Comparison

Finito vs LightDays

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

Head to head
About

Finito

This app uses self-hypnosis to help you quit smoking. It addresses underlying reasons for smoking, manages cravings, and builds healthier habits through daily sessions and supportive tools. Stop smoking for good without relying on medication.

Highlights
  • Self-hypnosis program
  • Manage cravings
  • Address underlying reasons for smoking
  • Create healthier habits
  • Daily 15-minute sessions
  • Craving Toolkit
  • Cigarette Tracker
  • In-app chat support
Features
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Hypnotherapy makes you 10 times more likely to stop smoking for 1+ year than stopping without any support. If you’ve tried stopping before, you’ll know how hard it is to remain a non-smoker. That’s where Finito comes in. Finito is a self-hypnosis program that addresses the underlying reasons that cause you to smoke, providing hypnotic suggestions to the subconscious to manage cravings, emotions, and habits. Backed by science: Our breakthrough program is designed by Dr. Gary Elkins, a world-leading neuroscientist and director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory at Baylor University. With Finito, you can: Say goodbye to weak moments Learn to self-manage cravings symptoms Address the underlying reasons you smoke Manage anxious feelings and irritability Create healthier habits Stop smoking for good, without relying on pills or patches Will it work? Stop smoking hypnotherapy has been clinically proven to be 10 times more effective than stopping without support. Neurobiological brain studies show that hypnotherapy sessions activate areas of the brain associated with attention, sensitivity, motivation, and a positive sense of well-being. This means that as you listen to positive suggestions given to you through hypnotherapy you are more likely to put these suggestions into action, making long lasting changes to your health and well-being. How does it work? Hypnosis for stop smoking works by reducing stress through a series of relaxing visualizations, and empowering suggestions that will reduce your fear of quitting, and increase your ability to manage cravings. Through daily calming hypnotherapy sessions you can be motivated to stay free from smoking. Our team is with you every step of the way, through in-app chat, education, and on-demand stop-craving exercises. What you get: Evidence-based hypnotherapy program Relaxing 15-minute daily sessions that fit easily into your schedule Supportive reinforcement program to help you maintain results Craving Toolkit with short sessions you can use on the go Cigarette Tracker to record your progress in reducing cigarettes to zero Daily educational readings with tips for navigating cravings and building new habits In-app chat support from real people Take your step forward to a smoke-free life with Finito. Disclaimer: This is a self-management tool designed to help people manage their smoking behaviour. It is not designed to treat nicotine addiction. The program does not replace the care of a medical provider or the patient’s medication. Always consult your healthcare professional before making medical decisions. If you subscribe through iTunes, the credit card associated with your iTunes account will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. If you do not cancel, your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. To manage your Finito subscription from iTunes: 1) On your iOS device, go to your device Settings and the 'iTunes & App Stores' 2) Tap on your Apple ID 3) Tap to 'View Apple ID'. (You may need to sign in or use Touch ID.) 4) Tap on 'Subscriptions' 5) Choose Finito Subscription' 6) Tap 'Cancel Subscription' For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions of Use: https://www.mindsethealth.com/legal/finito-privacy-policy, https://www.mindsethealth.com/legal/finito-terms-conditions References Clinical Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation: Preliminary Results of a Three-Session Intervention (2005) by Gary R Elkins and M. Hasan Rajab Jensen MP, Adachi T, Tomé-Pires C, Lee J, Osman ZJ, Miró J. Mechanisms of hypnosis: toward the development of a biopsychosocial model [published correction appears in Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2015;63(2):247]. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2015;63(1):34-75. doi:10.1080/00207144.2014.961875

About

LightDays

Engage in reflective conversations with a chat-based companion designed for self-understanding. Complete short lessons to cultivate personal growth, visually represented by blooming flowers in your progress window. This app is for general informational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Highlights
  • Chat-based companion
  • Short self-understanding lessons
  • Visual progress tracking with blooming flowers
  • Paced, private conversations
  • Optional brief questions
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DISCLAIMER: This app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is for general informational and self-reflection purposes only. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making decisions related to your health or mental well-being. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app. ABOUT LIGHTDAYS LightDays is a chat-based companion for quiet, reflective conversation. It offers short lessons to deepen self-understanding — and with each one you complete, new flowers bloom in your progress window. HOW IT WORKS • Start whenever you're ready • Answer a few brief, optional questions • Chat at your own pace, in your own time SUBSCRIPTION LightDays is free to download but requires an subscription to use. Full pricing, subscription length, and renewal terms are shown on the purchase screen before you buy. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. NOTE This app is not a substitute for professional help. If you're in distress, please contact a licensed medical or mental health provider. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://policies.lightdays.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Finito4 screens
LightDays4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Finito at free with in-app purchases against LightDays's subscription. Finito also leads on ratings volume (515 vs 38). LightDays's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Finito sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per 3 months and LightDays sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightDays holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finito has 515 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finito ships an update every 2 months, LightDays every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Finito versus LightDays: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinitoLightDays
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (515 ratings)4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB52 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdCalmio, UAB

Customer experience

Finito

All ratings515 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative26.8%

LightDays

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Finito

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cigarette counter glitches and inaccuracies
  • Inability to cancel subscription or get refunds
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to access past hypnotherapy sessions
  • More personalized and customizable program
  • Offline mode for hypnotherapy sessions
  • Detailed cigarette usage tracking with timestamps
  • Evening/sleep-focused hypnotherapy sessions

LightDays

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Finito

Subscriptions2
  • Quit smoking program (3 Month)7 Days trial$69.993 Months
  • Quit smoking program (Annual)7 Days trial$149.001 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$99.99
10 purchases

LightDays

Subscriptions10
  • LightDays Smoking | Month1 Month trial$64.991 Month
  • Lightdays Divorce | Month1 Month trial$64.991 Month
  • LightDays Identity | Month1 Month trial$64.991 Month
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  • LightDays Cognitive | Month1 Month trial$64.991 Month
  • Lightdays Hypnotherapy | Month1 Month trial$64.991 Month
  • LightDays Grief | Three Month3 Months trial$114.993 Months
  • LightDays Smoking | Three Month3 Months trial$114.993 Months
  • LightDays Identity | Three Month3 Months trial$114.993 Months
  • LightDays Cognitive | Three Month3 Months trial$114.993 Months
  • LightDays Hypnotherapy | 3 Month3 Months trial$114.993 Months

Questions

Is Finito free?
Finito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightDays free?
LightDays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Finito or LightDays?
LightDays is rated higher. Finito averages 4.5 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while LightDays averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.
Do Finito or LightDays have ads?
Neither Finito nor LightDays shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Finito or LightDays?
Finito ships an update every 2 months, and LightDays every 3 months. Most recently, Finito was updated on October 30, 2026 and LightDays on October 31, 2026.

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