Moment offers a smartphone designed for intentional use, featuring a locked-down operating system and curated app store that restricts access to distracting applications by default. This provides users with essential functionalities for focused digital interactions, while the Enterprise Edition offers organizations a centralized MDM solution for fleet management and customized access controls.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Modern smartphones are designed to maximize user engagement, leading to excessive screen time and distraction that detracts from productivity and personal well-being. Existing digital well-being tools often have workarounds, failing to provide a robust solution for users seeking to reclaim their time.
Solution
Moment provides a smartphone engineered for intentional use, featuring a curated app store and a locked-down operating system that restricts access to time-consuming applications by default. The device offers essential functionalities such as contactless payments, a high-resolution camera, and core communication tools, enabling users to manage their digital interactions purposefully. This approach facilitates a more focused digital experience without compromising on necessary features. The Moment Enterprise Edition extends these capabilities to organizations, offering a centralized dashboard for fleet management and customized app/website access controls, functioning as an integrated Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals seeking to reduce smartphone distractions and improve focus, as well as educational institutions and businesses looking for controlled, productivity-oriented mobile devices for students and employees.
Features
- MomentOS: A customized Android 14-based operating system with a productivity-focused interface and integrated work mode for app restriction.
- Curated App Store: Access to essential and productivity applications, with a process for requesting new vetted apps.
- Default App Blocking: Time-wasting applications such as social media and games are blocked by default with no bypass mechanisms.
- Robust Security: Factory resets, safe mode, and SIM swaps are prevented from circumventing device restrictions.
- Essential Hardware: Includes a 50MP main camera, 8MP front camera, 128GB storage, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and a 6.7" display.
- Connectivity & Payments: Supports 4G LTE, contactless payments, and transit passes.
- Enterprise Management Dashboard: Centralized control for organizations to manage app lists, website block lists, and device fleets.
- Integrated MDM: The Enterprise Edition functions as a pre-installed, un-removable MDM solution, eliminating the need for third-party subscriptions.