pause

The clearest difference is monetization model: Quit Vaping at free with in-app purchases against Pause's subscription. Quit Vaping also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Pause's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quit Vaping sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Quit Vaping against 5.0 for Pause. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quit Vaping has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Quit Vaping's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pause's.

Quit Vaping ships an update every 10 days, Pause every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quit Vaping | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-vaping/id1479615245/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-desk-stretch-breaks/id6810695690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Kopp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439387370) | [KCO Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805630993) |

## What reviewers say

### Quit Vaping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-vaping/id1479615245)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to help users quit vaping and e-cigarettes. It includes a unique buddy system for mutual support, a community forum, and various trackers for progress and cravings. The app aims to make the quitting process more manageable and achievable.

**Highlights:** Buddy System for quitting together, Community Forum for support, Future Quit Date setting, Streak Timer and Tracker, Vape, Pod, and eJuice Tracker, Quit Coach features, Money Calculator and Timeline Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quit Coach | $7.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Quit Plan 6 Months | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Quit Plan 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Customize | $1.99 | one-time |
| Community Badge | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for quitting vaping
- 🚀 Motivating features like progress tracking and milestones
- 💡 Supportive community and accountability
- 🤑 Ability to track money saved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with daily check-in streak and puff tracking
- 💰 Limited free features, need to pay for premium
- 🤔 Some unrealistic health claims
- 🤖 Unintuitive interface and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Daily check-in streak resets unexpectedly
- Puff tracking not working accurately
- Community features like messaging not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add lower nicotine level options (0.5mg)
- Provide more gradual quitting goals and milestones
- Improve community features like notifications and post organization
- Add currency options beyond just USD


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-desk-stretch-breaks/id6810695690)

This app provides guided desk stretches and gentle reminders to help you feel better during your workday. It offers various routines for neck, shoulders, hands, and wrists, along with breathing exercises and calming scenes. Enjoy chair-friendly movement options and step-by-step guidance without any advertising or pressure.

**Highlights:** Guided desk stretches, Gentle reminders, Neck & Shoulder Reset, Hands & Wrists Break, Seated and standing movement, Breathing practices, Calming scenes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Plus · Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pause Plus · 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pause Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quit Vaping free?

Quit Vaping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pause free?

Pause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quit Vaping or Pause?

Pause is rated higher. Quit Vaping averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Pause averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Quit Vaping or Pause have ads?

Neither Quit Vaping nor Pause shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quit Vaping or Pause?

Quit Vaping ships an update every 10 days, and Pause every 9 days. Most recently, Quit Vaping was updated on November 15, 2026 and Pause on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*