# Stop Nail Biting Hypnosis — user reviews > 76 indexed App Store user reviews of Stop Nail Biting Hypnosis by James Holmes, rated 4.40/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-nail-biting-hypnosis/id474867877/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-nail-biting-hypnosis/id474867877.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Stop Nail Biting Hypnosis? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✅ Effective at stopping nail biting - 😌 Relaxing and aids sleep - 💅 Promotes nail growth and healthier nails - 👍 Easy to use - 💰 Good value for money - 💖 Supports confidence and well-being - 🗣️ Soothing voices (Sue & James) - 🤝 Helpful Facebook support group **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes on iOS 13 - 🤷‍♂️ May not work for everyone - 💰 Some users find it expensive for limited content - 🔄 Needs updates for modern OS **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when selecting hypnosis session (iOS 13) - App not working after iOS updates - Features not accessible after iPhone update **Most requested features** - Add a day counter for not biting nails - More hypnosis messages/sessions - Ability to make notes and keep a diary - Update app design/look - Add a progress tracker ## Newest reviews (13 of 76) ### 5/5 — Stop Nail Biting *2020-07-15* I am 49 years of age and have always bitten my nails. I’ve always been embarrassed by my lack of nails. I knew I needed help and I also wanted to do have that experience of having my nails done with my teenage daughters. The app was amazing with the choice of Sue or James’ voice, I chose Sue as for me James was a little too quiet, I have not looked back and within 2 1/2 months I have had my first visit to the nail bar. So happy!!! I can not recommend Sue and James highly enough. If you want to conquer this habit listen to this app!!!! ### 5/5 — I have Nails *2020-07-05* fantastic app it really works from the first time I listened to it I stopped biting my nails now six weeks later I actually have nice looking nails. I have bitten my nails all my life and have tried everything to stop. 6 weeks ago I looked at my nails or what was left of them I had bitten them to about 3mm, I was totally disgusted in myself and new I had to do something. I went searching and found this app so with nothing to loose and everything to gain I listened it worked straight away I kept listening each night for a week there was no way I was risking a set back now 6 weeks later I feel so confident that I will not bite again. I just celebrated my 49th birthday and am proud to finally have beautiful nails I’m actually going to have a professional manicure for the first time in my life such a great feeling. James and Sue thank you so much for this app you have changed my life. Alison ### 5/5 — I’ve bitten my nails forever. *2020-03-13* I’ve quite literally bitten my nails my entire life. I have been using this app now for a while And it’s genuinely the only thing that’s ever helped me. Even when I relapse and start to bite again small I have to do it listen to my app before bed and I stop again. I would 100% recommend this app to anyone who wants to stop biting their nails. ### 5/5 — Working so far! *2020-03-01* I am 5 weeks in, so far, I haven’t even stayed awake through the whole app. But I have caught myself every time I’ve started to bite and then I’ve been able to stop. I was skeptical, but it is really helping me! ### 5/5 — Excellent App & FB support 💗💅🏻 *2019-11-02* In August 2019, after having this awful habit for 35 years, I *finally* stopped biting my nails because of this brilliant app. I now go for manicures and I am proud of my pretty, painted nails. I love the ‘progress photo’ feature and the kind people in the FB support group. I can’t recommend this app highly enough. ### 5/5 — App was crashing (but fixed quickly) *2019-11-02* Developers responded quickly to app crashes and even improved the design of the app. More importantly, the hypnosis sessions really work (and I was a sceptic about such things). Old comment: “The app worked until the recent update to iOS 13. Now when selecting the hypnosis session the app crashes. Please fix this“ **Developer response:** Hi, just to let you know the update is now available. Would you mind letting me know if it is working ok for you and amending your review? All the best James :) ### 5/5 — Actually worked for me *2019-11-01* I have been a nail biter for 48 years and always been ashamed of my nails and kept them hidden. Finally I have beaten the habit and have beautiful manicured nails. It has taken a couple of stop/starts but I stuck with it. The hypnosis is also incredibly relaxing, so much so I have never been awake to hear the end! I have tried so many ways to stop and can not recommend this enough. Just give it a go and also join the Private FB group that also comes with this app if you need further support and inspiration. Everyone on there is friendly, supportive and helps you realise that whatever your age you aren’t alone. I can not recommend this app highly enough. Good luck! ### 5/5 — 30 days strong! *2019-10-31* I have been using this app for the past 30 days and have since not even been tempted to bite my nails. James soothing voice is very effective for this hypnosis. On top of that the customer service has been great. When the app stopped working I emailed James and he responded right away with a solution to allow me to continue to listen to the hypnosis. Thank you so much I feel like I have finally broken the habit after 30+ years. ### 5/5 — Hypnosis?!?! *2019-10-25* Had you asked me 6 months or so ago if I thought hypnosis was real or worked I’m sure I would have laughed and said, “ If it works or really happens it wouldn’t work on me.”