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Dayo — a new way to balance screen time

Dayo is an iPhone app built to help people step away from their devices and spend more time offline. Instead of policing usage, it rewards users for purposeful screen breaks with points that can be spent in a partner marketplace. Its focus on healthy digital habits places it squarely in lifestyle and health & fitness categories.

How the reward system operates

• Users earn points for real-world time spent away from their phones.
• Accumulated points are redeemable with participating brands in an in-app marketplace.
• The app tracks breaks passively, encouraging consistent offline routines without intrusive alerts.

Benefits for individuals

Dayo promotes a gentler, habit-based approach to reducing screen dependency. By turning downtime into tangible rewards, it nudges users toward a better online/offline balance and supports well-being through small incentives rather than strict limits.

Value proposition for brands

• Brands gain access to a community actively working to improve digital habits.
• Partnerships let companies offer rewards that align with mindful consumption and lifestyle choices.
• This creates opportunities for brands to connect authentically with users who prefer intentional digital experiences.

Alternatives worth trying

• OffScreen Rewards — a similar concept focused on daily streaks and community challenges.
• Practicing Human (free) — a no-cost app centered on mindful tech use and simple tracking.
• Screenless Habits — emphasizes goal-setting and habit coaching alongside rewards.