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Meaning

Meaning revolutionizes screen time management by combining app blocking capabilities with AI-powered coaching. The system utilizes Apple's screen time API and ChatGPT-4 to create a unique approach to digital wellness.

This innovative solution addresses the common challenge of excessive phone usage, where people typically spend over 4 hours daily on their devices. Instead of completely restricting access, Meaning implements a thoughtful friction system that requires users to engage in a brief chat before gaining access to blocked apps.

Zario

Zario positions itself as the world's first AI screen time application, developed to assist ambitious individuals in reclaiming their time and concentrating on what truly matters. This tool aims to combat excessive screen time and phone addiction by employing scientifically backed methods derived from psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Volitional Science.

By providing users with sophisticated tools to manage their digital habits, Zario focuses on enhancing productivity and overall digital wellbeing. It encourages users to move away from mindless scrolling and engage more fully with their lives, offering features designed to enforce focus periods and mindful app usage.

Pricing

Meaning Pricing

Freemium

Meaning offers Freemium pricing .

Zario Pricing

Freemium

Zario offers Freemium pricing .

Features

Meaning

  • AI Chat Unlock: Chat with AI to gain access to blocked apps
  • App Blocking: Block distracting and addictive applications
  • Session Scheduling: Schedule specific time slots for app usage
  • Screen Time Integration: Secured by Apple screen time API
  • ChatGPT-4 Integration: Powered by advanced language model for coaching

Zario

  • Focus Schedule: Block distracting apps during scheduled focus times to maintain flow state.
  • Quick Block: Immediately block selected apps for a set duration to eliminate distractions instantly.
  • Unlock Time Limit (Session Limit): Set a timer for each app use to prevent mindless browsing and establish healthy session lengths.
  • Strict Mode: Enforces screen time goals by making it difficult to exceed limits, delete Zario, or install new apps without specific intervention (chat request or accountability fee).
  • AI Accountability: Functions as an AI partner holding users accountable for their time usage, potentially denying access to compulsive apps based on set goals.
  • Digital Wellbeing Score: Provides a questionnaire to help users identify their digital habits and track improvement.

Use Cases

Meaning Use Cases

  • Reducing social media addiction
  • Managing daily screen time
  • Creating healthier digital habits
  • Maintaining productivity while using necessary apps
  • Setting boundaries for app usage

Zario Use Cases

  • Reducing overall screen time and combating phone addiction.
  • Increasing focus and productivity during work, study, or creative sessions.
  • Improving digital wellbeing and fostering mindful technology use.
  • Establishing and maintaining healthier digital habits.
  • Managing and eliminating digital distractions effectively.
  • Reclaiming personal time for offline activities and meaningful connections.

FAQs

Meaning FAQs

  • How does Meaning work?
    Meaning is an app blocker secured by Apple screen time API paired with an LLM powered by ChatGPT4 AI.
  • Why is this better than Opal, OneSec, or Clearspace?
    Meaning provides just the right amount of friction and extra customizability.
  • Doesn't unlocking waste time?
    By taking 2 minutes to unlock an app for a 10 to 15 minute session you save hours a day compared to scrolling 1hr+ on an app.

Zario FAQs

  • What makes Zario different from other screen time apps?
    Zario identifies as the world's first AI screen time app, acting like an accountability partner that can potentially deny access to apps based on user goals. It utilizes principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Volitional Science.
  • What is Zario's Strict Mode?
    Strict Mode is an optional setting that prevents users from exceeding their self-set screen time goals, deleting Zario, or installing new apps once limits are reached. Deactivation requires contacting Zario via chat or paying a $2 accountability fee, designed as a loss aversion mechanism.
  • How does Zario help increase focus?
    Zario boosts focus through features like Focus Schedule (blocking specific apps during set times), Quick Block (immediate temporary blocking of apps), and Session Limits (setting timers for individual app usage).
  • Is Zario based on scientific research?
    Yes, Zario states its approach is grounded in research from psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Volitional Science.
  • What is the Digital Wellbeing Score?
    It is a questionnaire offered by Zario designed to help users assess their current digital habits and understand their baseline for improving digital wellbeing.

Uptime Monitor

Uptime Monitor

Average Uptime

100%

Average Response Time

128.67 ms

Last 30 Days

Uptime Monitor

Average Uptime

99.93%

Average Response Time

184.57 ms

Last 30 Days

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