Comparison

Puff Count vs starmatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Puff Count

This app helps users reduce and quit vaping by tracking puff counts, nicotine levels, and progress over time. It offers features like custom quit plans, daily limits, and social support to guide users towards a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Track Puffs
  • Track Mg Levels
  • Visualize Quit Progress
  • Custom Quit Plan
  • Quit with Friends
  • Daily Limits
  • Goal Tracking
Features
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Concerned about your vaping habit and what it's doing to your health? Looking to cut back but can't live without that feeling? Puff Count is a proven-to-work app that will help you quit vaping. Join over 800,000 users who use Puff Count and start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle now. Features: - Track Puffs - Track Mg Levels - Visualize your quit progress over time - Daily, weekly, and monthly status - Quit with your Friends - Create Your Custom Quit Plan - Daily Limits - Goal Tracking Track Puffs: Easily track every puff you take. Usage Monitor: Visualize your progress over time with daily, weekly, and monthly usage graphs. Daily Puff Limit & Mg Strength: Set daily limits to hold yourself accountable and reduce the amount you vape every day! Set your Mg strength to better understand how much nic you’re consuming. Recognize Triggers: Tracking your vaping statistics and tendencies will help you recognize, and avoid triggers that make it harder to quit vaping. Quit Buddies: You don’t have to do this alone! Invite your friends to Puff Count and stay up to date on each other’s progress. Custom Quit Plan: Choose the date you want to quit vaping for good, and Puff Count will help you get there! By using daily limits that adapt to your habits, Puff Count will guide you through the journey of quitting for good! What are you waiting for? Take back control of your health with Puff Count! Some features within the app require an additional subscription. When you purchase a subscription, please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Find Our Terms of Use : https://www.quiet.app/legal-notices Privacy Policy : https://www.quiet.app/privacy-policy

About

starmatch

Connect with your favorite creators through AI-powered voice chats. Log in, discover your match, and start engaging in real-time conversations. VIP members enjoy unlimited messaging, instant replies, and exclusive features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice chat
  • Creator matching
  • Unlimited messaging (VIP)
  • Instant replies (VIP)
  • Image sharing (VIP)
  • Exclusive profiles (VIP)
Features
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star match is finally here.  1) easily log in 2) reveal your star match 3) start chatting --- VIP members only • unlimited messages • get instant replies • share unlimited images • chat 24/7 • night mode • reveal exclusive profiles • coming soon: unlimited voice calls • ad free starmatch offers a weekly auto-renewing subscription pricing may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. the subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your apple account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. you can go to your account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. your account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. if you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. terms and conditions: http://starmatch.link/terms privacy policy: http://starmatch.link/privacy

Screenshots

Puff Count4 screens
starmatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Puff Count at free with in-app purchases against starmatch's subscription. starmatch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puff Count sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and starmatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Puff Count against 4.3 for starmatch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Puff Count's written reviews are positive against 33% of starmatch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puff Count ships an update weekly, starmatch every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Puff Count versus starmatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuff Countstarmatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.7K ratings) — better4.3 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews20.2% of reviews33.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K3.5K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRodger Studio (Apps)iconic hearts holdings, inc.

Customer experience

Puff Count

All ratings2,578 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.7%

starmatch

All ratings3,496 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative58.2%

User reviews

Puff Count

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking puffs and nicotine intake
  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Motivates users to quit or reduce vaping
  • 🤝 Ability to compete with friends to reduce puffs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model, not free
  • 🔒 Paywall restricts access to core features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including puff count resets
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options

starmatch

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast response time
  • 👍 Fun and interactive
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy AI responses
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔍 Unclear purpose and functionality
  • 🚫 Inappropriate content

Bugs and requests

Puff Count

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Inconsistent puff count tracking
  • Issues with subscription management and cancellation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Widget for quick puff tracking
  • Ability to edit past puff entries
  • Integration with wearable devices
  • More advanced analytics and progress tracking

starmatch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • Unable to delete accounts
  • Messaging and notification problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more creators and personalities
  • Improve AI conversation quality
  • Integrate with Sendit for AI ratings
  • Provide more age-appropriate content

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Puff Count

Subscriptions9
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited 30% Off3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited Annual$59.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Puff Count Unlimited Annual$89.991 Year
10 purchases

starmatch

Subscriptions4
  • Starmatch Diamond Membership$4.997 Days
  • Starmatch Diamond Membership$5.997 Days
  • Starmatch Diamond Membership$7.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Starmatch Diamond Membership$8.997 Days
One-time6
  • starmatch item$0.99
  • starmatch item$4.99
  • starmatch item$9.99
Show 3 more
  • starmatch item$19.99
  • starmatch item$49.99
  • starmatch item$249.99

Questions

Is Puff Count free?
Puff Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is starmatch free?
starmatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puff Count or starmatch?
Puff Count is rated higher. Puff Count averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while starmatch averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Puff Count or starmatch have ads?
Puff Count shows ads; starmatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Puff Count or starmatch?
Puff Count ships an update weekly, and starmatch every 5 days. Most recently, Puff Count was updated on November 3, 2026 and starmatch on November 3, 2026.

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