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Get through cravings and quit smoking or vaping — for good.

A private, 24/7 quit coach designed by a board-certified pulmonologist — personalized to your triggers, quit plan, and progress. Support for smoking, vaping, or both.

🩺 Dr. Eskender Beyene, MD, FCCP · Board-Certified Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine & Critical Care
No credit card
Craving history stays on your device
Support for smoking, vaping, or both
FreeAir Coach AI
by Dr. Eskender Beyene, MD
14 Days Smoke-Free
$84 Saved
23 Cravings Won
FreeAir Coach AI
I'm having a really strong craving right now after lunch. It's my biggest trigger.
I'm having a craving right now — just finished lunch 😣
FreeAir Coach AI
Let's use DEADS. Delay just 5 minutes — cravings peak at 3–5 min then pass. You've already won 23 of these. What can you do right now for 5 minutes?
Message your coach...
Grounded in 45 clinical sources curated from active pulmonary practice
May be FSA/HSA-eligible — smoking-cessation programs can qualify under IRS Code 213(d)
30-day free trial — no hidden paywalls, no tricks
Board-Certified Pulmonologist — clinically active in the ICU
Device-first privacy — health data stays on your phone
CBT · ACT · Motivational Interviewing — three evidence-based frameworks
From $6.67/mo on the annual plan — cancel anytime
Grounded in 45 clinical sources curated from active pulmonary practice
May be FSA/HSA-eligible — smoking-cessation programs can qualify under IRS Code 213(d)
30-day free trial — no hidden paywalls, no tricks
Board-Certified Pulmonologist — clinically active in the ICU
Device-first privacy — health data stays on your phone
CBT · ACT · Motivational Interviewing — three evidence-based frameworks
From $6.67/mo on the annual plan — cancel anytime
Try It Now · No Account Needed

Having a craving? Walk through a rescue right here.

A 60-second guided example of how the coach works a craving, using the same evidence-based DEADS steps the app uses. This preview is scripted — in the app, the AI coach personalizes every response to your triggers and progress.

What are you working on quitting?

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See how FreeAir Coach works

A board-certified pulmonologist built an AI quit coach available 24/7. Here's what that actually looks like.

CBT · ACT · MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING · POWERED BY CLAUDE AI

Features

Everything you need to quit for good

Built on the same clinical frameworks your pulmonologist uses — delivered 24/7 through your phone.

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24/7 AI Coach

Conversational AI powered by Claude, grounded in 45 clinical sources. Real conversations during real cravings — not scripted responses.

Unique in this space
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CBT + ACT Framework

Full Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing protocols — not simplified wellness tips.

Doctor-designed
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Craving Intelligence

Log triggers, track patterns, and let the AI identify your top craving drivers. Turns behavioral data into personalized coaching in real time.

AI-powered
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Lung Recovery Timeline

Watch your body heal — hour by hour, day by day. Blood oxygen, circulation, lung function, and cancer risk reduction — all tracked from your first smoke-free moment.

Physician-curated
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One-Tap SOS Rescue

When a craving hits, tap SOS for guided box-breathing and a quick distraction game to ride out the urge — and your AI coach can walk you through the DEADS strategy (Delay, Escape, Avoid, Distract, Substitute) right in chat.

Beat cravings in minutes
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Privacy-First Architecture

Craving logs and quit history are stored locally on your device — we don't operate health-data servers. Messages you send the AI coach are securely transmitted to generate responses; see our privacy explanation for exactly what moves where.

No server health data
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6 CBT Lesson Modules

Structured lessons covering addiction neuroscience, trigger identification, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, and identity-level change.

Self-paced
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6 Guided Relaxation Sessions

Urge surfing, craving breathing, stress release, nighttime calm, and emergency craving breaks. Built specifically for nicotine withdrawal, not generic wellness.

Cessation-specific
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Achievements & Milestones

Celebrate every smoke-free day, every craving resisted, every dollar saved. A gamification system that rewards real quit milestones — not app usage.

Motivating
How It Works

From craving to smoke-free — step by step

A clinically structured program you can start today — without a prescription or a waiting room.

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Set Your Quit Profile

Tell us your quit date, daily cigarette count, and biggest triggers. Takes 2 minutes. The AI coach uses this to personalize every response from day one.

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Meet Your AI Coach

Your 24/7 coach is ready immediately. Ask anything — cravings, withdrawal, medication questions, emotional support. Evidence-based answers grounded in 45 clinical sources.

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Log & Learn Your Patterns

Log each craving: trigger, intensity, emotion, outcome. The AI analyzes your patterns and adjusts its coaching to your specific psychology over time.

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Build Quit Resilience

Work through CBT lessons, use the one-tap SOS rescue during real cravings, and use guided relaxation during withdrawal. Your quit strength compounds every day.

CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — an established framework used in cessation counseling
ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — values-based behavioral methods
MI Motivational Interviewing — collaborative, evidence-based counseling style
45 Clinical sources grounding every AI response — from a practicing pulmonologist's library
The Science

Built on 20+ years of pulmonary medicine

Most other quit smoking apps were built outside active clinical practice — by tech companies, researchers, or ex-smokers. FreeAir Coach was built by the doctor who sees what cigarettes actually do to your lungs — every single day in the ICU and clinic.

