iOS App of the Day: Livestrong MyQuit Coach
So you just decided to quit smoking. That’s awesome, but now what? Should you buy some nicotine gum, try the patch, or opt for trying those fake cigarettes? While we can’t tell you exactly which method will help you achieve long-term success, we can point in you in the direction of a helpful iPhone app that offers a surprising level of support. The Livestrong MyQuit Coach app offers a comprehensive approach to help you quit smoking and keep it that way. With this app you can choose your plan, track your results, and set attainable goals on-the-go.
Pros:
- Personalized quitting plan
- Upload your own personalized motivations
- Track your daily consumption and allowance
- Optional budget alerts and reminders
- Earn badges and awards
- View charts of your usage history by date and time
- Your plan will automatically adjust if necessary
- Quitting tips, facts, and motivation from LIVESTRONG.COM
- Get support through Facebook, Twitter, and LIVESTRONG.COM
- App has been reviewed by smoking cessation specialist Dr. Jonathan Foulds, nicotine addiction specialist Dr. Dorothy Hatsukami, psychologist Dr. Belisa Vranich and cardiologist and internist Dr. Leslie Saxon
- Positive approach no scare tactics
Cons:
- App costs $3.99
How it works:
- Download the app
- Choose a plan: either quit smoking right away or gradually decrease your daily nicotine intake
- Track the times you smoke by tapping the blue “I SMOKED” button
- Track your nicotine cravings by tapping the yellow “HAVING A CRAVING” button
- Tap on “Tracking” to view stats by day, month, or entire history
- Tap on “Progress” to see charts by day or by hour
- Tap on “Achievements” to see what badges you can earn and to stay motivated
- Upload your own inspirational photos, and motivational tips
Conclusion:
Out of all the quit smoking apps available the Livestrong MyQuit Coach is like having a personal trainer to help you reach your goals. I love that you can choose your own plan and set benchmarks that are realistic to your needs. The app doesn’t use the scare tactic approach, but takes on a positive supportive role in your journey. The progress charts are ideal for people who need to visually see where they are at on a daily basis, which helps maintain motivation. This app even has a social support system, as you can update your Facebook and Twitter accounts to share your progress with your loved ones. If you’re ready to kick the habit, the Livestrong MyQuit Coach app is a worthy investment in your future.
Livestrong MyQuit Coach is available for $3.99 in the iTunes Store. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.3 or later. iTunes Link
This is part of our iOS App of the Day series. We take our favorite app for iOS for each day and post it here for you to check out. Feel free to check out all of our App of the Day posts here.
