Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the StopSmack app and misophonia, the condition it helps manage.

StopSmack App FAQs

StopSmack is a sound-filtering app designed to help people with misophonia enjoy music, podcasts, and videos without being triggered by common mouth sounds like lip smacking, gulping, or chewing.

The app uses AI-assisted sound detection to isolate and reduce mouth-related noises from any audio you’re listening to. This helps make listening more comfortable and less stressful for people sensitive to specific sounds.

We’re currently in development and plan to launch a beta version soon. You can join the waitlist to get early access and updates.

There will be a free plan with basic sound filtering features and a premium plan offering advanced options, higher-quality processing, and custom sound filtering settings. See our Plans page for more details.

Yes! The app will be available on both iOS and Android after our desktop beta launch. Mobile versions will offer real-time filtering for media and calls.

Misophonia FAQs

Misophonia is believed to be caused by heightened activity in the brain’s auditory and emotional centers. It’s not simply irritation — it’s an overactive neural response to specific sounds like chewing, tapping, or breathing.

No, misophonia is not classified as a mental illness. It’s considered a neurophysiological condition where certain sounds trigger strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, anger, or disgust.

Currently, there is no known cure for misophonia, but therapies and coping tools can greatly reduce symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sound therapy, and sound-filtering apps like StopSmack can help individuals manage reactions effectively.

Yes. Therapies such as CBT, sound desensitization, and mindfulness training can help. Apps like StopSmack provide additional relief by filtering out common trigger sounds in real-time during audio playback.

Common triggers include mouth sounds such as chewing, slurping, gulping, sniffing, and breathing noises. Other sounds like tapping, pen clicking, or keyboard typing can also cause strong reactions in people with misophonia.