Face Touch Aware

Face Touch Aware

Promotes Face-Touch Awareness

28 ratings
23 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 22 May 2026)

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This app helps you become more aware of how often you touch your face. It uses your smartwatch to detect when your hand moves near your face and alerts you with vibrations or sounds. Training sessions last one hour and can be extended by interacting with the app.

Detects hand movements near the face
Alerts with vibration and sound
Adjustable vibration strength and volume
1-hour training sessions
Adjustable sensitivity
Pause and resume detection
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What's New in Face Touch Aware

1.1

September 1, 2020

User reviews

Nonfunctional.

I purchased the app to help with my severe trichotillomania. Unfortunately, the app does not function in its current state. It does track how often you raise your hand, but it does NOT vibrate, even when silent is turned off and haptics are set to Prominent. The haptics DO work, however, when changing the sensitivity in-app. I know other reviewers complained about the sensitivity being too finicky, but even at max sensitivity it only logs my face/head touches about half the time (including just planting my palm directly on my face). What’s the point then? Seeing a little number at the end of a serious mindless pull session won’t help me stop.
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Good, but vibrates all the time

This app is very helpful in reminding you gently with a vibration that you’re touching your face, however, the slightest motion sets it off so my watch is buzzing all day long. I’ve become used to the vibrating so I don’t notice it as much, especially when I need it the most to remind me to put my hand down. It gets the job done, maybe a little too well… May need some slight improvements to be a little more accurate, but I get it’s impossible to create an app that is right 100% of the time. In all, a good app that works. Try it out!
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Buggy

This app has so much potential but is super buggy and just not easy to use for me personally.

Mostly OK

Updated review 9/28/21.
The app has disappeared from my watch. Support is nonexistent. DO NOT PURCHASE. I will update this review if support decides to fix this issue.

It’s a great idea. I was looking at a separate device that could do this and then I thought, hmm I bet my Apple Watch should be able to do the same thing. After a little research I found this app. The good news is that it mostly does as promised. I feel like 8 times out of 10 it will recognize that I’ve lifted my hand to touch my face. It doesn’t look like much. It kind of reminds me of the first app a college kid might have put together after finishing a programming course. You can turn it on or off and you can adjust the sensitivity, I think that’s it. You can’t schedule it to turn on and off at different times of day. There’s no app on the phone to adjust anything or to see if you’re getting better over time, you can’t do much to adjust the types of notifications it gives, etc. I don’t think there has been anything in the way of updates. With some polish and improvements it could be a 5 star app. Developers, keep working on this 👍
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bought the app & didn’t show up on my apple watch

all the reviews are fake! i got scammed out of $4 and i need my money back.

FAQ

What does the Face Touch Aware app do?

This app is designed to increase your awareness of how often you touch your face. It utilizes your smartwatch to detect when your hand moves near your face and provides alerts through vibration and sound.

How does the app detect face-touching?

The app detects if your Watch-wearing hand moves near your face. It then alerts you with a buzz and/or sound when a face-touch is detected. You can adjust the sensitivity if the detection isn't accurate enough for you.

Is this app a medical device?

No, this product is not a medical device and does not claim to diagnose, measure, or treat any condition. It is solely intended to provide awareness and information about your habits for personal use.

How long do the training sessions last?

The training sessions are designed to last for one hour in the background. To extend the session, you need to navigate back to the app and interact with the screen. You can pause and resume detection at any time.

Can I customize the alerts?

Yes, you can customize the alerts in the Settings. You can adjust the vibration strength and the volume separately, allowing you to choose whether you want alerts to vibrate, play sound, or both.