. Well at wits end to stop nail biting I decided to give it a try. I’m 55 and have bitten my nails as long as I can remember and at times bitten to bleeding. I’ve always been embarrassed by it so I broke down and got this app. I listened to it every night started it when I’d go to bed and just set it to loop. After 1 week I noticed that I wasn’t biting. After a couple of weeks I could actually feel my fingernails when I would wash my hair or scratch an itch. Now I only listen maybe once a week or so and still growing strong. iOS updated and the app quit working. I contacted them and they took care of it!!! Thank you James & Sue ### 4/5 — No longer works? *2019-10-09* I was trying to come back to this app and it no longer works on the latest iOS update. It closes when I click on a session. Before then it made a big difference when I used it consistently. So if you’re iOS is out of date, the app really helps. **Developer response:** Hi, so sorry to read youve had an issue. If you drop me an email to info@jamesholmes.co.uk I'll dropbox you the audio and extras until the app is updated next week. Best James :) ### 4/5 — It actually worked! ...until the latest iOS update *2019-10-07* I’m actually astonished to say that after a lifetime of nail biting this app has helped me stop completely for almost a month now. However, the app doesn’t work anymore after the latest iOS update. When I tap on a session the app crashes :/ Please fix it!! **Developer response:** Hi FrySplinter, thanks for the message. Can you drop me an email to info@jamesholmes.co.uk and I will sort you out with temporary access to another of our apps that has the nail-biting as part of it so you are not losing out, till our new version of the app is out. Best James :) ### 5/5 — I have nails again! *2019-08-01* I still can’t believe it, I have long and beautiful nails now. I was biting them since I was a toddler. Hypnosis is really working and I will use it for improve my life in different other field now. Thanks Sue and James! ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2019-06-15* I have bitten my nails as long as I can remember and after spending loads of money on Acrylics etc to try and break the habit I’ve always gone back to biting. Six weeks ago I came across this app by chance and it’s the best fiver I’ve spent! I listened every night for a week and I’ve not bitten my nails once. I don’t hide my hands anymore and I now actually have long nails that I can paint and even file. Can’t recommend it enough, just download it, you won’t regret it ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working *2019-10-25* So it was working and now it’s not. This app was helping me when it worked. Update your app please! **Developer response:** Hi sbnewby, just to let you know the update is now available. Would you mind letting me know if it is working ok for you and amending your review? All the best James :) ### 1/5 — App features don’t work :( *2019-10-21* I hate writing bad reviews but this app doesn’t work. The app shuts down the second I click on the hypnosis sessions. Are you expecting a fix for this? V disappointed **Developer response:** Hi Freya0208, just to let you know the update is now available. Would you mind letting me know if it is working ok for you and amending your review? All the best James :) ### 1/5 — :( WASTE *2019-10-16, version 2.0.4* Everything I click on hypnosis the app crashes...what an utter waste of money ### 1/5 — Money Grabbers *2019-05-19, version 2.0.4* There is only one hypnosis session. For £5 this is an utter rip off. Don’t buy. ### 1/5 — Didn't stop me biting *2016-07-26, version 2.0* Not impressed with this app has not helped with my nail biting 😩 ### 2/5 — App isn’t working *2019-10-22* Was excited to download this app but it’s not working when I click for a session! When will there be an update? Really excited/anxious to try this out! **Developer response:** Hi Fettuccine, just to let you know the update is now available. Would you mind letting me know if it is working ok for you and amending your review? All the best James :) ### 2/5 — Used this and it worked. Now can’t access *2019-10-18* Very disappointed. This no longer accessible after my iPhone update. **Developer response:** Hi Efhyefhnhitedgj, so sorry to read you've had an issue. This is a new issue caused by Apples new IOS 13.1 update. Please accept our apologies. If you drop me a line to info@jamesholmes.co.uk I will sort you out with another app that has the audio whilst we are sorting the app update out (should be about another week). My email is info@jamesholmes.co.uk Best James ### 2/5 — Please update *2016-12-16* Considering the app is almost $8 it definitely deserves to provide its buyers with an update!! Update the look... maybe