# NailKeeper vs Cuticle Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Cuticle Tracker at 5.0 against NailKeeper's 4.5. Cuticle Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NailKeeper's advantage is ratings volume (274 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NailKeeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cuticle Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cuticle Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NailKeeper has 274 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NailKeeper | Cuticle Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailkeeper-stop-biting-nails/id1579004361/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuticle-tracker/id6759999179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pibardos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552646666) | [RANDY,EDWARD PAQUETTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882219406) |

## What reviewers say

### NailKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nailkeeper-stop-biting-nails/id1579004361)

This app helps you break the habit of nail biting and picking by visually tracking your progress. It uses photo comparisons and video progression to motivate you, alongside features like timers, reminders, and helpful tips.

**Highlights:** Photo tracking of nail changes, Before and after image comparison, Video progression of nail recovery, Photo taking reminders, Time elapsed tracker, Tips for nail growth and impulse control, Daily streak widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| NailKeeper Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| NailKeeper Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Visual progress tracking with photo comparison
- ✅ Effective motivation for stopping nail biting habit
- 📊 Clear nail growth measurement and statistics
- 💪 Helpful tips and advice for nail health
- ⏱️ Streak counter keeps users accountable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for second hand tracking
- 🔐 Limited features without premium subscription
- 📵 Notifications require paid version
- 🖼️ Low quality photo capture
- 🐛 Technical glitches and bugs present

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not uploading or syncing properly
- Missing notifications functionality
- Camera overlay issues making consistent poses difficult
- App crashes when viewing photo gallery
- Streak counter resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually set or backdate start date
- Gamification elements (achievements, virtual pets, rewards shop)
- Mood or trigger tracking for relapses
- Widget on lock screen
- Fullscreen photo viewing without premium


### Cuticle Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuticle-tracker/id6759999179)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NailKeeper free?

NailKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cuticle Tracker free?

Cuticle Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NailKeeper or Cuticle Tracker?

Cuticle Tracker is rated higher. NailKeeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 274 ratings, while Cuticle Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NailKeeper or Cuticle Tracker have ads?

Neither NailKeeper nor Cuticle Tracker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*