# Original Keen-Trichotillomania — For picking & nail biting, too

> App for tracking and managing hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. (iPhone/iPad app by HABITAWARE L. L. C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-keen-trichotillomania/id1128172092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HABITAWARE L. L. C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128172091)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-keen-trichotillomania/id1128172092/reviews.md

## What is Original Keen?

Here’s how YOU can take control of hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania), and nail biting: 
(1) Using our HabitAware app to track encourages you to maintain your “Current Streak” for hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania) or nail biting. 
(2) Adding the Keen smart bracelet to your recovery toolkit builds your awareness of these trancelike behaviors and empowers you to change your behavior.

Here’s the details:
(1) APP ONLY TRACKER
We’ve specifically designed our app to allow anyone with hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting to MANUALLY track their behavior. Just download the app for FREE and get started today. Each time you realize you are hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting, just open the app & tap a button to track it!

The data you input will help you understand patterns and triggers. Once you know WHEN the behavior is happening you can EXPLORE ways to replace the behavior and take control.

(2) Join the Keen family at HabitAware.com
HabitAware’s Keen is your guide to awareness. Invented by a hair puller, Keen uses patented gesture detection technology to recognize when you are hair pulling (trichotillomania), nail biting, skin picking (dermatillomania), or thumb sucking.

Keen’s vibration is like a “hug” on your wrist and your “self care” alarm. As you build awareness of your restless hands and use the vibration as a cue to practice healthier soothing mechanisms, you can Retrain Your Brain.

WHAT OTHERS SAY:
** "Keen has completely changed my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. I no longer pull out my hair. I am no longer looking over my shoulder... I live in peace now." - Stephanie **

** "Keen's by far the most effective method I use to track and combat my hair pulling." - Abby **

** "I haven’t bitten my nails or pulled my hair, and I think every dollar is worth it." - Suzanne **

** "...really changed my life and continues to make me happier and help me control my skin picking.” - Britta **

We’re here for you, because we’ve been there: email us at support@habitaware.com
With love & awareness,
Aneela (ex - hair puller) and the HabitAware Team

HabitAware is a TIME Magazine Best Invention and supported by research grants from the NIH & NSF.

As seen in: Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, Buzzfeed, CBS, TechCrunch, Instyle, Yahoo! Beauty, SELF Magazine and more!

## Key features

- Manual behavior tracking
- Streak tracking
- Pattern and trigger analysis
- Smart bracelet integration
- Behavioral retraining cues
- Personalized self-care reminders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-keen-trichotillomania/id1128172092/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Changed my life.

*2025-01-03*

This bracelet helped me build awareness of my hands and the HabitAware team helped me build awareness of the emotions triggering my hair pulling, along with better strategies. They helped me see my hair pulling behavior in a new way that made taking control possible. I can proudly say I no longer have trichotillomania.

### 1/5 — I hate this so much

*2022-10-28*

I have more than 4 stupid areas that I pull at

### 3/5 — Bad Tracking

*2020-06-02*

I accidentally pressed the button a few times, but I deleted the log. However, it still comes back once i refresh. I just set this up a few days ago, but it’s really frustrating me. This is my only problem. Otherwise, the app is good!

### 1/5 — Out of the box experience? Not good...

*2020-04-02*

So I have set up, deleted, re set up bracelet(s). They register my movement and vibrate like they are suppose to. What they won’t do? Register or vibrate when pushing the button to log, thus far rendering them useless. I just really didn’t expect to have an issue, and certainly thought starting over would have fixed the problem. So I have a “ticket” open, and will change review once I can get the things to work as advertised .

### 5/5 — Thank God

*2020-03-27*

I have pulled out large swaths of hair near he back of my head. My parents finally stepped in and got me this. I was wary, but it was quick and easy to set up and use! I have high hopes!!

