Koia is a habit‑tracking app that integrates a screen‑time blocker, letting users earn “time credits” by completing habits such as exercising, flossing, or reading. These credits can then be spent to unlock selected apps and websites, turning screen‑time limits into a reward‑based system. The platform also offers “Flow Sessions” that block distractions while users focus, reinforcing productive behavior with additional credit.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many users struggle to form and maintain productive digital habits because traditional habit trackers do not directly address the temptation of distracting apps, leading to inconsistent adherence and reduced focus.
Solution
Koia addresses this gap by merging habit tracking with a built-in screen‑time blocker. When users log and complete habits—such as exercise, reading, or flossing—they earn time credits. These credits can be spent to unlock specific apps or websites that were previously blocked, creating a direct reward loop for productive behavior. Koia also offers “flow sessions” that temporarily block chosen distractions, granting additional credits once the session ends, reinforcing focused work periods. The system thus aligns habit formation with digital reward management, helping users rewire their reward circuitry toward healthier screen‑time usage.
Target Audience
Koia is aimed at individuals seeking to improve personal productivity and digital wellbeing, particularly those who find it difficult to limit distracting apps without a tangible incentive.
Features
- Habit tracker that awards time credits for each completed habit
- Flow sessions that block selected apps/websites and grant credits after focused periods
- Credit‑based unlocking mechanism allowing users to spend earned time on chosen apps
- Streak monitoring to visualize consistency and motivate continued use
- Hard Mode option for stricter credit requirements and advanced habit challenges
- Widget for quick habit logging and credit balance overview from the home screen