Comparison

SmokeLessMD vs In Control

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

Head to head
About

SmokeLessMD

Features
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Track your smoking habits and take control of your health with SmokeLessMD. One tap to log each cigarette. A clean timer shows how long since your last one β€” motivating you to extend the gap every time. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Simple Tracking β€” Tap once when you light up. That's it. β€’ Live Timer β€” See exactly how long since your last cigarette β€’ Weekly Chart β€” Visualize your daily smoking pattern at a glance β€’ 30-Day Statistics β€” Track trends, find your best and worst days β€’ Health Milestones β€” Watch your body recover: heart rate, oxygen, lungs, circulation β€’ Streak Counter β€” Build momentum with consecutive days of reducing β€’ Money Saved β€” See how much you're saving by cutting back β€’ Smart Reminders β€” Gentle notifications to stay mindful β€’ Siri Shortcuts β€” "Log a cigarette" or "Show my stats" hands-free β€’ 3 Languages β€” English, Russian, Ukrainian β€’ 100% Private β€” All data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud. SmokeLessMD doesn't judge. It just helps you see the truth β€” and that awareness is the first step to change.

About

In Control

Features
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In Control is a tracking and support app designed for people who want to reduce or quit smoking. You can track your daily cigarette consumption, analyze your habits, and monitor your progress over time. Key features: β€’ Daily cigarette tracking β€’ Daily limit setting and remaining allowance tracking β€’ Time since your last cigarette β€’ Craving intensity and trigger analysis β€’ Daily reflections and evaluations β€’ Journey notes β€’ Apple Watch support β€’ Multi-language support In Control is designed to help you take small but sustainable steps toward reducing or quitting smoking. Your privacy matters. The app does not require an account, and your data is stored on your device.

Screenshots

SmokeLessMD4 screens
In Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: In Control at Free against SmokeLessMD's $4.99. SmokeLessMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

In Control is free to download; SmokeLessMD costs $4.99 up front. In Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmokeLessMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmokeLessMD ships an update every 3 days, In Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SmokeLessMD versus In Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmokeLessMDIn Control
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVolodymyr PerelyhinHasan Uyan

In-app purchases

None

SmokeLessMD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

In Control

One-time1
  • Kontrol Bende Premium$1.99

Questions

Is SmokeLessMD free?
SmokeLessMD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is In Control free?
In Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmokeLessMD or In Control have ads?
Neither SmokeLessMD nor In Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmokeLessMD or In Control?
SmokeLessMD ships an update every 3 days, and In Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmokeLessMD was updated on October 10, 2026 and In Control on October 10, 2026.

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