Where to get free help
| Country | Service | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) | Free, confidential coaching by phone |
| England | Local NHS stop smoking service; Smokefree National Helpline 0300 123 1044 | Free support, usually for up to 12 weeks |
| Scotland / Wales | Quit Your Way Scotland 0800 84 84 84; Help Me Quit 0800 085 2219 | Free national support |
| South Korea | Public health center clinics; quitline 1544-9030 | Free counseling, about six months at clinics |
Elsewhere, search for your national quitline. Before your first call, jot down how much you smoke, for how long, and why past attempts ended.
Alone vs supported
| Approach | Pros | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Alone (app log) | Start any time, free | MSD Manual: about 5% long-term success without support |
| Quitline | From home, free | No in-person checks |
| Stop smoking service | Free, face to face | Appointments needed |
| Doctor | Medical advice, prescriptions where appropriate | Costs depend on your health system |
This guide does not cover which nicotine products or medicines to use or at what dose. Follow your adviser or doctor.
Logging between sessions
Log daily, show it at sessions
The History tab in Quit Smoking Tracker keeps each day’s status and craving count. Showing the calendar answers “how was last week?” precisely.
Put your homework in the memo
Write the task your adviser gave you (for example, what to do instead of the first morning cigarette) in that day’s memo and check it before the next session.
Your data stays on your phone
No account is needed and records stay on the device. Changing phones? Use “Backup / Restore” in Settings.
The app’s screenshots show sample amounts in Korean won (4,500 per pack is the app default), and the Settings sheet title is shown in Korean in the current English version. Enter your own local pack price; the calculation works the same in any currency.
FAQ
I failed with a service before. Can I go back?
Usually yes; ask your local service. Many people need several attempts.
Is texting support available?
Some quitlines offer text or app programs. Check your national quit service.
Sources: CDC, Tips for quitting (1-800-QUIT-NOW) · NHS, Stop smoking services · MSD Manual Consumer Version, Smoking cessation
Quit Smoking Tracker
No sign-up, works offline, and your records stay on your phone. Free on Android, in English and Korean.