# Since iQuit vs quitSTART

The clearest difference is rating: quitSTART at 4.6 against Since iQuit's 3.2. quitSTART also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 18). Since iQuit's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Since iQuit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. quitSTART asks for nothing beyond the download.

quitSTART holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: quitSTART has 2.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Since iQuit's written reviews are positive against 72% of quitSTART's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Since iQuit ships an update every 2 months, quitSTART every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Since iQuit | quitSTART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-iquit/id334825691/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitstart-quit-smoking/id494552000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DUNK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/334825694) | [ICF International](https://appshunter.io/developer/438682614) |

## What reviewers say

### Since iQuit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-iquit/id334825691)

Track your progress after quitting smoking, drinking, or any other habit. This app helps you visualize your accumulated savings and provides motivation to maintain your progress. It acts as a digital chain of success, encouraging you to keep going.

**Highlights:** Time tracking since quitting, Estimated financial savings, Motivational aid, Habit tracking, Unbroken chain visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Give a little | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank You | $1.99 | one-time |
| Give a lot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Make my day | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and helpful for quitting
- 💰 Visually shows money saved
- 🙌 Appreciative of the developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Resets data after updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time/date tracking
- 💷 Only supports British Pounds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing settings
- Incorrect calculations for cigarettes not smoked
- Syncing issues with social media sharing

**Requested features**

- Add support for other currencies
- Include health benefits metrics
- Provide backup/restore functionality
- Display progress in months instead of just weeks


### quitSTART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitstart-quit-smoking/id494552000)

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.

**Highlights:** Personalized quitting tips, Progress monitoring and badges, Craving and mood management, Distraction games and challenges, Customizable Quit Kit, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for quitting smoking
- 💡 Provides motivation and inspiration
- 🚀 Consistent support and check-ins
- 👍 Free and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Games and features not working properly
- 🔧 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 💰 Inaccurate cost savings calculations
- 🔄 Ongoing count not from quit date

**Reported bugs**

- Distract me games not loading
- Challenges not working properly
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more mood options for check-ins
- Allow editing of quit date and settings
- Improve navigation and make it more intuitive
- Provide instructions and a help section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Since iQuit free?

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

### Is quitSTART free?

quitSTART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Since iQuit or quitSTART?

quitSTART is rated higher. Since iQuit averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while quitSTART averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Since iQuit or quitSTART have ads?

Neither Since iQuit nor quitSTART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Since iQuit or quitSTART?

Since iQuit ships an update every 2 months, and quitSTART every 4 months. Most recently, Since iQuit was updated on October 23, 2026 and quitSTART on October 29, 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.*