Now on the App Store · iPhone

A small device can make a big difference.

TicCoach is a gentle, kid-friendly companion for tics and Tourette syndrome. Track, practice, and feel less alone — using techniques inspired by CBIT, the gold-standard behavioral approach.

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TicCoach app home screen showing a friendly interface for tracking and managing tics
Ryan Benson, founder of TicCoach
“I built TicCoach because the kids I wanted to help reminded me of myself. Living with tics and OCD, I know what it feels like to want something small in your pocket that helps — without making you feel like a patient.”

— Ryan, 17 · founder & lead designer

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You're not alone. And neither is your kid.

It feels overwhelming.

Information is scattered, scary, or written for clinicians. You just want one calm place to start.

You can't tell what's working.

No simple way to track tics, triggers, or progress between specialist visits.

Kids feel different.

They don't want another therapy app. They want a tool that feels like theirs.

TicCoach gives your family one gentle home base.

Everything your family needs, in one calm app.

01

Track tics, gently

Log tics in seconds. Spot patterns in triggers, severity, and time of day without spreadsheets.

02

Practice CBIT skills

Guided competing-response exercises for the most common motor and vocal tics.

03

I'm Struggling Right Now

A one-tap calm screen for tough moments: breathing, grounding, and reassurance.

04

Learn together

Plain-language articles for parents and kids that explain tics, OCD overlap, and CBIT.

05

Make it theirs

Kids pick an avatar and personalize the app so it feels like a companion, not homework.

06

Coach Tay in your pocket

A friendly AI coach trained on CBIT, ACT, and DBT principles. Always kid-safe. Never a replacement for a therapist.

TicCoach tic tracking screen showing quick logging interface

Track tics in 5 seconds

  • Tap to log a tic in under 5 seconds
  • Severity, triggers, and situation in one screen
  • Heatmap calendar reveals patterns over weeks
  • Data stays on your device unless you choose to sync
TicCoach practice center with guided exercises

Practice that feels like a small ritual

  • Guided exercises tied to your kid's specific tics
  • Competing responses for eye blinking, head jerking, throat clearing, and more
  • Streaks, achievements, and confetti — because kids deserve wins
  • Built on the three pillars of CBIT: awareness, competing response, relaxation
TicCoach calm screen with breathing and grounding exercises

One tap when it gets hard

  • Pink-tinted "I'm Struggling Right Now" button on every screen
  • Box breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, and co-regulation tips for the adult nearby
  • No alarming red, no scary alerts, no medical language
TicCoach AI assistant Coach Tay conversation screen

Coach Tay — a kind voice 24/7

  • Suggested prompts: "How can I help my child cope with tics at school?" · "What's the difference between OCD and tics?" · "My tics get worse when I'm stressed — why?"
  • Two modes: kid-safe vocabulary by default, parent depth on request
  • Routes to in-app exercises and articles where it can — and always says when something needs a real provider

For Parents 💜

  • A Parents Hub with articles on advocacy, school accommodations, and siblings
  • Co-regulation tips for when your kid is dysregulated
  • Notification controls and quiet hours
  • Weekly progress digest (coming soon)

For Kids ✨

  • Pick an avatar and personalize everything
  • Earn streaks and achievements without pressure
  • Friendly mascot that cheers them on
  • A safe, age-appropriate Coach to talk to

Built by someone who gets it.

Ryan Benson, founder of TicCoach

Hi, I'm Ryan. I'm 17, and I have Tourette syndrome and OCD.

Growing up, there were times I felt less than the other kids — like the simple things weren't possible for me. School was hard. Focus was hard. Just feeling comfortable in my own skin was hard.

What changed things was learning that I could push back. That with the right tools and the right people, I could keep moving forward. I started volunteering with a charity called iPads4Autism, helping families set up devices for kids with autism and other needs. It blew me away how much a small device could change a kid's day.

I wanted to build something like that for kids like me.

TicCoach is the app I wish I'd had when I was younger — calm, kind, and made for actually being a kid. I'm working on it with my dad, who's a software developer, and with feedback from psychologists and families who live this every day. We're not trying to replace therapy. We're trying to make the rest of life feel a little easier.

Ryan · Founder · Houston, TX

TicCoach is built in partnership with clinicians, but it is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition.

Inspired by CBIT — the gold standard for tics.

CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) is the most studied behavioral approach for tics. It's recommended by the American Academy of Neurology and the Tourette Association of America. TicCoach turns its core building blocks into bite-size, kid-friendly practice.

Awareness

Notice tics and triggers without judgment.

Competing responses

Gentle alternatives that crowd out the urge.

Relaxation

Breathing and grounding to lower the baseline.

TicCoach is not a substitute for therapy. It's a companion you can use between sessions — or while you're searching for one.

Your family's data stays your family's.

On-device first

Tic logs and personal data live on your device by default.

No ads, no trackers, ever

Kids will never see ads or third-party tracking.

Designed for kids

Built with COPPA and Apple's Kids Category guidelines in mind.

Read our full Privacy Policy →

Pricing

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Everything you need to get started

  • Tic logging
  • "I'm Struggling Right Now" calm tools
  • Learn library
  • 1 kid profile
Coming soon

TicCoach Family

For families who want more

  • Unlimited Coach Tay conversations
  • Multiple kid profiles
  • Parent insights & weekly reports
  • Apple Health integration
  • Priority support

Pricing finalized at launch

Frequently asked questions

One small device. One big difference.

Download TicCoach free on the App Store today.

FreeNo adsNo trackingAvailable on iPhone