Comparison

Quitly vs Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Quitly

Features
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Quitly helps you quit smoking by turning every smoke-free day into visible progress. Enter your daily cigarette usage, pack price, and smoking history. Quitly tracks how much money you save, how your body recovers, and the positive impact you create for the environment. When cravings hit, open Quitly and tap the button. Youโ€™ll get instant motivation and guided breathing exercises to help you stay on track. Key Features: * Track smoke-free days and streaks * See money saved in real time * Health recovery milestones and achievements * Environmental impact tracking * Instant motivation & breathing exercises * Reset option if you smoke Your data is securely stored and never shared. Quitly is simple, powerful, and built to help you quit for real. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cervusdigital.com/quitly/privacy-policy/

About

Protocol

Features
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Protocol: Rewire is a private, on-device recovery companion for breaking the habits that are holding you back - smoking, alcohol, PMO, and doomscrolling. Track your streaks, log your moods and urges, and follow daily missions built around real behavior-change techniques. Everything happens on your phone: no account, no cloud sync, no ads, no analytics. KEY FEATURES - Multi-addiction tracking: choose the habits you're working on and track each one separately - Streak and check-in history: see your progress at a glance with calendar heatmaps and charts - Mood and urge logging: spot the triggers and patterns behind your cravings - Daily missions and goals: small, achievable tasks that build momentum - Doomscroll Shield: an optional Screen Time-based blocker that helps you stick to the app limits you set for yourself - Home and Lock Screen widgets: keep your streak visible without opening the app - Smart reminders: gentle, type-aware notifications instead of generic alerts WHY PRIVATE-FIRST Recovery data is deeply personal. Protocol: Rewire stores everything - your habit history, mood logs, urges, and goals - exclusively on your device using local storage. There's no server, no account, and nothing to leak. PROTOCOL REWIRE PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks the full set of missions, the Doomscroll Shield, and detailed analytics. A 7-day free trial is available where offered. Protocol: Rewire is a self-help tool, not a medical device, and is not a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional or local support service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://angunsidar.github.io/protocol-rewire/privacy.html

Screenshots

Quitly4 screens
Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Protocol at none against Quitly's shown. Protocol also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Quitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Quitly versus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuitlyProtocol
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCERVUS REKLAM VE YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETISidar Angn

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Quitly

Subscriptions2
  • Quitly Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Quitly Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Quitly Pro$35.99
2 purchases

Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Operator โ€” Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Operator โ€” Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Quitly free?
Quitly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protocol free?
Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quitly or Protocol have ads?
Quitly shows ads; Protocol does not.

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