Steady: Stop Nail Biting
Skin Picking & Hair Pulling
About
This app offers a private, shame-free companion to help manage body-focused repetitive behaviors like nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling. It uses habit-reversal training and decoupling techniques with one-tap logging and guided exercises to help users soften these patterns at their own pace.
What's New in Steady
2.0.1
August 23, 2026
Steady 2.0 is a head-to-toe redesign — calmer, softer, more alive. • A rebuilt home: your week woven into living cloth, with the day's pattern always in view • Settings reimagined as a quiet card garden • The clinical report, rebuilt on linen — cleaner to read, nicer to print • Refined widgets with a gentler, more legible look • Steady Plus is here: pattern insights, smart reminders, the clinical PDF report, custom tags, and the Apple Watch app — 7 days free, then $29.99 a year (or $6.99 a month, or $49.99 once). Cancel anytime. As always: no streaks to lose, nothing resets to zero, everything stays on your device.
MoreFAQ
What body-focused repetitive behaviors does Steady help with?
Steady helps with nail biting (onychophagia), skin picking (dermatillomania, excoriation), hair pulling (trichotillomania), and lip or cheek biting. It is designed to be a private companion for managing these patterns without shame.
How does Steady work to help stop nail biting?
Steady uses habit-reversal training and decoupling techniques. It encourages one-tap logging of urges, offers short competing response exercises, and provides guided decoupling to help users soften their nail-biting patterns over time.
Is Steady free to use?
Yes, Steady offers a free version with core features like one-tap logging, urge help tools, and basic decoupling training. Additional features like pattern insights and smart reminders are available through a paid subscription called Steady Plus.
What are the subscription options for Steady Plus?
Steady Plus is available for $6.99/month, $29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase of $49.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
Does Steady collect user data?
No, Steady is designed with privacy in mind and everything stays on your device. It does not require an account, does not track users, and does not collect any personal data.
Can I share my data with a therapist?
Yes, Steady allows you to export your log as a spreadsheet, which you can then share with your therapist. Steady Plus also offers a clinical PDF report for appointments.
How often is Steady updated?
The latest version of Steady is 2.0.1, which was last updated on August 23, 2026. The app is actively maintained by developer Matthis Damm.
What devices does Steady support?
Steady is available on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The Apple Watch companion app is part of the Steady Plus subscription.