Comparison

StopBite vs HabitHands

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StopBite

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Nail biting is a tough habit to break. As the developer of this app, I struggled with it since childhood. I created this app out of a strong desire to finally stop, and I would be thrilled if it could help others facing the same struggle! This app is a habit tracker designed to visualize your unconscious habits and fully support your determination to quit. ■ Key Features - Nail Growth Record & Flip-book (*Pro feature) Take perfectly aligned photos every time using the "Ghost Overlay." Reviewing your daily changes through animation will dramatically boost your motivation. - In-depth Habit Analysis (Emotion Tracker) Record exactly when and what you were feeling (frustrated, anxious, etc.) when you bit your nails. Visualize your unconscious triggers with easy-to-read graphs. - "Commitment Tips" for Resolve It's okay if you slip up. Turn your regret into a "Commitment Tip" (a virtual record) to act as a deterrent and restart with renewed determination. - Visualize Your Effort: "Grow & Reward" The longer you go without biting, the more your in-app plant grows. Once you reach your goal, treat yourself with a custom "Reward" you set! Breaking a habit alone is hard, but together with this app, you can overcome it. Why not take the first step today? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HabitHands

This app helps you break free from body-focused repetitive behaviors like nail biting, hair pulling, and skin picking. It builds awareness, resists urges, and motivates you with streaks and visual progress.

Highlights
  • Track nail biting, hair pulling, skin picking
  • Visualize progress with before/after photos
  • Journal triggers and reflections
  • Science-backed mini-courses
  • Daily pledges and streaks
  • Urge management tools
Features
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Struggling with bad body habits like nail biting, hair pulling, or skin picking? Tried to stop but keep finding yourself relapsing without even realizing? HabitHands is a simple, science-backed app designed to help you break free from body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and regain control of your body. HabitHands helps you build awareness, resist urges in the moment, and stay motivated with streaks, pledges, and visual progress. Whether you bite your nails during stress, pull your hair while focusing, or pick your skin out of boredom, HabitHands gives you practical tools to help you stop one day at a time. FEATURES - Track Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, Skin Picking and more - Visualize Progress with Before & After Photos - Journal Your Triggers - Science Backed Mini Courses - Daily Pledges & Streaks - Panic Button for Urges - Achievements & Statistics TRACK YOUR BODY HABITS Log nail biting, hair pulling, or skin picking each day and note how severe it was. Simple check-ins turn subconscious behaviors into conscious awareness, the first step toward lasting change. BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS Track your healing visually with progress photos. Compare before and after images of your nails, skin, or hair and see real improvement over time. Share your improvement with friends and family to celebrate progress. JOURNAL Reflect on your journey with guided journal prompts designed to help you understand your habits at a deeper level. Write about why you want to quit, identify personal triggers, and document wins and setbacks along the way. Journaling helps turn patterns into insights and keeps you motivated as you build lasting change. MINI COURSES Learn how to quit using the principles of Habit Reversal Training (HRT), through short, easy-to-follow lessons designed to help you understand your triggers, manage urges, and build healthier habits that stick. A paid subscription is required to access all features. Start your free trial and experience the benefits of quitting nail biting, hair pulling, and skin picking with HabitHands. Subscription options include a monthly or annual plan. Pricing may vary by country and region. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple ID Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Your Apple ID account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Terms & Conditions: https://habithands.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://habithands.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

StopBite4 screens
HabitHands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HabitHands at 15.1 against StopBite's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StopBite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HabitHands sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopBite ships an update every 2 weeks, HabitHands every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StopBite versus HabitHands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopBiteHabitHands
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI WATANABEMalina Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StopBite

One-time4
  • Regret Tip (Small)$0.99
  • Regret Tip (Medium)$1.99
  • Regret Tip (Large)$2.99
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  • Pro Plan(Lifetime)$4.99
2 purchases

HabitHands

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StopBite free?
StopBite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitHands free?
HabitHands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StopBite or HabitHands have ads?
Neither StopBite nor HabitHands shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopBite or HabitHands?
StopBite ships an update every 2 weeks, and HabitHands every 3 weeks. Most recently, StopBite was updated on November 5, 2026 and HabitHands on October 30, 2026.

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