Do I have to stop smoking right away?
No. That's the point. You carry on smoking, on a schedule that spreads out a little at a time, and the app takes you from where you are today down to zero on the quit date you choose.
How does the reduction actually work?
You set your starting point once: how much you smoke now, your quit date, the hours of the day you smoke in, and the pace. From then on the app works out the interval between cigarettes and lengthens it as the plan progresses. Fewer cigarettes are the result of the longer gaps, not a daily quota you have to police yourself.
What happens if I smoke earlier than planned?
Tap “I smoked” as usual. The app recalculates the rest of your day from that moment, with a light adjustment, and keeps your quit date whenever it's still reachable. No streak drama, no guilt.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Nothing you do in the app is tied to an identity, because there is no identity to tie it to.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes, for seven days, with everything unlocked. The App Store does ask for a payment method before the trial starts — that's how store-run trials work, and we can't change it — but nothing is charged during those seven days. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you pay nothing.
What happens on day 8?
The monthly subscription starts automatically, at the price the App Store showed you before you confirmed, unless you cancelled at least 24 hours earlier. The App Store sends the receipt and handles the renewal from then on. The trial is offered once per store account, so reinstalling the app doesn't start a new one.
If I cancel, do I lose my progress?
No. Your plan and history were never on a server, so there's nothing for anyone to delete. They stay on your phone, and if you subscribe again you pick up where you left off. Deleting the app itself is the one thing that does erase them — there's no backup to restore from.
How do I cancel or restore my subscription?
Cancel at any time in your Apple ID subscription settings; access stays active until the end of the period you already paid for. On a new iPhone, use “Restore purchases” on the subscription screen while signed in with the same Apple ID.
What data do you collect about me?
Your purchase history, and nothing else. It goes to RevenueCat, which checks on our behalf whether your subscription is active. No location, no health data, no contacts, no advertising identifiers, no analytics. The privacy policy sets out the detail.
Do the notifications need an internet connection?
No. They're scheduled by your phone, on your phone. There is no push server, so they arrive even in flight mode.
Is it available for Android?
Not yet. The Android version is on its way to Google Play. Send us a message if you'd like to hear when it's out.
Is this medical advice?
No. !time2smoke is a self-management tool, not a medical device. It doesn't diagnose, treat or replace professional care. If you have health conditions, are pregnant, or want to combine it with nicotine replacement or medication, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.