# quitSTART vs LightDays

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: quitSTART at none against LightDays's 10. quitSTART also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 38) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). LightDays's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightDays sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month. quitSTART asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightDays holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: quitSTART has 2.4K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two.

quitSTART ships an update every 4 months, LightDays every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | quitSTART | LightDays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitstart-quit-smoking/id494552000/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightdays/id6769324294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ICF International](https://appshunter.io/developer/438682614) | [Calmio, UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815007657) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LightDays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightdays/id6769324294)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightDays Smoking \| Month | $64.99 | per month |
| Lightdays Divorce \| Month | $64.99 | per month |
| LightDays Identity \| Month | $64.99 | per month |
| LightDays Cognitive \| Month | $64.99 | per month |
| Lightdays Hypnotherapy \| Month | $64.99 | per month |
| LightDays Grief \| Three Month | $114.99 | per 3 months |
| LightDays Smoking \| Three Month | $114.99 | per 3 months |
| LightDays Identity \| Three Month | $114.99 | per 3 months |
| LightDays Cognitive \| Three Month | $114.99 | per 3 months |
| LightDays Hypnotherapy \| 3 Month | $114.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is quitSTART free?

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

### Is LightDays free?

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

### Which has better reviews, quitSTART or LightDays?

LightDays is rated higher. quitSTART averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while LightDays averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do quitSTART or LightDays have ads?

Neither quitSTART nor LightDays shows ads.

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

quitSTART ships an update every 4 months, and LightDays every 3 months. Most recently, quitSTART was updated on November 1, 2026 and LightDays on October 31, 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.*