Comparison

CigNote vs BreathBack

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

Head to head
About

CigNote

Features
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CigNote is a minimalist smoking tracker and habit-building companion designed to help you reduce cigarettes and quit smoking at your own pace. Instead of preaching, CigNote provides clear insights into your smoking patterns, sets achievable goals, and delivers real-time rewards to turn self-discipline into visible health and savings! 【Why Choose CigNote】 1. Quick Logging Anytime, Anywhere - Instant Logging: One-tap counting on the home screen without clutter. - Home Screen Widgets: Log cigarettes and check today's progress directly from your Lock Screen or Home Screen. 2. Daily Goals & Gradual Reduction - Custom Limits: Set daily limits (e.g. max 8 cigarettes/day) and track remaining allowance in real time. - Streak Tracking: Clear progress indicators, over-limit alerts, and consecutive streak counts keep you on track. 3. Live Activities & Lock Screen Stopwatch - Real-Time Smoke-Free Timer: Glance at your Dynamic Island or Lock Screen to see your smoke-free duration tick up second by second. - Craving Countermeasure: Whenever an urge strikes, a quick glance at your progress reinforces your motivation. 4. Deep Insights & Pattern Analysis - Calendar Review: Full monthly view of daily counts, trends, and milestone accomplishments. - 7-Day Comparisons: Compare week-over-week trends to verify your reduction progress objectively. - 24-Hour Craving Heatmap: Pinpoint the exact hours and emotional triggers when you are most vulnerable. 5. Wishlist Savings & Positive Rewards - Money Tracker: Set your pack price to calculate monthly spending and cumulative savings. - Wishlist Incentive: Convert your saved cigarette money into real rewards like sneakers, gadgets, or trips. 6. Science-Backed & Completely Private - Craving Toolkit: Practical tips including the 4Ds rule, deep breathing exercises, and trigger management. - Offline & Private: 100% ad-free with zero telemetry. Export your full dataset anytime via CSV or JSON. 【Core Features】 - Quick cigarette logging with Home & Lock Screen widgets - Dynamic Island and Lock Screen smoke-free stopwatch - Daily smoking limits and streak tracking - 24-hour high-risk craving heatmap and weekly trend analysis - Calendar review and monthly statistics - Cost estimator and cumulative money savings tracker - Wishlist reward motivation system - Science-based craving relief and relaxation techniques - Full local data backup and CSV / JSON export Cut back one cigarette at a time. Start your healthier, smoke-free journey today with CigNote! 【Terms of Use & Privacy Policy】 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUnN4cXF5Q2VLenpy

About

BreathBack

This app offers a supportive approach to reducing smoking habits. It allows users to track cigarette intake, identify patterns, and set weekly goals. The app provides coping mechanisms and insights into health and cost savings, promoting a guilt-free reduction journey.

Highlights
  • Log cigarettes quickly
  • Home screen widget for logging
  • Set weekly smoking goals
  • Track long-term trends
  • Edit past entries
  • Craving support and coping ideas
  • Health, cost, and pack-year insights
Features
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BreathBack helps you cut back on smoking without guilt, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. Track each cigarette, see your daily and weekly patterns, and understand how your habits are changing over time. BreathBack is designed for people who want a calmer, more honest way to reduce smoking step by step. With BreathBack, you can: • log cigarettes quickly from the app • use a home screen widget for faster daily logging • set a weekly smoking goal • track trends across 1 week, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year • edit past days when life gets messy • save your reason for cutting back • get craving support and coping ideas in the moment • see body-health, cost, and pack-year context based on your logging • keep your progress synced across devices with your account BreathBack is built to support reduction before perfection. It helps you notice patterns, protect progress, and come back without shame after a hard day. Important: BreathBack is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice.

Screenshots

CigNote4 screens
BreathBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BreathBack at none against CigNote's 4. BreathBack also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CigNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BreathBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CigNote versus BreathBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCigNoteBreathBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHangzhou Julin Technology Co., LtdShreyansh Mishra

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CigNote

Subscriptions3
  • 连续包周会员$0.997 Days
  • 连续包月会员$1.991 Month
  • 连续包年会员$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • CigNote Pro 终身会员$9.99
None

BreathBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CigNote free?
CigNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BreathBack free?
BreathBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CigNote or BreathBack have ads?
Neither CigNote nor BreathBack shows ads.

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