The Stack vs SmokeLessTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Stack
This app offers a straightforward approach to managing tasks and capturing thoughts. It utilizes a single list of text-based notes organized with hashtags for easy retrieval and organization.
- Simple text-based notes
- Hashtag organization
- Easy idea capture
- To-do list management
- Streamlined interface
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The Stack is a different take on To-Do List management. It favours simplicity, and encourages easy capture of your thoughts ("notes to self") as you have them. It uses a single list of simple text-based notes, organised using #hashtags.
SmokeLessTimer
This app helps you gradually reduce smoking by automatically increasing the time between cigarettes. Track your progress with a smoking calendar and detailed statistics on cigarettes smoked and money saved. Customize settings to fit your personal needs and quit smoking for good.
- Incremental timer for smoking breaks
- Customizable settings
- Smoking calendar
- Detailed statistics on cigarettes and cost
- Apple Watch app integration
- Widgets for quick tracking
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How it works SmokeLessTimer uses a smart timer that automatically increases after each cigarette smoked or according to a schedule you set. This gradually lengthens your smoking breaks, gently weaning you off nicotine. Features to support you Incremental Timer The core of the app. A timer that adapts and helps you increase the intervals. Flexible Settings Customize the timer and the increment mode to your personal needs. Smoking Calendar A calendar showing your smoke-free days and the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Detailed Statistics Track your progress, see how many fewer cigarettes you smoke, and how much money you've spent. Full Cost Control Keep track of your expenses. The app shows you exactly how much money you spend on cigarettes. Apple Watch App, more convenient tracking. Small and Big Widgets for Watch face and fast adding button.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Stack at 100% against SmokeLessTimer's 0%. The Stack also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and device support (4 vs 2). SmokeLessTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads 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
The Stack is free to download; SmokeLessTimer costs $2.99 up front. The Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SmokeLessTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Stack ships an update every 5 weeks, SmokeLessTimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Stack | SmokeLessTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elegant Chaos Limited | Kurt Kip |
Customer experience
The Stack
SmokeLessTimer
In-app purchases
The Stack
- Fresh Straw$0.99
- A Nice Juicy Carrot$2.99
- Deluxe Hamster Wheel$9.99
SmokeLessTimer
No in-app purchases
