What is SoloUno?
SoloUno is a gamified self-help app designed to help people take control of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania), and nail biting. Drawing inspiration from Habit Reversal Training, CBT, and ACT, the app turns habit-breaking into a structured, rewarding process. Instead of relying on willpower alone, SoloUno guides users through small daily winsâhabit-free challenges, streaks, quick logging, trigger analysis, and urge-acceptance sessionsâso progress feels steady rather than overwhelming. The app has already attracted over 6,000 users, who together have logged more than 100,000 habit-free hours and 25,000 habit reports.
Who it's for
- BFRB sufferers â anyone who has tried to stop hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting on their own and wants a structured, evidence-informed approach.
- Habit-breakers looking for accountability â people who respond well to streaks, challenges, and daily check-ins rather than vague resolutions.
- Mindfulness-curious users â individuals open to short guided urge sessions and trigger awareness as practical tools, not just theory.
Key features
Habit-Free Streaks
Each morning, SoloUno checks in to see if your streak is still alive. This simple daily ritual keeps your progress front and center, turning each habit-free day into a tangible milestone worth protecting.
Habit-Free Challenges
You can start a challenge at any timeâchoose a 1-hour, 3-hour, or rest-of-day window and try to stay habit-free. Success earns you a đ for every habit-free hour, adding a light game layer that makes resisting urges feel rewarding rather than punishing.
Trigger Analysis and Urge Sessions
The app helps you uncover your top triggers so you can prepare for them in advance. When an urge does hit, a short guided mindfulness sessionâoften under 10 secondsâcan be enough to let it pass. This combination of foresight and in-the-moment support is where the real change happens.
Quick Habit Logging and Daily Wrap-Up
Logging a habit whenever it happens is itself a therapeutic act, and SoloUno makes it fast and frictionless. A daily wrap-up at 9:00 PM (with a notification) helps you reflect on the day and set up for tomorrow, keeping the loop tight and consistent.
What stands out
"No shameâjust steady progress."
That philosophy runs through every feature. SoloUno doesn't scold you for slipping; it simply asks you to log, learn, and try again. The gamified elementsâdiamonds, streaks, challengesâare designed to build momentum, not guilt. Combined with real user stories of people who stopped habits after decades (including one former smoker of 56 years), the app's approach clearly resonates beyond just BFRBs.
Worth checking out ifâŚ
You've tried to quit a repetitive habit before and felt stuck in a cycle of frustration. SoloUno offers a free 2-week trial, so you can test whether its blend of habit tracking, mindfulness, and gentle gamification fits your style. It's available on iOS and Android, and cancellation is straightforward through the App Store or Google Play. If you're ready to turn "I should stop" into "I'm tracking my progress," this app gives you a clear, supportive path forward.