add a counter for number of days not biting nails. If you aren't going to update .... maybe you should reduce the cost or offer a refund... although it's okay I'd perfer a little more out of the app for the amount paid ### 3/5 — Could be better... *2013-07-29, version 2.0* Generally a good app, but could improve. May not necessarily work for everyone; I've been using it 3 times a week for 3 months with partial success. Some feedback for update: (a) visualisation should not randomly change scenery, but keep continuity; and (b) reference should include not only nail biting, but flaking, peeling, etc skin chewing, etc. Stopping is a lifestyle change and there should be a more paced approach to reinforcing the SELF affirmations - ie I want to, for me - less so to demonstrate to friends & family. ### 4/5 — It was working so well!!!! *2019-10-22* Listened to the hypnosis sessions religiously every night and I completely stopped putting my hands anywhere near my month but since the iOS 13 update I can no longer access it and my nails are now also gone!! 😢😢 Please fix it soon!!! **Developer response:** Hi Vanessa, thanks for your review, So sorry to read you've had an issue. This is a new issue caused by Apples new IOS 13.1 update. We hope to have the new app out before the weekend, in the meantime can you drop me a line to info@jamesholmes.co.uk and I can Dropbox you the audio so your not missing out. Best James & Sue :) ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Success *2023-04-20* I’m so glad this app was available to me. I’d tried something similar several years ago and then it was no longer supported so I couldn’t keep up with it for maintenance. And I succumbed to biting my nails again. It is my one bad habit & has been super hard to break. This app felt like it worked instantly for me! I’m on week 4 without one instance of bringing my fingers to my mouth. And I’m so grateful because I was embarrassed of anyone seeing my nails before. Yes - a 5* rating. ### 5/5 — Stopped nail biting in 2 weeks. *2023-01-18* I used Sue’s app and after biting my nails since I was a child, I stopped in 2 weeks and had beautiful nails in a month. I do use a refresher session every month or so. ### 5/5 — I don't bite my nails anymore *2022-11-11* I bit them from when I was a little kid. It was embarrassing. I can't get used to long nails so I keep them trimmed.. with clippers and emory boards. The nail beds are longer and healthier and I don't have the gouged up skin surrounding them like before. Thank you! ### 5/5 — It actually worked! *2022-07-04* I’m a prolific nail biter but this app played at bedtime has worked wonders, I’m actually considering a manicure for the first time! I’m going to try it on my son next who has bitten his nails and the surrounding skin since a year old due to numerous appointments that have made him anxious… I hope it works for him too 🤞🏻💅🏻 ### 5/5 — It really does work *2021-08-02* I was very sceptical after biting my nails on a daily basis for 30 years until they were very sore. I’m about 2 weeks in and I’ve never had my nails so long. Very impressed and really pleased. Thank you to the creators of the app ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-04-04* Used this app about 6years ago and I stopped biting my nails and they grew lovely. Unfortunately due to anxiety with lockdown I have lapsed back, so am using it again. I have no doubt whatsoever that I will stop biting my nails again when I use this app. Also it gives you about 30mins of peace and quiet, blissful ### 5/5 — 35 and bitten my nails all my life *2020-12-15* I use reviews all the time and hardly ever write any but I thought I should for this app because for the first time in a very long time I have nails! I used to chew my fingers every day till they hurt. I’ve now been listening to this for the last few weeks and it’s worked. I use it at night before I go to sleep and I tend to listen most nights. Thanks to the makers of this app as you’ve saved me a fortune in acrylic nails!! ### 5/5 — Very happy! *2020-12-06* After more than 3 decades of nail biting, I’m happy to say this app has helped me stop. It did take some time, but by using this app and setting serious goals, my nails are looking great. I also use this app when I can’t sleep and I am usually knocked out within 10 minutes, so that is another plus! I’m also happy there is a Facebook support group alongside this app. Also very helpful to know you’re not alone in this terrible habit. ### 5/5 — AMAZING!! *2020-08-22* I have absolutely no idea what the hypnosis sessions say or how it works but I just know it does!! 👍🥰 ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2020-08-19* I’m 34 years old and been biting my nails my entire life. I downloaded the app and first listened on a Sunday afternoon and not bitten my nails since - that was about 5 weeks ago! I’ve listened each night before I go to sleep and I’ve found it also helps me sleep better, which is a great added benefit. I no longer have to use willpower as I have no desire to my bite my nails for the first time ever! I couldn’t be happier and only wish I’d have gotten it sooner 😊 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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