Biting Off helps you break nail-biting with real-time, on-device detection and reminders that keep you aware of the habit before it happens
Biting Off helps you break nail-biting with real-time, on-device detection and reminders that keep you aware of the habit before it happens.
The app runs quietly on your Mac, watches for hand-to-mouth motion, and alerts you in the moment so you can pause, reset, and build better patterns over time.
Key Features
Real-time hand-to-mouth detection while you work
Instant alerts to interrupt nail-biting moments
Optional sound alerts and visual overlay cues
5-minute snooze mode for temporary quiet time
Start/stop monitoring anytime from the main view
Built-in tracking dashboard with incident trends and totals
Customizable detection sensitivity
Custom alert sound support (including recorded voice alerts)
Local tracking history with reset controls
Privacy First
Biting Off is built to be private by default:
Detection runs locally on your Mac
No video is uploaded to external servers
Your tracking data stays on your device