Frequently Asked Questions

AwareFlow is an iOS app that helps you notice unconscious sounds like sniffing and throat clearing.

It combines real-time awareness, gentle nudges, and pattern insights — all processed on your device.

Anyone who wants to become more aware of unconscious habits.

It can also help reduce tension in relationships where certain sounds are difficult for others.

Download the app, allow microphone access, and open the Detect tab.

Tap the main button to begin your first session.

iPhone running iOS 26 or later.

Some features require newer devices with on-device ML support.

Misophonia is a strong sensitivity to specific sounds such as sniffing, chewing, or throat clearing.

AwareFlow is not a treatment, but it can help reduce friction through private awareness.

Open the Detect tab and tap the main button to start or stop.

Currently sniffing and throat clearing.

Additional habits are in development.

AwareFlow uses on-device machine learning to recognize short sound patterns in real time.

It adjusts how easily a habit is detected.

Lower = fewer false positives. Higher = more sensitive detection.

It creates a personalized baseline for your environment.

This helps distinguish habits from background noise.

Yes. All core features run on your device.

Battery use is designed to be minimal with efficient on-device processing.

When a habit is detected, you receive a subtle haptic or quiet notification.

Only you can feel or see it.

Yes. You can adjust frequency, style, and timing in settings.

Check iOS notification settings and Focus modes — these can silence alerts.

No. Audio is processed in real time and immediately discarded.

On your device. You control if anything is shared.

Core features are fully on-device.

Optional features may use Apple services, never for audio.