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Hands Off

AI desktop app that detects and interrupts nail biting and other body-focused repetitive behaviors in real-time

Hands Off is a desktop application that uses AI to detect nail biting, skin picking, hair pulling and other BFRBs through your webcam, interrupting them

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Hands Off is a desktop application designed to help users overcome body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail biting, skin picking, hair pulling, nose picking, and ear picking. The app uses advanced AI technology running entirely on your device to monitor your webcam feed and detect when hands approach sensitive facial areas. When a potential habit is detected, Hands Off intervenes immediately with a customizable visual overlay alert.

All processing happens locally on your device with no webcam data ever leaving your computer, ensuring complete privacy and GDPR compliance. The app includes features like progress tracking, streak monitoring, customizable sensitivity settings, and comprehensive analytics to show daily detection counts and identify high-risk periods.

Unlike traditional methods that rely on willpower alone, Hands Off provides real-time intervention at the moment habits begin. Users can customize intervention styles (full-screen overlay, full-screen without camera, or small notification popup) and adjust sensitivity levels. The app works only during computer use when webcam access is available.

Features at a glance

  • 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

Pricing

Pricing model: Freemium

Free trial: 3 days. Paid plan: €2.99/month. Cancel anytime.

Quick answers

How effective is real-time AI detection compared to traditional methods?
Real-time intervention is significantly more effective than after-the-fact tracking like bitter polish or manual logging apps. Hands Off provides immediate intervention at the moment habits begin, achieving 70-90% reduction in episodes within the first week for most users.
How long does it take to stop nail biting with Hands Off?
Most people need 3-4 weeks to break the automatic response, but entirely stopping the nail biting habit typically takes 2-3 months of consistent effort. Nails take about 6 months to recover and look healthy again fully. Most users eliminate the habit within 2-4 weeks with the app.
Can Hands Off detect other BFRBs besides nail biting?
Yes, Hands Off detects multiple body-focused repetitive behaviors including nose picking, eyelash pulling, eyebrow hair pulling, and ear picking. You can customize which facial zones trigger interventions based on your specific BFRB patterns.
What happens to the app if my internet goes down?
Hands Off continues working normally when internet goes down. Only the subscription verification needs internet, and that has a grace period.

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