The best quit smoking app keeps you going through cravings, shows your progress and connects you with support when you need it. Choose by how you want to quit: stopping on a set day, cutting down gradually, quitting vapes or using a programme from a health service. Ten apps follow in no particular order.
Quitting is hard, and most people try more than once before it sticks. An app won't do it for you, but it can be the friend in your pocket that reminds you why you started, distracts you through a craving and shows how far you've come.
The ten apps below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, from government programmes to small independent apps and one built just for vaping. Each description comes from the app's own App Store listing, re-checked this week. This is general information, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist about stop smoking medicines. If stress is a trigger for you, my tips for the work-stressed entrepreneur might help too.
Quit smoking apps compared
In the free plan column, Yes means the app's own listing describes free use or a free download, Trial only means a time-limited trial and No means neither is stated on the pages we read. Some apps offer premium tools or coaching on top.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyQuit | Quit tracker | Cutting down gradually | Yes |
| Flamy | Quit tracker | A simple smoke-free counter | Yes |
| Kwit | Quit coach | Motivation and rewards | Yes |
| My Last Cigarette | Quit tracker | Staying quit after day one | Yes |
| My QuitBuddy | Government quit app | Quitting smoking or vaping | Yes |
| Quit Vaping | E-cigarette quit app | Quitting vapes | Yes |
| QuitBot | Chatbot coach | Talking through cravings | Yes |
| QuitNow | Quit tracker | Support from other quitters | Yes |
| quitSTART | Government quit app | A free US programme | Yes |
| Smoke Free | Quit coach | Evidence-based techniques | Yes |
Ten apps to help you quit
EasyQuit
Best for: Smokers who'd rather cut down step by step with a slow mode before stopping completely.
Flamy
Best for: People who want a clean, simple tracker of their smoke-free time to look at whenever a craving hits.
Kwit
Best for: Quitters who want a WHO-validated programme with motivation tools and progress tracking for life without cigarettes.
My Last Cigarette
Best for: Recent quitters who want reminders of how far they've come to help them stay stopped.
My QuitBuddy
Best for: Smokers and vapers who want a government-backed app with tips, distractions for cravings and a way to chart progress.
Quit Vaping
Best for: Vapers who want a tracker and a community focused only on giving up e-cigarettes.
QuitBot
Best for: People who find it easier to talk through cravings with a chat coach built by a cancer research centre.
QuitNow
Best for: Quitters who want a community of ex-smokers to share their wins and wobbles with as each day passes.
quitSTART
Best for: US smokers who want tailored tips, badges for smokefree milestones and games to distract from cravings.
Smoke Free
Best for: Science-minded quitters who want craving tools and techniques built on research, with progress shown day by day.
The milestone to aim for first
Quitting for good can feel impossibly far away, so set a nearer target. The NHS says your goal is to reach 28 days smoke free, and if you can do that, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.
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What that means for you: make the 28-day mark your first finish line in whichever app you choose. Celebrate it, then set the next one. Combining an app with free local stop smoking support or medicines gives you the best chance.
Quit day, cutting down or vaping?
Quit day apps help you prepare for a set date, then track every smoke-free hour after it. Cutting-down apps let you reduce gradually before you stop. Government apps come from health services and often link to local support. Vaping apps focus only on e-cigarettes, which have their own habits and triggers.
Pick the app that matches how you want to quit, not the one with the most features.
Making an app work for you
- Set a quit date and enter it in the app.
- Write down your reasons and keep them in the app's notes.
- List your triggers, such as coffee, stress or drinking.
- Plan a distraction for each craving: a walk, a game or a call.
- Tell friends and family so they can support you.
- If you slip, log it honestly and carry on.
Common reasons quit attempts stall
- No plan for triggers. Cravings come at predictable times; plan for them.
- Going it alone. Support from people and services makes a real difference.
- Treating a slip as the end. One cigarette doesn't undo your progress.
- Swapping one habit for another without noticing. Keep an eye on snacking and drinking.
Using the progress trackers
Most apps show what you've gained since quitting, from hours added back to your day to changes in your body. Those numbers can feel motivating on a hard day. Check them when a craving hits, share milestones with friends and use the progress screens as proof that every smoke-free day counts.
Do you make a quit smoking app? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on quit smoking apps
Choose one app, set your quit date and aim for the first 28 days. Don't chase perfection; a slip isn't failure, it's information about a trigger you can plan for next time.
An app works best alongside other support, not instead of it. Free local stop smoking services, nicotine replacement and your pharmacist can all improve your odds, and the app keeps you on track between those conversations. When a craving hits, a short distraction like the daily jigsaw puzzle games I've written about can get you through the worst minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to quit smoking?
One that matches how you want to quit: on a set day, by cutting down, or with a government programme that links to local support.
Do quit smoking apps work?
They help many people stay motivated and manage cravings, especially when used alongside local support or medicines.
Are quit smoking apps free?
Most are free to download, and government apps are usually free in full.
What is the NHS 28-day goal?
The NHS says if you reach 28 days smoke free, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Is there an app for quitting vaping?
Yes. Some apps focus only on e-cigarettes and vaping habits.
What should I do if I slip?
Log it, work out what triggered it and carry on. Many people slip before they quit for good.