The AI coach doesn't guess at what works. It's grounded in the same evidence-based frameworks your pulmonologist uses — with a clinical reference library you can trust.

  • CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — restructures the thought patterns that drive smoking urges
  • ACT Acceptance & Commitment Therapy — urge surfing and values-based quit motivation
  • MI Motivational Interviewing — meets you where you are, never pushes or lectures
  • 5 A's Ask · Advise · Assess · Assist · Arrange — the clinical standard for cessation counseling
  • DEADS Delay · Escape · Avoid · Distract · Substitute — real-time craving management protocol
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Dr. Eskender Beyene, MD
Board-Certified Pulmonologist · Sleep Medicine · Inpatient Pulmonary & Critical Care

Dr. Beyene is a board-certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist. In his clinical practice he treats patients with COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, and the full spectrum of smoking-related lung disease every day, including inpatient pulmonary and critical care. He founded FreeAir Coach because he was tired of watching patients struggle to quit without adequate support. Dr. Beyene's clinical practice (including Washington Metro Sleep Institute) is operated separately and is not affiliated with FreeAir Coach LLC.

"I've seen what smoking does to lungs from the inside. I built this app because every patient deserves the kind of 24/7 coaching that was never available before AI made it possible."

Board-Certified Pulmonary Medicine Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Board-Certified Critical Care Inpatient Pulmonary Practice
A quit smoking app built by a pulmonologist who has watched smoking kill people — and decided to do something about it.
  • AI grounded in 45 clinical sources from Dr. Beyene's own practice library
  • CBT protocols matching real clinical cessation counseling
  • Educational medication information — the app never prescribes
  • Withdrawal guidance reviewed by Dr. Beyene against clinical references
  • The same 5 A's framework used in Dr. Beyene's clinic — in your pocket
What Makes Us Different

Judge us on what we actually do.

No competitor scorecards — just verifiable facts about this product. Compare for yourself on the app stores; choose the support that fits you.

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Physician clinical direction

Built under the clinical direction of a US board-certified pulmonologist in active practice, grounded in 45 clinical reference sources.

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Conversational AI on every plan

A 24/7 LLM-based coach (Claude API) is included in all plans and the full 30-day trial — not reserved for a premium tier.

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A trial with nothing hidden

30 days of full access, no credit card, and no auto-conversion — after the trial you actively choose whether to subscribe.

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Device-first privacy

Craving logs and quit history stay on your device. Only the messages you send the AI coach are transmitted, to generate responses.

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Reimbursement documentation

Smoking-cessation expenses may qualify for FSA/HSA reimbursement — we supply itemized receipts and program documentation on request.

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Smoking, vaping, or both

Dedicated paths for cigarettes, vaping, and dual use — including cutting down first and staying quit after a recent quit.

Early Access

Be among the first.
Help shape the app.

FreeAir Coach is in early access. We're looking for our first 500 users — people who want to quit smoking and are willing to share honest feedback. Your experience will directly improve the app for every smoker who comes after you.

500
Early Access Spots
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Your honest feedback shapes the product. Reviews added as they come in.

Beyond the App

Coaching works best alongside medication and real people.

Combining behavioral support with FDA-approved cessation medication — nicotine replacement therapy or non-nicotine prescription options — is the most effective approach in clinical guidelines. FreeAir Coach explains these options in plain language and gives you the questions to ask, but it never prescribes: talk with your physician or pharmacist about what fits your medical history. Read our medication guide →

Prefer to talk to a human coach? Free, evidence-based telephone counseling is available in the US at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). FreeAir Coach is designed to complement — not replace — professional medical care and quitline support.

OUR PRIVACY POSTURE

FreeAir Coach
✓ No location collected
✓ Craving logs and quit history stored on device
✓ No advertising SDKs or tracking pixels
✓ No sale of user data
✓ AI messages transmitted only to generate responses

Matches our App Store and Google Play privacy label disclosures

Privacy

Craving logs stay on your device. Here’s exactly what doesn’t.

Craving logs and quit-history records remain on your device. Messages you choose to send to the AI coach are securely transmitted for response generation. Review the breakdown below to see what is transmitted, processed, and retained.

How your data moves
Stays only on your device
Craving logs, triggers, quit dates, lesson progress, achievements — stored in your browser/app storage. Deleting the app or clearing storage deletes them.
Account & payment data
Sign-in identity (Google/Apple) and, if you subscribe, payment records held by Stripe. We never see your card number.
Sent for AI processing
Messages you send to the AI coach, plus limited coaching context (first name, days quit, top triggers, readiness stage), are transmitted to Anthropic’s Claude API to generate each response.
Retained by FreeAir Coach
We do not operate a database of your health information. Support emails you send us are retained as ordinary correspondence.
Processed by third parties
Anthropic (AI responses), Stripe (payments), Netlify (hosting), Google/Apple (sign-in), per their own policies.
Deletion & privacy requests
Delete on-device data anytime in the app (Me → Account). For account or privacy requests: support@freeaircoach.com. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
  • All craving logs and behavioral data stored in device localStorage only
  • AI Coach messages processed by Anthropic's API — no health server storage
  • Anthropic's API policy prohibits training on your inputs without consent
  • No analytics SDKs, no tracking pixels, no advertising integrations
  • Subject to the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule (16 CFR Part 318)
  • See our Privacy Policy for how we handle data and your rights under applicable privacy laws
Pricing

Transparent pricing. No tricks.

