# SkinAware - Stop Skin Picking — Track & Overcome Skin Picking

> Track, understand, and manage skin picking urges with customizable tools and insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Amibi AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinaware-stop-skin-picking/id6754027225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amibi AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846337617)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinaware-stop-skin-picking/id6754027225/reviews.md

## What is SkinAware?

SkinAware helps you break free of skin picking, hair pulling and nail biting by learning your patterns and managing urges.

Research shows consistent tracking alone can reduce picking by 20 to 50% in the first few weeks. When you see when and why it happens, you can prepare instead of react.

Easy logging
- Two buttons: "I Picked" or "I Resisted". Takes 2 seconds.
- Choose what to log: trigger, body area, severity, notes

Urge tools
- An "I have an urge" button for the hard moments
- Urge surfing, breathing and other short exercises, most under 3 minutes
- Accountability friend: add a friend and support each other

Insights
- See your top triggers, your worst hours, and how you're trending
- Calendar views, timelines, heatmaps and goals
- Before/after photo timeline, stored only on your phone

For your therapist
- Export your data as CSV and share reports in your sessions

Privacy
- All data encrypted, photos never leave your device, delete your account anytime

Questions or feedback?
Email: linus@skinawareapp.com
Website: https://www.skinawareapp.com/
Vote on new features: https://skinaware.featurebase.app/
Terms of Service: https://www.skinawareapp.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.skinawareapp.com/privacy

## Key features

- Easy logging of picking or resisting
- Customizable trigger and severity tracking
- Urge management tools
- Accountability Friend feature
- Progress insights and pattern analysis
- Data export for therapists
- Private photo timeline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly founder subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly founder subscription | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinaware-stop-skin-picking/id6754027225/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Extremely helpful!

*2026-07-09*

I didn’t realize how helpful this app would be for me! It’s not just tracking pick-free days, it’s guided learning and recognizing your own patterns and tendencies. The modules were basically speaking to my soul, exposing every obsessive thought I’ve had to justify my picking. It was extremely validating! The tracking graphs and pre-made options for triggers and environments where you pick were also a great feature and allowed me to focus only on tracking and logging and not coming up with all the details and planning. I have not picked for 17 days and I cannot express what a huge deal that is for me. I have picked for as long as I remember. I hadn’t been able to do more than 1 or 2 days pick-free before. Thank you very much for this thoughtful app!!

**Developer response:** Wooow thank you for such a lovely detailed review! Super super glad you find the modules and exercises helpful, I've put a lot of thought into those. And big congrats on the pick-free streak! You are amazing :)) - Linus

### 3/5 — So far so good

*2026-06-18*

I went for the free trial/subscription because I thought I needed it for the widget on my phone Home Screen. But the widget is kinda useless tbh. I was hoping it would be more interactive. Like it would be encouraging to see how many days since an episode happened on my Home Screen instead of “I picked” on a color block. I got this app because I wanted to track my habit more closely. I like the progress feature and that you can upload photos. All of it seems really good. Just bummed because I wanted an informative widget 😅

**Developer response:** Thank you for the valuable feedback! Fortunately there is already a widget for seeing how many days since an episode happened! It is after the picked and resisted widgets :) I do however agree the wdigets could be even better! I'm adding a goal widget and more for next release. Thank you! - Linus

### 5/5 — Really Good but Buggy

*2026-03-21*

This app is so good for logging which is so helpful for skin picking. The other tools like journaling and photo progress seem great but there are just some issues with not being able to scroll the journal page entry or progress photo entry failing to save. The design is great though, so just hoping the software engineers are faithful to fix these bugs.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the valuable feedback and kind review! I agree with your very fair critique, and I'm glad to say the journaling, progress photos and typing have all been sorted since!! Thank you! - Linus

### 4/5 — Helps build awareness

*2026-03-12, version 2.5.0*

New to using this app and finding it helpful for building awareness of my patterns. The habit retaining course is great. There are a few glitches in the logging, such as customised log options not showing up even when turned on and the text box disappearing beneath the keypad so you can’t see what you’re typing. But other than that, I’m finding it very useful.

### 1/5 — Subscription required

*2026-03-04*

I did the entire survey just to have to choose a subscription at the end. Such a waste of my time before bed.

