Frequently Asked Questions

QuitBeaver is a quit smoking app that uses science-backed mini-games and breathing exercises to help you overcome cravings in the moment. Unlike traditional tracker apps, QuitBeaver gives you something active to do when a craving hits — backed by research showing that visual-spatial tasks can reduce craving intensity by 60–70%.

Yes! QuitBeaver offers a generous free tier that includes craving games, breathing exercises, and basic tracking features. The Pro version unlocks the full 21-day course, advanced statistics, all game modes, and personalized trigger mapping.

QuitBeaver Pro includes: the complete 21-day quit course with daily CBT-based lessons, all 6+ mini-games, advanced craving analytics with trigger mapping, extended breathing exercise library, personalized health timeline, and detailed savings tracker with custom currency support.

QuitBeaver is available for iOS (iPhone and iPad) on the App Store. An Android version is planned. The web-based calculator and health timeline tools are available on any device with a browser.

QuitBeaver is available in 10 languages: English, German (Deutsch), Dutch (Nederlands), French (Français), Italian (Italiano), Japanese (日本語), Polish (Polski), Portuguese (Português), Russian (Русский), and Spanish (Español).

When a craving hits, QuitBeaver offers you interactive mini-games that occupy your working memory — the same mental space your brain uses to generate and sustain craving imagery. Research (Skorka-Brown et al., 2014) shows that visual-spatial tasks like Tetris-style games can reduce craving intensity by 60–70%. QuitBeaver also provides guided breathing exercises that activate your vagus nerve, calming the nervous system.

The most effective approach combines multiple strategies: behavioral support (like QuitBeaver's 21-day course), active craving management (games and breathing exercises), and a clear quit date. Research shows that combining behavioral therapy with active distraction techniques significantly improves success rates compared to willpower alone.

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Physical nicotine withdrawal typically peaks within the first 3 days and largely subsides within 2–4 weeks. However, psychological cravings can persist for months. The good news: each individual craving only lasts about 3–5 minutes. QuitBeaver's games are designed to last exactly this long, helping you ride out each craving wave.

Medically, you are considered a non-smoker after 1 year without cigarettes. However, significant health improvements begin within hours. After 21 days, new behavioral patterns have formed, making it much easier to stay smoke-free. After 3 months, the worst withdrawal symptoms are behind you.

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Absolutely. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that quitting at age 60 adds about 3 years of life expectancy, while quitting at 40 adds up to 9 years. Even people who quit after age 70 show measurable improvements in lung function and cardiovascular health within weeks.

A pack-a-day smoker in Germany saves approximately €2,500 per year. In the UK, that figure rises to over £3,600. Over 10 years, the savings can easily exceed €25,000–50,000 depending on your country. Use our calculator to find your exact savings.

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The recovery begins within 20 minutes: your heart rate normalizes. After 8 hours, carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop to normal. After 24 hours, heart attack risk begins to decrease. After 48 hours, taste and smell improve. After 72 hours, breathing becomes easier. After 1 year, heart disease risk is halved. After 15 years, your risk levels approach those of someone who never smoked.

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Some people gain 2–5 kg in the first few months after quitting, primarily because nicotine slightly increases metabolism and suppresses appetite. However, this weight gain is temporary and far less harmful than continued smoking. QuitBeaver's craving games help by giving you something to do instead of snacking when cravings hit.

Lung cilia (tiny cleaning hairs) begin to regenerate within 72 hours. After 1–9 months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease significantly. After 1 year, lung function has improved by up to 10%. After 5–10 years, lung cancer risk drops by approximately 50%. Full recovery depends on how long and how much you smoked.

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Yes, temporary symptoms like coughing, headaches, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and mild flu-like symptoms are normal during the first 1–2 weeks. This is your body detoxifying and adjusting to life without nicotine. These symptoms are a sign that healing has begun and typically resolve within 2–4 weeks.