quitSTART - Quit Smoking
By ICF App Store
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 De-Identified Data Shared, Is Anonymized/Aggregate Data Shared
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Supporting Studies
- Features
- Track Mood, Psychoeducation, Picture Gallery/Hope Board, Goal Setting/Habits, Track Symptoms, Productivity, Deep Breathing, Journaling
- Functionalities
- Offline
- Engagements
- User Generated Data, Gamification (Points/Badges)
- Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness, Physical Health Exercises
- Inputs
- Surveys, Diary, Camera, Geolocation
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Reminders, Summary of Data
- Developer Type
- Government
- Country Availability
- Canada
Last reviewed: September 23, 2026
Rater review
This review represents the view of the app rater and is not an endorsement by MIND.
quitSTART helps users reduce and quit smoking habits through goal setting, activities and progress tracking, providing menu for if they are upset, happy or craving. quitSTART uses "badges" to motivate users throughout their quitting journey. The app is completely free to download and use.
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
quitSTART is a free app made for people who want to quit smoking. This app takes the information you provide about your smoking history and gives you tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges to help you become smokefree and live a healthier life.
quitSTART helps you:
• Get ready to quit with tips and information to prepare you for becoming smokefree
• Monitor your progress and earn badges for smokefree milestones and other achievements
• Get back on track if you slip and smoke
• Manage cravings and bad moods in healthy ways
• Distract yourself from cravings with games and challenges
• Store helpful tips, inspirations, and challenges in your Quit Kit
• Share your progress and favorite tips through social media
quitSTART is a product of Smokefree.gov, a smoking cessation resource created by the Tobacco Control Research Branch at the National Cancer Institute in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and input from tobacco control professionals, smoking cessation experts, and ex-smokers.