We don't hide the free trial behind a confusing button. You get 30 full days — then decide if it's worth it. (Spoiler: a pack of cigarettes costs more than a month of FreeAir Coach.)

Monthly
$9.99
per month
Cancel anytime · No contracts
  • Unlimited AI Coach conversations
  • All 6 CBT lesson modules
  • All 6 guided relaxation sessions
  • Full craving log + trigger analysis
  • Lung recovery timeline
  • Achievements & milestones
  • Full quit plan & one-tap SOS craving toolkit
Start 30-Day Free Trial
Lifetime
$149
one-time payment
Forever access · Pay once
  • Everything in Annual
  • Lifetime access — no renewals
  • All future updates included
  • Provider access code support
  • FSA/HSA documentation provided
  • Priority email support
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
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💳 FSA/HSA — Smoking-cessation expenses may qualify for FSA/HSA reimbursement under IRS Code 213(d), depending on your plan’s rules and documentation. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator — we provide receipts and program-description documentation on request; if your plan requires a Letter of Medical Necessity, ask your treating physician. Learn how →
FAQ

Common questions

FreeAir Coach is built by a board-certified pulmonologist who treats smoking-damaged lungs in active clinical practice. The AI coach is powered by Claude AI and grounded in 45 clinical reference documents curated from that practice — not generic wellness content. The 24/7 conversational AI coach is included in every plan and the full trial.
Possibly — many users can. IRS Publication 502 and IRS Code 213(d) list smoking-cessation programs as a qualified medical expense, but reimbursement depends on your plan’s rules, and many administrators require a Letter of Medical Necessity from your own treating physician for app-based programs. We provide an itemized receipt and program-description documentation to support your claim. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator before relying on reimbursement.
The AI coach is powered by Anthropic's Claude API and is grounded in a clinical reference library curated by Dr. Beyene. When you message the coach, your message and anonymized behavioral context (days smoke-free, craving patterns, readiness stage) are sent to Claude for processing. The AI follows clinical coaching protocols — CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and the 5 A's model — in every response. No scripted responses. Real conversation.
Yes — your craving logs, profile, and behavioral data are stored exclusively in your device's localStorage. We do not maintain a database of your health information on our servers. The only data that leaves your device is your AI Coach messages, which are processed by Anthropic's API under their privacy terms and are not retained on our servers. We never collect location data, never share data with advertisers, and never sell user data. See our Privacy Policy for details on how your data is handled and your rights under applicable privacy laws.
Full access to everything — unlimited AI coach conversations, all 6 CBT modules, all 6 relaxation sessions, the full quit plan, craving logs, and the one-tap SOS craving toolkit. We don't hide the trial behind a confusing button. After 30 days, you'll be asked to subscribe to continue. No credit card required to start.
No. FreeAir Coach is a direct-to-consumer wellness application and does not create a physician-patient relationship. It does not prescribe medication, provide medical diagnoses, or replace clinical care. It provides evidence-based behavioral coaching and AI-assisted support. Always consult your physician before starting or stopping any pharmacotherapy. The app is completely separate from Dr. Beyene's clinical practice.
Estimates of quit attempts before successful cessation range from 6 to 30 (Chaiton et al., BMJ Open 2016) — that's not failure, that's the nature of addiction. FreeAir Coach uses the same behavioral frameworks your pulmonologist recommends: CBT to rewire thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing to meet you where you are, and the AVE (Abstinence Violation Effect) protocol to prevent a single slip from becoming a relapse. The AI coach adapts to your readiness stage. You don't have to be "ready" — you just have to start.
Yes. We offer employer pilot programs and can provide a bulk licensing structure for corporate wellness. Smoking employees cost employers an estimated $5,816 per year in excess healthcare costs and lost productivity (CDC, 2018). FreeAir Coach at $79.99/year per employee is a compelling ROI for HR teams. Contact admin@freeaircoach.com to discuss employer programs, provider access codes for clinicians, or insurance partnership opportunities.
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No hidden buttons. No tricks.

Join an AI quit smoking program built by the doctor who treats the damage — available 24/7 for less than the cost of a pack of cigarettes a week.

✓ No credit card required  ·  ✓ FSA/HSA may apply  ·  ✓ Cancel anytime

Sources & Substantiation

Smoking-cessation expenses may qualify for FSA/HSA reimbursement under IRS Code §213(d) and IRS Publication 502, depending on your plan’s rules and documentation requirements. Many plan administrators require a Letter of Medical Necessity from your treating physician; FreeAir Coach supplies an itemized receipt and program-description documentation to support your claim. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator. FreeAir Coach is not a tax or benefits advisor.

Comparison-table figures verified against publicly available App Store listings as of May 2026. Pricing and feature data may change; we update this comparison quarterly.