Health Technology

Designed to build better habits

Habit Bandz is a smart fidget tool for mindfulness.

4.7/5 would recommend Designed with mental health professionals
Tapping the Habit Bandz app on an Apple Watch
πŸ’‘ Works on iPhone & Apple Watch

What are you struggling with?

😰Anxiety
πŸ’…Nail biting
πŸ’‡Hair pulling
🀏Skin picking
πŸ’¨Substance use
πŸͺEmotional eating
πŸ’­Intrusive thoughts
🧘Emotional regulation
πŸ“±Doom scrolling
What it is

A simple way to manage challenging behavior

Habit Bandz turns urge surfing β€” a mindfulness technique developed by therapists in 1985 β€” into an everyday tool for iPhone and Apple Watch.

$10one-time download
Download on the App Store See all features

iPhone (iOS 18+) & Apple Watch (watchOS 11+) β€” watch optional.

The Habit Bandz app on iPhone and Apple Watch
How it works

Use Habit Bandz, build a positive alternative behavior

Habit Bandz gives you something better to do β€” tap for calming vibrations, let the urge pass, and build healthier routines using technology.

  1. 1Notice your urge
  2. 2Use Habit Bandz
  3. 3Let the feeling pass

See how it supports each behavior

15+
data points captured each session to build an objective picture of your behavior
4.7/5
likelihood to recommend to a friend
1985
the science of urge surfing (Marlatt & Gordon)
Real people. Real change.

β€œAfter 45 years, I finally made progress.”

🌱 After 45 years, progress

β€œAfter struggling with skin picking for 45+ years... I noticed a significant decrease in my urge to pick. The gentle reminder on my wrist helped me become more aware of my habit, allowing me to break the cycle.”

β€” Shannon H., 53
🌟 It actually stopped the habit

β€œHabit Bandz helped me stop picking my skin within 2 days of using it. After 2 days, I haven't picked my skin for a month! It's easy to use, and it's very discreet.”

β€” Jordan G., 27
πŸ“ˆ I can see my progress

β€œIt helped me see the pattern of my habit better and take more ownership of it. Easy to use with just a button press, but it still provides applicable data for me to assess my progress.”

β€” Sydney S., 29
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Easier for the whole family

β€œMy spouse loves that he has a constructive way to alert me... For them to be able to nicely say β€˜Push your button’ instead is very positive for everyone.”

β€” Dorie E., 36
πŸŒ€ Real techniques, one device

β€œHabit Bandz combines a lot of the therapeutic techniques for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as habit reversal training and urge surfing, into one simple device.”

β€” Anna G., 21
πŸ”„ It flipped my urges 180

β€œHabit Bandz helped bring awareness to my unwanted habit... it flipped my urges almost 180, and it helped me stay motivated to continue to work towards breaking my habit completely.”

β€” Sam R., 22

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Who it's for

One tool, two ways in

The science

Built on behavioral science, designed with therapists

Habit Bandz is grounded in urge surfing and habit reversal research. The white paper covers the research, methodology, and results of our feasibility study.

Download the white paper
Studying the research behind Habit Bandz
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Habit Bandz?

Habit Bandz is a smart fidget tool for mindfulness. It helps you redirect an unwanted habit into a harmless tap on your devices.

How does it work?

Habit Bandz provides a gentle pulse whenever you engage with it. By consistently tapping instead of acting on an urge, you help yourself build a positive routine.

Do I need a therapist or provider to use it?

No. Habit Bandz works on its own. If you have a provider, you can link with their code.

Which behaviors can I use Habit Bandz for?

Anxiety, nail biting, hair pulling, skin picking, substance use, emotional eating, intrusive thoughts, emotional regulation, and doom scrolling.

Which devices does it work on?

The app runs on iPhone (iOS 18+) and Apple Watch (watchOS 11+) β€” the watch is optional.

Small steps, big changes

Whether you're starting on your own, getting it for someone you love, or bringing data to your practice β€” there's a path for you.

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