Goaro offered a family‑focused digital platform that helped users schedule and enforce screen‑free periods through calendar‑based planning, automated reminders, and progress tracking. The service combined gamified incentives and a resource library of offline activities to encourage healthier device habits and strengthen interpersonal connections within households.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Families and individuals increasingly struggle with excessive screen time, which reduces real-world presence, hampers relationships, and impacts mental well‑being.
Solution
Goaro developed digital tools aimed at helping families reclaim offline presence by encouraging intentional screen breaks and fostering shared activities. Their platform provided customizable schedules, reminders, and progress tracking to guide users toward balanced device usage. By integrating simple gamified incentives and community resources, Goaro supported households in establishing healthier screen habits and strengthening interpersonal connections. Although the service has been discontinued, the underlying approach highlighted the importance of structured, family‑focused interventions for digital well‑being.
Target Audience
Primary users were families and caregivers seeking tools to manage screen usage and promote shared, screen‑free experiences.
Features
- Calendar‑based screen‑time scheduling with family‑wide visibility
- Automated reminders and gentle prompts to initiate device‑free periods
- Progress dashboards showing collective screen‑time reductions and milestones
- Gamified reward system to motivate participation across all age groups
- Resource library with activity ideas and best practices for offline engagement