# Stop vs Punchlines

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stop at none against Punchlines's 10. Stop also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Punchlines's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punchlines sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop ships an update every 2 months, Punchlines every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop | Punchlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlines-affirmations/id6744821000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Groupement Romand d'Etudes des Addictions GREA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600676558) | [Harry Gueguen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635021635) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-cannabis/id532498307)

This app helps you quit cannabis by providing personalized support and motivation. Track your progress, identify obstacles, and access tips to overcome cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Connect with a supportive community for anonymous encouragement.

**Highlights:** Personalized support messages, Track benefits and savings, Identify and overcome obstacles, Tips for cravings and withdrawal, Collect achievements and trophies, Anonymous community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Punchlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlines-affirmations/id6744821000)

This app provides personalized positive affirmations designed to address your current challenges. It offers daily guided exercises and smart recommendations to help you build a consistent practice of self-talk for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Personalized affirmation programs, Daily guided exercises, Customizable iOS widgets, Browse affirmations by theme, Discover attention profile, Smart recommendations, Daily streaks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) - 7d free | $29.99 | per year |
| Punchlines Premium (1 year) | $38.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 an) | $57.99 | per year |
| Premium (1 year) | $57.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop free?

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

### Is Punchlines free?

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

### Do Stop or Punchlines have ads?

Neither Stop nor Punchlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stop or Punchlines?

Stop ships an update every 2 months, and Punchlines every 3 days. Most recently, Stop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Punchlines on November 8, 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.*