AI Habit Prevention
What is the main use case for Hands Off?
The main use case for Hands Off is helping people stop nail biting by automatically detecting and interrupting the habit in real-time. The app is designed specifically for unconscious nail biting that happens during work, study, stress, or focus; moments when people bite their nails without realizing it. Hands Off monitors your webcam using AI and immediately interrupts you with a screen overlay the moment nail biting is detected, breaking the unconscious pattern before it becomes automatic.
Who is the target audience of handsoffapp.com?
Hands Off is perfect for chronic nail biters and people with other face-focused BFRBs who struggle with unconscious habits. The ideal users are people who bite their nails automatically during work, study, stress, anxiety, boredom, or deep focus; often without realizing they're doing it until after the damage is done. This includes professionals, students, and anyone who has tried traditional solutions like bitter nail polish, fidget toys, gloves, or habit tracking apps without lasting success. Hands Off is especially beneficial for people who can stop nail biting temporarily but relapse during stressful periods when they forget their plan to quit. Anyone who wants to stop nail biting without constant mental effort or manual tracking will benefit from Hands Off's automatic detection and interruption.
What model of AI does Hands Off use?
Hands Off uses specialized computer vision AI models for face detection and hand detection. These AI models work together in real-time to monitor hand-to-face movements through your webcam. The face detection identifies the location of your face and specific facial zones (like your mouth, eyebrows, eyes, nose, and ears), while the hand detection tracks where your hands are positioned. When the AI detects your hands entering designated facial zones, it triggers an immediate interruption to stop nail biting or other BFRBs. All AI processing runs locally on your device using on-device machine learning, ensuring complete privacy; no data is ever sent to external servers or the cloud.
How does HandsOff ensure my privacy while using the app?
HandsOff prioritizes user privacy by performing all camera analysis locally on your device, which means no personal data is sent to the cloud. This ensures that your data is not stored or shared with third parties. The app is also GDPR-compliant, providing a safe and secure environment for users to address their habits without compromising their privacy.
What types of habits can HandsOff help me manage?
HandsOff can assist in managing various body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail biting, nose picking, eyelash pulling, eyebrow hair pulling, and ear picking. The app's customizable facial zone triggers allow users to set specific interventions based on their unique BFRB patterns, providing targeted assistance for habit management.
Can I try HandsOff before committing to a subscription?
Yes, HandsOff offers a 3-day free trial, allowing you to experience the app's features before committing to a subscription. After the trial period, the service costs €2.99 per month, and you can cancel your subscription at any time if you choose not to continue using the app. This allows users to fully evaluate the effectiveness of HandsOff in managing their habits risk-free.
