My QuitBuddy
By Department of Health and Aged Care
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- Free to Download, Totally Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Supported Conditions
- Substance Use (Smoking & Tobacco)
- Privacy
- Has Privacy Policy, Data Stored on Server, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, App Reports Security Measures in Place, Is PHI Shared, Is De-Identified Data Shared, Can Delete Data, Is Anonymized/Aggregate Data Shared
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning, Supporting Studies
- Features
- Journaling, Goal Setting/Habits, Track Symptoms, Productivity, Psychoeducation, Peer Support
- Functionalities
- Email or Export Your Data, Offline, Accessibility
- Engagements
- User Generated Data, Chat/Message, Peer Support, Gamification (Points/Badges), Asynchronous Response, Network Support
- Inputs
- Diary, Camera, Surveys, Microphone, Contact List
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Reminders, Summary of Data, Link to Formal Care/Coaching, Graphs of Data, Social Network
- Developer Type
- Government
Last reviewed: August 5, 2026
Rater review
This review represents the view of the app rater and is not an endorsement by MIND.
My QuitBuddy is geared towards users quitting smoking and/or vaping. The app provides community support, symptom tracking, information and resources such as helplines or government websites. Data such as days since quitting, or cigarettes not smoked is summarized and presented in graphs.
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
My QuitBuddy helps you get, and stay, smoke- and vape-free.
Whether you’re thinking about quitting, working up to your quit date or ready to quit now, My QuitBuddy can be customised to suit whatever stage you’re at on your quit journey and help you stay smoke- and vape-free.
My QuitBuddy can help you through the hardest times with helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings; tracking systems to chart your progress; and all the facts you need to understand the impacts smoking and vaping have on your health.
There is an entire community of buddies there to help you out, with success stories, experiences and handy tips.
Feel good about how much money you’re saving and how much nasty stuff your lungs are avoiding. Over time, watch the savings and results begin to pile up.
All quit journeys are full of ups and downs, depending on how you’re feeling on any given day. On days when your cravings are strong, distractions and soothing imagery are available to help you get through.
Quitting can be hard and most people try a number of times before they finally quit for good.
My QuitBuddy is with you every step of the way.
Key Features:
- 'Quit Now', prepare to 'Quit Later' or 'Continue Quitting'.
- Set your goals and understand your motivations to quit.
- Nominate friends or family who you can call in the tough times.
- View your progress, including a count of every day, hour and minute you stay smoke- and vape-free and how much money you've saved.
- For the first 30 days…