StopBite vs NailPause
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
NailPause
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Catch the urge before the bite. NailPause gives you a private 60-second reset when nail biting or cuticle picking starts to feel automatic. Notice the urge, choose a practical response, and make gradual recovery visible—without shame or all-or-nothing pressure. RESPOND IN THE MOMENT • Start a 60-second reset from the app, Home Screen, or Lock Screen • Choose a practical hands-on response • Note the trigger and urge intensity • Keep core resets unlimited on the free plan FOLLOW A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU Tell NailPause what matters to you, when urges are most likely, and which response feels realistic. Your first 7-day plan turns those answers into small daily actions. Pro continues the complete 28-day guided Journey and adapts your next week using your real check-ins. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS See when urges are most likely, which triggers keep returning, and which responses help most. NailPause creates simple insights only from the information you choose to record. MAKE NAIL RECOVERY VISIBLE Take consistent nail and cuticle photos, compare progress side by side, and create a private on-device timelapse with Pro. Your recovery photos are not uploaded. FREE INCLUDES • Unlimited instant resets • Daily reflection and reminders • Care plant and Care Points • The first 7 Journey days • Up to 2 recovery photos • A 7-day reflection summary • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets NAILPAUSE PRO ADDS • The complete 28-day Journey • 30 days of reflection history • Highest-risk-window and recurring-trigger insights • Trigger-aware reset recommendations • All five reset techniques • Weekly adaptive guidance • More recovery photos • Side-by-side comparison and an on-device timelapse PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Your plan, check-ins, notes, and recovery photos stay on your device. NailPause has no advertising or cross-app tracking. NailPause is a self-help and educational tool. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace care from a qualified health professional. Take the first pause today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NailPause at weekly against StopBite's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. StopBite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NailPause sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StopBite ships an update every 3 weeks, NailPause weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StopBite | NailPause |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUNICHI WATANABE | NIYAZI ONER |
In-app purchases
StopBite
- Regret Tip (Small)$0.99
- Regret Tip (Medium)$1.99
- Regret Tip (Large)$2.99
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- Pro Plan(Lifetime)$4.99
NailPause
- NailPause Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- NailPause Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- NailPause Pro Lifetime$59.99









