Comparison

QuitNow vs Quit Drinking

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

Head to head
About

QuitNow

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
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Have you considered quitting smoking? Whether you’ve already quit smoking or you’re still thinking about it, QuitNow will help you quit tobacco for good. Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health: it reduces your risk of disease, you regain energy, you save money, and you also protect the people around you. But the truth is, quitting isn’t easy. That’s where QuitNow comes in. QuitNow was born in 2011, created by a smoker who wanted to quit. Since then, we’ve grown, brought in addiction specialists, and refined our tools so you can quit tobacco for good: YOUR EX-SMOKER STATUS When you quit smoking, it’s important to clearly see what you’re achieving. That’s why on QuitNow’s home screen you’ll see how long it’s been since you last smoked, how many cigarettes you haven’t smoked, how much money you’ve saved, and how much life you’ve regained. COMMUNITY: THE EX-SMOKERS’ CHAT Having a smoke-free environment is crucial when you quit. QuitNow offers a chat full of people who, like you, have said goodbye to tobacco. Sharing your journey with other ex-smokers will make your path easier. LIVE SESSIONS WITH AN EXPERT Every month we host a live session with a smoking-cessation expert. In these sessions, the psychologist explains the best way to quit smoking and answers attendees’ questions live. These sessions are a unique opportunity to get personalized advice and resolve doubts in real time. A COMPLETE COURSE TO QUIT SMOKING Some people prefer a more structured method when they quit. That’s why QuitNow includes a step-by-step course designed to guide you throughout the entire quitting process. It works like a digital book, but integrated inside the app. MILESTONES: SMALL MOTIVATIONS TO QUIT SMOKING As with any task in life, quitting is easier when you break the challenge into smaller goals. That’s why QuitNow offers 80 milestones based on the cigarettes you’ve avoided, the days you’ve gone without smoking, and the money you’ve saved. This way, you can start celebrating your wins from day one. YOUR HEALTH AS AN EX-SMOKER In QuitNow you’ll find a list of health indicators that show how your body improves day by day. These indicators are the same ones published by the World Health Organization, and we update them as soon as the WHO does. Plus, QuitNow includes other sections designed to help you on your journey to quit smoking. QUITNOW AI Whenever questions come up during your quitting process, you can turn to QuitNow AI. It’s designed to provide clear, reliable information, based on our course and on data from the World Health Organization. BOOKS TO HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING Learning techniques and approaches to quit can make the process much easier. That’s why we’ve selected well-known books that can effectively help you on your path to a tobacco-free life. ALSO ON YOUR WATCH QuitNow’s Apple Watch app and its widgets and tiles let you track your progress, see how much you’ve saved, and check your smoke-free stats right from your wrist. Because we dedicate so much time and effort to it, we firmly believe QuitNow is the best app to quit smoking. As always, there’s room for improvement—so if you have any idea to make QuitNow even better, please write to us at ios@quitnow.app. We truly hope QuitNow supports you on your journey to a tobacco-free life. Terms of Service: https://tos.quitnow.app/eula Privacy Policy: https://tos.quitnow.app/privacypolicy

About

Quit Drinking

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Take back control of your relationship with alcohol. Whether you're going fully sober, cutting back, or just curious about a life with less drinking — StopAlcohol is the private, judgment-free companion that makes every sober day count. Thousands of people are rethinking their drinking habits. You don't need to hit rock bottom to want something better. StopAlcohol meets you exactly where you are. YOUR SOBRIETY, YOUR WAY - Sober Streak Counter: Watch your streak grow day by day. Your counter starts the moment you decide — and every day adds up. - Daily Check-in: One simple question each morning. How are you feeling today? Build self-awareness in under 10 seconds. - Color-Coded Calendar: See your month at a glance. Green days, yellow days, red days — your progress becomes a visual story you can be proud of. - Mood Tracking: Log how you feel every day. Over time, discover the emotional patterns behind your choices. - Trigger Analysis: Stress? Social pressure? Boredom? Identify what pushes you toward a drink so you can build better responses. - Achievement Badges: Celebrate milestones at 3, 7, 14, 30, 90, and 365 days. Every badge is proof that you can do hard things. - Mini Actions: When a craving hits, get instant suggestions. Drink water, take a walk, text a friend. Small actions, big results. - Relapse Recovery Plan: A setback is not a failure. StopAlcohol helps you bounce back with a structured recovery guide — no shame, just support. - Personal Goals: Set goals that fit your life. "Stay sober for 30 days" or "Only drink on weekends" — you decide what success looks like. - Home Screen Widget: See your streak without opening the app. Constant motivation, right on your lock screen. WHY STOPALCOHOL? The "sober curious" movement isn't a trend — it's a lifestyle shift. More people than ever are questioning alcohol's role in their lives. StopAlcohol gives you the data, the motivation, and the daily structure to turn intention into action. This isn't about perfection. It's about progress. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. No social feeds, no public profiles, no judgment. Just you and your journey. FLEXIBLE PLANS Core features are free — forever. Unlock premium for advanced analytics, unlimited trigger tracking, exclusive badges, and deeper insights into your patterns. One day at a time. Start now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://troviastudio.com/privacy

Screenshots

QuitNow4 screens
Quit Drinking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quit Drinking at none against QuitNow's shown. QuitNow's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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. QuitNow sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Quit Drinking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QuitNow versus Quit Drinking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuitNowQuit Drinking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFewlaps SLTugay Ocal

Bugs and requests

QuitNow

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Quit Drinking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

QuitNow

Subscriptions10
  • QuitNow PRO7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • QuitNow PRO$3.491 Month
  • QuitNow PRO7 Days trial$4.493 Months
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  • QuitNow PRO$4.991 Month
  • QuitNow PRO$5.493 Months
  • QuitNow PRO$9.993 Months
  • QuitNow PRO7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • QuitNow PRO$16.991 Year
  • QuitNow PRO$19.991 Year
  • QuitNow PRO7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuitNow PRO$34.99
2 purchases

Quit Drinking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is QuitNow free?
QuitNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quit Drinking free?
Quit Drinking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuitNow or Quit Drinking have ads?
QuitNow shows ads; Quit Drinking does not.

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