Vaping vs Smoking vs IQOS: Which is Least Harmful? YouTube MOTI Play Pod Kit ALIVAPE Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown Is vaping better than smoking? Or is vaping worse than smoking?