Comparison

VapeZero vs Stepdown

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

Head to head
About

VapeZero

Features
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Quit vaping and finally SEE it working. VapeZero turns the moment you quit into live, personal proof: a streak clock that counts every vape-free second, real money saved at your exact spending rate, and a running count of the puffs you did not take. No vague "you've got this" — just your own numbers climbing. WATCH YOUR BODY RECOVER Scroll a recovery timeline drawn from the well-established nicotine-cessation research (CDC / U.S. Surgeon General, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, NHS). Each milestone — heart rate settling at 20 minutes, carbon monoxide clearing at 12 hours, heart-attack risk halving at a year — tracks live against your streak, with a progress ring counting down to the next one. TOOLS FOR THE MOMENT A CRAVING HITS Tap the panic button and run a short, timed exercise: box breathing to reset (free), plus urge-surfing, distraction, and motivation beats that help you ride the wave out. Every craving you beat is counted. EVERY NUMBER IS REAL VapeZero never invents a figure. Money saved, puffs avoided, streak length, and milestone progress are all computed from your own quit time and inputs — nothing is rounded up to look bigger. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your quit data lives on your device. No account and no email required to start. VapeZero Pro (optional) unlocks the full recovery timeline out to 15 years and the complete craving toolkit. Your streak, savings, puffs avoided, and first milestones are always free — the paywall never blocks the part that motivates you. VapeZero is a self-help motivation tool. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions about quitting nicotine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getvapezero.com/privacy

About

Stepdown

This app guides users through a gradual reduction plan to quit nicotine products like vaping, pouches, or cigarettes. It offers a personalized "staircase" plan, an AI coach, and tools to manage cravings and track progress.

Highlights
  • Personalized nicotine reduction plan
  • AI coaching for support
  • Cravings management tools
  • Progress tracking and milestones
  • Savings tracker
  • Danger-window alerts
Features
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Cold turkey works for almost no one. Stepdown gets you off nicotine by stepping down; small, scheduled reductions your body barely notices, until one day the number is zero. Works for vapes, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, nicotine gum, lozenges, heated tobacco and snus. Answer a few questions and see, free: your Nic Score (how tight a grip nicotine actually has on your day), your personal staircase, and your projected quit date. YOUR STAIRCASE - A plan of small steps; each one holds your daily limit slightly lower while your body adjusts - One-tap logging for every pouch, puff, pod or cigarette - An AI coach that knows your exact plan and answers at 2am - A panic button for cravings; most pass in about three minutes - Danger-window alerts that fire before your risky hours, not after - Step briefings, daily debriefs, and body-recovery milestones - A savings jar showing the money you keep instead of burn WHY STEPPING DOWN WORKS Quitting all at once means peak withdrawal, peak irritability, and peak chance of a bad day that convinces you that you can't do it. Stepping down spreads that cost across weeks, so no single day has to be the day you quit quitting. WENT OVER? KEEP GOING Go over your limit and nothing resets. The staircase adjusts astreak to break and no starting over. FREE Your Nic Score, staircase preview, and quit date. A subscription is required for the full plan, coach, and tracking. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Stepdown is a habit app, not a medical service. It does not prnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical concern, talk to ahealthcare provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://www.stepdownapp.com/terms Privacy: https://www.stepdownapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

VapeZero3 screens
Stepdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stepdown at none against VapeZero's shown. Stepdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. VapeZero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stepdown sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VapeZero ships an update monthly, Stepdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VapeZero versus Stepdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVapeZeroStepdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB75 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTony AIMOMENTUM AKSIYON TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VapeZero

Subscriptions2
  • VapeZero Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • VapeZero Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
11 purchases

Stepdown

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • Weekly$3.497 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Monthly3 Days trial$27.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is VapeZero free?
VapeZero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stepdown free?
Stepdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VapeZero or Stepdown have ads?
VapeZero shows ads; Stepdown does not.
Which is updated more often, VapeZero or Stepdown?
VapeZero ships an update monthly, and Stepdown every 4 days. Most recently, VapeZero was updated on October 6, 2026 and Stepdown on October 19, 2026.

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