**Developer response:** Hi, this is not true! You can absolutely continue for free after the customisation - Linus

### 5/5 — Best free skin picking app

*2026-01-30*

I love this app. I find it a lot easier to use than something like I am sober. The developer also accepts feedback and actually implements suggestions. Really good for tracking skin picking without feeling guilt or shame

**Developer response:** Thanks!! Such an amazing review and I'm happy for any suggestions, they help improve the app for everyone :)

### 5/5 — Best app I’ve found

*2026-01-22*

I’m new to this app but it’s already better than other expensive solutions I’ve tried. The design is soothing and the techniques are already helping. The community is also kind and supportive.

**Developer response:** Wow thank you!! That means a lot, very happy to hear you have found the community and techniques helpful

### 5/5 — We need more apps like this!

*2026-01-12*

I got this app for my trichotillomania, and it everything I’ve needed to help me break the habit. Many treatment options are expensive or inconvenient, but this app gives me everything I need to break the habit, even without the subscription! I also love the aesthetic and UI. It’s a small detail, but it made a huge difference for me!
Anyway, this app is amazing and there should be more like it. It is effective, informative, and intuitive. I will definitely tell my therapist to share this to their other patients! Thank you so much for making it!

Suggestion:
The pop and release tool is very helpful for skin picking, but maybe there could be an alternate version for trich!

**Developer response:** What a fantastic and kind review!! Super happy you like the features, feeling grateful it's been of help! I have since added new exercises I hope you find useful for trich! - Linus

### 5/5 — We need more apps like this!

*2026-01-11*

I got this app for my trichotillomania, and it everything I’ve needed to help me break the habit. Many treatment options are expensive or inconvenient, but this app gives me everything I need to break the habit, even without the subscription! I also love the aesthetic and UI. It’s a small detail, but it made a huge difference for me!
Anyway, this app is amazing and there should be more like it. It is effective, informative, and intuitive. I will definitely tell my therapist to share this to their other patients! Thank you so much for making it!

Suggestion:
The pop and release tool is very helpful for skin picking, but it might be even more useful if it had a vibration haptic or a separate version for trich!

### 5/5 — am i dreaming

*2025-12-04*

this app fills a huge yawning void in the treatment of compulsive skin picking and i could not be more grateful.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing, very beautifully put! Messages like this are exactly why I built SkinAware and want to keep improving it. Very grateful for your review - Linus

## Frequently asked questions about SkinAware

### How does SkinAware help reduce skin picking?

Consistent tracking alone can reduce picking by 20-50% in the first few weeks. SkinAware's awareness features interrupt automatic patterns, and understanding your triggers helps you prepare instead of react.

### What are the subscription options for SkinAware?

SkinAware offers monthly and yearly subscriptions, with founder plans providing a free 14-day trial. Monthly subscriptions are $5.99, and yearly subscriptions are $34.99.

### Is my data safe with SkinAware?

Yes, all data is encrypted and securely synced to your account. Progress photos are stored only on your device and are never uploaded. You can delete your account and data at any time.

### Can I share my progress with my therapist using SkinAware?

Yes, SkinAware allows you to export comprehensive data in CSV format and share reports directly with your therapist, facilitating collaborative treatment.

### What devices does SkinAware support?

SkinAware is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering a comprehensive experience across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is SkinAware updated?

The app was last updated on March 9, 2026, indicating active development and support for new features and improvements.

### What age rating does SkinAware have?

SkinAware has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users seeking to manage skin picking behaviors.

### Does SkinAware offer guided exercises?

Yes, SkinAware includes guided exercises and breathing techniques within its 'Urge tools' section to help users manage difficult moments and urges.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-28

Improved therapist integration

### 3.0.1 — 2026-06-04

- Improved goal setting. You can now choose allowed picking/pulling/biting per day and gradually decrease it
- Better interface for accountability friends feature

### 3.0.0 — 2026-05-26

Major update!
- Completely new and improved urge exercises incl. voice guidance
- Find accountability friends and support each other
- Daily pulse check-in & journal
- Redesigned logging experience
- Improved onboarding experience

### 2.7.0 — 2026-04-24

• Therapists, partners, parents, and friends can now join SkinAware as Supporters!
• Completely redesigned Insights tab
• Module 4 of the HRT course is now live
• Updated interface for logging history
• Refreshed Achievements page
• Better progress photo experience

### 2.6.0 — 2026-03-31

- Improved user experience across the app
- Progress photos fixed
- Watch logging fixed
- Condition-aware widgets
- Performance and bug fixes

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