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.