Tomosu: Digital Wellbeing App Locks Apps by Default for Focus Sessions
By
Nakajima Ryoma
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Summary
Tomosu is a digital wellbeing app that takes a unique approach by locking all apps by default, requiring users to start Focus Sessions to unlock only what they need. Unlike other wellbeing apps that punish users, Tomosu offers features like preset Focus Sessions (Work, Study, Creative), an SNS Challenge that requires shaking the phone before scrolling, and a coin system where focus earns rewards while longer social media use reduces coins. The app uses Apple's Screen Time API, keeps data on-device, is free with no ads, and aims to create a guilt-free experience.
Key quotes
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Instead of blocking apps, Tomosu restricts everything by default — notifications, badges, gone.
Start a Focus Session to unlock only what you need.
Focus earns coins. Longer SNS use = fewer coins.
Apple Screen Time API. Data stays on device. Free. No ads. No guilt.
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