Tomosu

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Tomosu is an iOS digital wellness application leveraging Apple’s Screen Time API to enforce system-level restrictions. It operates as a default-deny productivity tool, locking all apps and notifications until explicitly permitted via Focus Sessions.
2. Core Value Proposition: Tomosu eliminates digital distraction guilt by reversing traditional app-blocking logic. Instead of relying on willpower, it enforces calm by default — enabling deep focus, reducing screen time addiction, and rewarding intentional device usage.

Main Features

1. 24-Hour Default Restrictions:

   • How it works: All apps, notifications, and badges are blocked system-wide using Apple’s Family Controls framework. No workarounds exist, as restrictions apply at the OS level.
   • Technology: Native iOS Screen Time API integration ensures data never leaves the device, prioritizing privacy.

2. Focus Sessions with Presets:

   • How it works: Users launch predefined sessions (e.g., Work, Study, Creative) to temporarily whitelist specific apps. Timers auto-lock non-essential apps post-session.
   • Technology: Dynamic Island and Lock Screen widgets display real-time session progress via Live Activities.

3. SNS Challenge:

   • How it works: Opening social media triggers a "shake-to-unlock" or breathwork challenge, disrupting autopilot scrolling through intentional friction.
   • Technology: Accelerometer-based gesture detection combined with behavioral psychology principles.

4. Coin & Theme Rewards:

   • How it works: Users earn coins for completed Focus Sessions. Longer social media use deducts coins, redeemable for aesthetic app themes.
   • Technology: Real-time coin algorithm tied to Screen Time data syncing.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Digital addiction fueled by app designs exploiting dopamine loops. Tomosu replaces willpower with systemic barriers.
2. Target Audience:
   • Students needing exam focus
   • Knowledge workers (developers, writers)
   • ADHD users seeking structure
   • Social media overusers
3. Use Cases:
   • Blocking TikTok/Instagram during study hours
   • Preventing Slack interruptions during deep work
   • Reducing impulsive phone checks via notification lockdown

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation vs Competitors: Unlike Freedom or Forest, Tomosu enforces restrictions 24/7 without manual activation. Competitors block reactively; Tomosu blocks proactively.
2. Key Innovation: "Default-deny" architecture — the only wellness app starting from full lockdown. Combines Apple’s system controls with behavioral nudges (SNS Challenge) for habit reformation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does Tomosu work with all iOS apps?
   Yes. Tomosu restricts any app installed via Apple’s Screen Time API, including browsers and social media.

2. Can Tomosu bypass iOS limitations for app blocking?
   No workarounds exist. It uses Apple’s native Family Controls for unbreakable restrictions, unlike third-party blockers.

3. How does Tomosu’s coin reward system improve focus?
   Longer Focus Sessions earn more coins; social media use deducts them. This operant conditioning incentivizes intentional usage.

4. Is Tomosu suitable for ADHD users?
   Yes. Default restrictions reduce decision fatigue, while SNS Challenges interrupt impulsivity — clinically validated for focus disorders.

5. Does Tomosu sell user screen time data?
   Never. All data stays on-device via Apple’s privacy-first API. No ads, tracking, or subscriptions.