BiAffect vs Neurokeys

Thank you for trying BiAffect. In this ResearchKit study, we would like to understand the relationship between mood and neurocognitive functioning in bipolar disorder using keystroke dynamics (such as typing speed and typing errors) and other passive sensor information (such as the accelerometer). You don't have to be a person with bipolar disorder to help us test this app—we also need healthy participants to use the app and serve as a control group. Currently, diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder rely on careful history taking and examination by a clinician, at times aided by self-report or caretaker-informed questionnaires. In general, these reports have to be interpreted by providers in order to extract patterns that could indicate an imminent change in mood. Moreover, they do not necessarily represent objective psycho-physiological markers. On the other hand, the pervasive use of mobile wireless devices has significantly shaped interpersonal communications in modern life. Indeed, as personal smartphone technology advances, people are increasingly interacting with one another via typed (rather than oral) communications. For this reason, we want to investigate if keyboard dynamics and sensor data from iPhone serve as more objective biomarkers or 'virtual mental-health footprints' of bipolar disorder and mood in general.

What if your phone could help advance brain health research? With Neurokeys, it can. Every tap on your keyboard tells a story — about focus, coordination, and how your brain is feeling today. Neurokeys gently analyzes how you type (never what you type), and turns that everyday signal into a powerful tool for science. Combined with optional smartphone signals like heart rate, step count, and flights climbed, Neurokeys helps researchers build digital biomarkers for motor function and cognition — insights that may transform our understanding of Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, ADHD, and other neurological conditions. Why join Neurokeys? - Be part of meaningful research — your data fuels studies that could change millions of lives. - Privacy by design — we only see how you type, never what you write. Your messages stay yours. - You stay in control — decide which permissions to share, and change your mind anytime. - One-minute setup — install, opt in, and you're contributing. - Runs quietly in the background — no daily tasks, no surveys, no interruptions to your day. How it works - Download Neurokeys and complete a quick setup. - Choose which permissions you'd like to enable — including location, notifications, and Apple Health access. You can adjust or revoke them anytime. - Use your phone as you normally would — Neurokeys does the rest. - Every keystroke becomes a small contribution to a bigger mission: better understanding of the human brain. HIPAA & GDPR compliant · FDA registered (US) · Investigational device (EU) · Fully anonymized · Withdraw anytime. Join a growing community helping science move forward — one tap at a time. Download Neurokeys today.