I'M SAFE vs Hands Off

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I'M SAFE compared with Hands Off
Detail	I'M SAFE	Hands Off
What it does	Free personal safety app for family and friends	AI desktop app that detects and interrupts nail biting and other body-focused repetitive behaviors in real-time
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	AU	BE
Pricing model	Not given	Freemium
Pricing	Free app with optional paid devices: I'M SAFE Tag Classic, I'M SAFE Tag Pro (rechargeable, IP67 water-resistant), I'M SAFE Alarm Classic (135 dB), and I'M SAFE Alarm Metal physical devices available for purchase.	Free trial: 3 days. Paid plan: €2.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Key features	Private Bubble groups for choosing who to share with Journey feature to follow trip progress until ended Zones with arrival and departure notifications at saved places SOS alerts to selected Bubble contacts with live location Live location links shareable for 1, 3 or 7 hours Private Vault with AES-256-GCM encryption for notes, photos and files Chat within Bubbles Optional Bluetooth SOS Tags with physical button Standalone Personal Alarms with 135 dB siren without phone required Community in select cities with moderated guides and conversations	Real-time AI detection of nail biting, nose picking, ear picking, eyelash pulling, and eyebrow hair pulling through webcam Customizable visual overlay interventions that activate when behaviors are detected Local analytics and progress tracking with daily detection counts, streak length, and weekly trends Multiple intervention styles: full-screen overlay, full-screen without camera, or small notification popup Adjustable sensitivity levels from high to low for accurate detection No video recording or remote data collection; all processing happens locally on device Works on Mac and Windows desktop platforms Identifies high-risk periods and patterns to help maintain motivation
What makes it different	Works as free app alone with no device purchase required User controls all sharing: invite-only Bubbles with individual on/off for each group Does not contact emergency services; focuses on connection to chosen trusted people Emphasis on relationship support and preparation rather than surveillance Optional devices available: rechargeable water-resistant Tags or standalone alarms	Real-time intervention at the exact moment habits begin, not after damage is done All processing stays on your device with no video data uploaded, fully GDPR compliant Distinguishes between normal activities and BFRB behaviors to avoid false positives Achieves 70-90% reduction in habit episodes within the first week for most users
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	38 +1 (up) since last check	23 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	6
Citation Flow (Majestic)	28	23
Referring domains (Majestic)	42	87

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