NHS Quit Smoking

Smokefree & Stoptober

NHS Smokefree · com.doh.smokefree

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v5.6.1 71.7 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.6.1 (2076)
Updated: Sep 25, 2026 (13 days ago)
APK size: 71.7 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Health & Fitness (app)
Listed since: Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (2 sensitive)
Website: nhs.uk/smokefree
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NHS Quit Smoking is an app by NHS Smokefree in the Health & Fitness category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.0, the APK grew from 26.5 MB to 71.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 9. It asks for 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.5.1. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.6.1

Thanks for using the NHS Quit Smoking app. Stoptober is here, so there's no better time to quit for good. Here's what's new in this update: - general updates and improvements to keep the app running smoothly

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Created for those who want to stop smoking for good, the NHS Quit Smoking app is a 28 day programme that puts practical support, encouragement, and tailored clinical advice in the palm of your hand. The evidence suggests you are 5 times more likely to quit for good if you stay smoke free for 28 days, with this in mind we will help you on your own personal journey to quit. We’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you achieve your target, picking you up if you stumble, and celebrating your successes for 28 days - and beyond! Every week we will provide a guide broken down into manageable chunks, giving you missions to complete and timely, useful advice.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.0. Since v5.3.2 it requires Android 9+.

v5.6.1 LATEST Sep 25, 2026 71.7 MB TRUSTED v5.5.1 Jul 16, 2026 55.9 MB TRUSTED v5.5.0 Jun 25, 2026 55.9 MB TRUSTED v5.3.2 Feb 20, 2026 55.9 MB TRUSTED v5.0.0 Jun 24, 2026 26.5 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Department of Health” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 25, 2026
Signed byCN=John Pitts, OU=Public Health England, O=Department of Health, L=London, ST=London, C=44
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E9:CF:33:A3:7A:A4:2F:41:6A:C8:EA:1B:2C:19:04:AA:D0:34:6A:46
File MD5c949b4410292bfbbbb489b5a7dcbc681
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

NHS Quit Smoking requests 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.doh.smokefree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

NHS Quit Smoking APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NHS Quit Smoking for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 5.0.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.0.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the NHS Quit Smoking APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is c949b4410292bfbbbb489b5a7dcbc681.