Launched January 6, 2026
Hands Off
Stop nail biting and other bfrbs with AI
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Hands Off is a desktop app that intercepts nail biting, skin picking, and other BFRBs in real time. It runs locally on your device, pops up when your hands get near your face, and gradually retrains your brain. All without sending data to the cloud.
Hands Off is a desktop app that uses local AI to detect and interrupt nail biting, skin picking and other BFRBs in real time.
- for
- People who want to quit nail biting, skin picking, hair pulling and similar habits.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
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Key features
6 features of Hands Off
- Live webcam detection — Analyzes hand movements via webcam locally to spot BFRBs instantly.
- Instant on-screen alerts — Shows a full-screen pop-up the moment a habit starts.
- Customizable for 5 BFRBs — Supports nail biting, skin picking, eyebrow/eyelash pulling, ear and nose picking.
- Progress statistics — Tracks and displays habit frequency over time.
- Privacy-first processing — All AI analysis runs on the device; no video or personal data leaves the computer.
- Cross-platform desktop app — Available for macOS and Windows.
Use cases
- Stop nail biting during stressful work sessions.
- Prevent skin picking while watching TV.
- Reduce hair pulling episodes before bedtime.
- Track habit reduction progress over weeks.
Hands Off FAQ
Is any video data sent to the cloud?+
No, all webcam analysis stays locally on your computer.
How long is the free trial?+
The app offers a 3-day free trial before the monthly subscription starts.
What BFRBs does Hands Off support?+
It supports nail biting, skin picking, eyebrow/eyelash pulling, ear picking, and nose picking.
How effective is the real-time AI detection?+
Users report a 70-90% reduction in episodes within the first week.
Is the app GDPR compliant?+
Yes, it does not collect, store, or share personal data.
Summarized by DevHunt from handsoffapp.com · Oct 5, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
