# QuitNow! vs RespiRelax+

The clearest difference is rating: QuitNow! at 4.7 against RespiRelax+'s 4.1. QuitNow! also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 16) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). RespiRelax+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

QuitNow! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuitNow! has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of QuitNow!'s written reviews are positive against 70% of RespiRelax+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QuitNow! ships an update weekly, RespiRelax+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuitNow! | RespiRelax+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitnow/id483994930/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respirelax-plus/id515900420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fewlaps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/483994933) | [Les Thermes d'Allevard](https://appshunter.io/developer/515900423) |

## 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


### RespiRelax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respirelax-plus/id515900420)

Improve your breathing and manage stress with guided exercises. This app offers personalized programs and offline functionality for consistent practice, promoting well-being and cardiac coherence.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing programs, Stress management exercises, Cardiac coherence training, Offline practice mode, Adjustable session duration, Soothing visual and sound environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Effective for anxiety management
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🔒 Respects data privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎶 Old music preferred by many
- 🔔 Aggressive end-of-session sound
- 🔊 Sound issues reported
- 📱 Lack of Apple Watch integration
- 🎨 New design less appealing to some

**Reported bugs**

- Custom session timing not constant
- Progressive sound option disappeared
- Sound settings not remembered
- Customization option not functional
- Cannot use with headphones

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable hold/apnea phases
- Ability to combine sessions
- Add duration of apnea for experts
- Calendar/progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuitNow! free?

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

### Is RespiRelax+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuitNow! or RespiRelax+?

QuitNow! is rated higher. QuitNow! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while RespiRelax+ averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do QuitNow! or RespiRelax+ have ads?

QuitNow! shows ads; RespiRelax+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuitNow! or RespiRelax+?

QuitNow! ships an update weekly, and RespiRelax+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuitNow! was updated on September 24, 2026 and RespiRelax+ on September 21, 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.*