# QuitNow vs quitSTART

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: quitSTART at none against QuitNow's 12. quitSTART also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). QuitNow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.4K). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuitNow sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. quitSTART asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QuitNow against 4.6 for quitSTART. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuitNow has 14K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of QuitNow's written reviews are positive against 72% of quitSTART's.

QuitNow ships an update weekly, quitSTART every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuitNow | quitSTART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitnow/id483994930/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitstart-quit-smoking/id494552000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 132 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fewlaps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/483994933) | [ICF International](https://appshunter.io/developer/438682614) |

## What reviewers say

### QuitNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitnow/id483994930)

This app supports individuals in their journey to quit smoking. It provides tools to track progress, offers a supportive community chat, and includes expert-led sessions and a structured course. Users can monitor health improvements, celebrate milestones, and access AI-powered advice.

**Highlights:** Track smoke-free status, Community chat for ex-smokers, Live expert sessions, Step-by-step quitting course, Milestone tracking, Health indicator monitoring, AI-powered Q&A

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuitNow PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| QuitNow PRO | $3.49 | per month |
| QuitNow PRO | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| QuitNow PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| QuitNow PRO | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| QuitNow PRO | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| QuitNow PRO | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| QuitNow PRO | $16.99 | per year |
| QuitNow PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| QuitNow PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| QuitNow PRO | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for quitting smoking
- 💰 Tracks money saved
- ⏱️ Tracks time since last cigarette
- 🎉 Motivating achievements and milestones
- 🙌 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features are required for full functionality
- 🗣️ Lack of moderation in community chat
- 🔄 Issues with resetting quit date
- 🤔 Inaccurate health information
- 🤯 Confusing/frustrating for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Login and account issues for some users
- Incorrect calculations for money/cigarettes saved

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize achievements and milestones
- Improved community moderation
- Option to track gradual reduction in smoking
- Cross-device sync for user data
- Better support for relapse and quitting again


### 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 QuitNow free?

QuitNow 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, QuitNow or quitSTART?

QuitNow is rated higher. QuitNow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while quitSTART averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do QuitNow or quitSTART have ads?

QuitNow shows ads; quitSTART does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuitNow or quitSTART?

QuitNow ships an update weekly, and quitSTART every 4 months. Most recently, QuitNow was updated on October 29, 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.*