### 4/5 — Last update 9 months ago

*2020-02-12*

Please update for 2020
Dark mode
Better UI

### 5/5 — Pretty good so far!

*2018-02-11*

I've had trichotillomania for 4 years now and haven't been able to stop. Nothing's worked. And my mom found this for me and I just started using it today! So far, it's amazing! It buzzed once and my hand went flying down, away from my head. This is great so far. I have high hopes for this🤞❤️

### 5/5 — It is helpful

*2017-09-09*

I found his bracelet very helpful. I have a hair pulling issue for a long time. Ever since I got it I pulled like once in the first couple of days but since then, I haven't pulled. I have been 100+ days pull free.

### 5/5 — 30 days pull free!

*2017-08-14*

This bracelet and app have helped me battle my trichotillomania and I'm winning! Tech support is responsive and amazing. The app helps track my progress too! Looking forward to the next update that will help make the training system more precise.

### 5/5 — so helpful!

*2017-05-19*

review on app only- let's assume the bracelets are 10/10 (so far, they are!). App is a needed companion. easy to set up the habits you want to break. left hand has been totally on point- right has had a lot of false alarms, but i'm wondering if it's because i added 2 gestures instead of waiting a few days, and not that the app hasn't yet synced my lower detection setting. i don't see the results chart but i am hoping that's just because i've only been using it for an hour! love it so far though :)

## Frequently asked questions about Original Keen

### How does Keen help with hair pulling?

Keen allows you to manually track instances of hair pulling, helping you identify patterns and triggers. When used with the Keen smart bracelet, it provides vibration cues to increase awareness and encourage behavioral change.

### Can Keen be used without the smart bracelet?

Yes, the app can be used independently to manually track hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting behaviors. This manual tracking helps you understand your habits and triggers.

### What kind of behaviors does Keen track?

Keen is designed to help users track and manage hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania), and nail biting. It can also be used for thumb sucking.

### Is Keen available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Keen is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

### How often is Keen updated?

The latest version of Keen is 1.2.6, and it was last updated on October 31, 2023. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

### What is the user sentiment for Keen?

User testimonials highlight significant positive impacts, with users reporting life-changing improvements in managing hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, leading to increased peace and happiness.

### Does Keen have ads?

No, the application data indicates that Keen does not have advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Keen?

Keen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.6 — 2023-10-31

- fixes for data display issues

### 1.2.5 — 2023-10-25

This version contains a band update for minor improvements to detection accuracy.

### 1.2.4 — 2023-06-22

Just a few minor updates under the hood to keep Keen running smoothly for you.

### 1.2.3 — 2022-11-10

Keen is BACK, or TRACK ON YOUR OWN!

Use this app to record your unwanted hair pulling, skin picking or nail biting gesture onto the original Keen bracelet (silver module) Visit www.habitaware.com/setup for instructions.

Don’t have the Keen bracelet yet? 
Get it at www.habitaware.com OR fire up the app and click “Track On My Own” to get started.
Tracking helps identify clues to your triggers so you can take control.

Have the Keen2 bracelet (with watchface)? 
Search for the “Keen2” app.

Need help? Email us at support@habitaware.com
We’re here for you.
Love, strength & awareness,
Aneela (founder in trich recovery) & the HabitAware team

P.S. This app update also ensures compatibility with recent phone software updates.

### 1.2.2 — 2021-06-21

Have Keen2? Please search for the "Keen2" app as this app WILL NOT WORK with it!
In fact, this update is to make sure you all know this app for the ORIGINAL KEEN bracelet - With an updated App Name & App icon.

Need anything else, just email us at support@habitaware.com
love, strength, & awareness, 
Team HabitAware

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## More apps by HABITAWARE L. L. C.

- [Keen2: Track Trichotillomania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keen2-track-trichotillomania/id1462653287)
- [KeenLite for Trichotillomania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keenlite-for-trichotillomania/id1673593723)
- [OpticAware](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opticaware/id6450798550)

All apps by HABITAWARE L. L. C.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1128172091

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