# Stop Nail Biting - CalmNails — Quit Habit Naturally in 7 Days

> Science-inspired habit app for stopping nail biting through awareness and curiosity sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Phil Starkovich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-nail-biting-calmnails/id6746272768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phil Starkovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737048219)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-nail-biting-calmnails/id6746272768/reviews.md

## What is Stop Nail Biting?

Stop biting your nails — without willpower, bitter polish, or guilt.

Calm Nails is a simple, science-inspired habit app built around one idea: awareness rewires automatic behavior. Instead of fighting urges, you’ll practice short guided “curiosity sessions” that help you notice sensations in your hands and nails—so the impulse loses its grip over time.

It’s not a panic button.
It’s a tiny daily practice that retrains your brain.

How Calm Nails Works

1 minute, twice per day.

Do a short Morning Session and Evening Session

Follow gentle guidance to explore sensations (pressure, tingling, texture, tension)

Learn to pause without force, and let the urge pass naturally

With consistency, nail-biting becomes less automatic—and easier to stop for good.

What You’ll Love

Cure with Curiosity
Build a new relationship with your hands through calm attention. No punishment. No shame. Just noticing.

Daily Reminders (supportive, not pushy)
Set your preferred times and let Calm Nails nudge you back to your practice—without guilt or pressure.

Streaks & Consistency Tracking
Stay motivated with simple streak tracking designed to keep the habit lightweight and doable.

Progress Photos (private in-app)
Capture and compare your nails over time so you can actually see healing happening—especially on days you feel stuck.

No Gimmicks
No bitter polish. No “just stop.” No shame spirals. Calm Nails is built for real humans.

Realistic Results

Most people notice the urge softening within 1 week with steady practice. Consistency matters more than perfection—even small sessions count.

Terms of Use:
https://www.calmnails.com/terms

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Guided curiosity sessions
- Awareness-based habit retraining
- Daily reminders
- Streak tracking
- Progress photos
- No willpower or bitter polish needed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commit to Quit - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Commit to Quit - Monthly w/ Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Commit to Quit (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commit to Quit (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commit to Quit - Lifetime (Special) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-nail-biting-calmnails/id6746272768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ideas

*2025-07-06*

Gamification- let me see my streak of daily sessions/ total time in analysis, 

Journal- after each session I should be able to journal about what insights popped up

Photo documentation, be able to take photos of hands and store them, 

Education- some text or blogs or videos to watch explaining nail biting, why we do it, and why it’s important to stop

**Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestions! We did just add Streaks so you can see your progress. We also added Before/After photos. Journaling seems like a logical next step and we'll consider that. 😄

### 5/5 — Very helpful!

*2025-06-26*

This approach was great for me! I noticed an improvement within a week — both for mindlessly and intentionally biting my nails. I’ve been using the app for around a month and my nails have never looked this good. Very, very happy I found this!

**Developer response:** 🙏 Alexandra, so glad the app helped and hope you still have beautiful nails 1 year later!

### 5/5 — It worked!

*2025-05-27*

I am 1 month in and although I can’t say for sure it will last forever, so far it has been life changing. Thank you!!!

**Developer response:** Yay! This is why we love building apps - to help people

## Frequently asked questions about Stop Nail Biting

### How does CalmNails help stop nail biting?

CalmNails uses short, guided curiosity sessions twice daily. These sessions help you become aware of sensations in your hands and nails, which gradually reduces the automatic urge to bite.

### What are the subscription plans for CalmNails?

CalmNails offers a 'Commit to Quit' plan with monthly ($3.99/month) and annual ($19.99/year) options. The monthly plan also has a 3-day free trial.

### How often do I need to use CalmNails?

The app recommends using it for one minute, twice per day, with a Morning Session and an Evening Session. Consistency is emphasized over perfection.

### Can I see my progress with CalmNails?

Yes, CalmNails allows you to take private progress photos within the app. This feature helps you visually track the healing of your nails over time.

### Does CalmNails have ads?

No, CalmNails does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for subscription plans.

### What is the age rating for CalmNails?

CalmNails has an age rating of 4+ and is available on iPhone.

### How long does it take to see results with CalmNails?

Most users notice a softening of the urge to bite within 1 week of consistent practice. The app focuses on gradual change rather than immediate results.

### Is CalmNails available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, CalmNails is currently only supported on iPhone devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-29

Calm Nails is now available in more languages.

We have added in-app localization so you can follow your sessions, reminders, and guidance in your own language, making it easier to build your no-biting habit wherever you are.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-06-08

Novo: Gatilhos e Interrupções
Agora você pode registrar os momentos que despertam sua vontade de morder ao longo do dia. Perceba padrões, adicione notas rápidas e marque interrupções para ver o que desencadeia isso em você e com que frequência você faz uma pausa.
Quanto mais claramente você enxergar seus gatilhos na vida real, mais fácil será interromper o hábito com curiosidade em vez de agir no piloto automático.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-02-21

We’ve improved the onboarding experience to help you get started faster and with more clarity.

This update also includes UI refinements throughout the app for a cleaner, more consistent experience.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-02-10

This update brings a big boost to how you track and stay motivated on your journey to stop biting.



- Progress photos: You can now save, view, and compare photos of your nails over time so you can clearly see how much they are healing.

- Streaks: New streak tracking helps you stay consistent and motivated as you build your non-biting habit day by day.

- Refreshed design: A revamped interface makes it easier to navigate the app and get to your sessions with less friction.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-08-19

Voices! We added 4 voices to allow you to listen to calming male and female voices while doing a session. Also, updated the style/colors of the app for a calm feeling.

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All apps by Phil Starkovich: https://appshunter.io/developer/1737048219

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