SmokeFree vs NicoKitty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmokeFree
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SmokeFree shows what quitting gives back, second by second: your smoke-free time, the money you've saved, the cigarettes you haven't smoked and a health timeline based on WHO, American Cancer Society and NHS guidance. Keep it all in view with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. β’ Smoke-free timer: years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds β’ Money saved and cigarettes not smoked, in your own currency β’ βI smokedβ: log a slip and your timer moves back only by what you smoked; your history, savings and record stay β’ Craving SOS: tap βI have a cravingβ and breathe through it with a 3-minute timer, quick actions and your own reasons β’ Craving insights: the cravings you've beaten, your most common trigger and your toughest time of day β’ Your reasons, if-then plans for risky moments and savings goals that fill up as you save β’ Health timeline from 20 minutes to 15 years, based on WHO, American Cancer Society and NHS guidance (progress is an estimate, not a medical measurement) β’ A new motivational quote every day, in the app and in an optional daily reminder β’ Achievements for every milestone, from your first hour to 25 years β’ Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large sizes, plus Lock Screen widgets β’ Available in 16 languages; your data stays on your device Subscription information: β’ New subscribers get a 3-day free trial with full access to all features β’ Choose a weekly, monthly or yearly plan β’ An active subscription is required to use SmokeFree after the trial β’ Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. SmokeFree is not a medical device and does not replace advice from a doctor. Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lkmcelik.github.io/smokefree/privacy.html
NicoKitty
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Winner of the Swift Student Challenge 2025 Inspired by the beloved Tamagotchis of the 90s, NicoKitty offers a unique and engaging way to help you quit smoking. Created from personal experience and a heartfelt motivation to honor a lost loved one, this app transforms your quitting journey into a meaningful and interactive experience. Take care of your virtual pixel-art cat, a reflection of your health and well-being. Every cigarette you smoke makes your cat angry and distances itself, reminding you of the consequences of your choices. The more you smoke, the angrier the cat becomes, encouraging responsibility and awareness. Key Features: - Personalized Smoking Limits: Set daily cigarette limits based on your smoking habits (-5, 5β10, +10 cigarettes), with corresponding thresholds (2, 5, or 7 cigarettes). Exceeding these limits increases your catβs anger level. - Daily & Weekly Tracking: Monitor your cigarette intake every day and see your weekly progress at a glance. - Motivational Mini-Game: Play a fun game that increases your catβs happiness and lowers its anger, a healthy distraction to help reduce cravings. - Home Screen Widgets: Quickly add or remove cigarettes smoked directly from your home screen and watch your catβs mood change in real-time. - Apple Watch Support: Manage your cigarette count conveniently on your wrist without needing to open your phone. - Siri Integration: Simply say, βHey Siri, I smoked a cigarette,β and NicoKitty automatically logs it for youβ¦ no taps, no hassle. Quit smoking not just with willpower, but with compassion and interaction. Let NicoKitty guide you on a journey of personal growth and better health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NicoKitty at none against SmokeFree's 6. SmokeFree's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SmokeFree sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. NicoKitty asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmokeFree ships an update every 3 days, NicoKitty monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | SmokeFree | NicoKitty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lokman CELIK | Matteo Cotena |
In-app purchases
SmokeFree
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
NicoKitty
No in-app purchases









