The screen time app that locks your apps at the OS level when you go over your daily limit. Earn them back with pushups.
Fast, private, yours. A workspace ready for any AI.
Stage
Startup
Not given
Founded
2026
Not given
Based in
IN
US
Pricing model
Free trial
Freemium
Pricing
$1 per week via Apple In-App Purchase after a 7-day free trial. Also available at $3.99 per month or $40.49 per year. No additional charges for exceeding daily limits.
Koru Local: free. Koru Cloud: $9.99/month for 100 GB storage, always-on sync and backup.
Key features
OS-level app locking via Apple Family Controls
Multiple redemption options including steps and mindful minutes
AI villain roasts on every overage
Customizable daily app limits
Streak tracking and weekly score
Optional Wall of Shame social leaderboard
Lock pause for travel and sick days
Six customizable villain personalities
Verified Apple Watch workout integration
Offline-first notes with local database storage
Peer-to-peer sync between devices with end-to-end encryption
AI agents as tabs using MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Local voice input that works offline
Terminal and coding agent tabs beside documents
Multiple profiles for work, school and personal use
Native apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
Markdown import and export with code blocks
What makes it different
Real OS-level consequence that cannot be dismissed or ignored
Non-financial penalties based on loss aversion research
Pre-commitment device grounded in behavioral economics
Free and fully open source with code on GitHub under MPL-2.0 license
Works completely offline with no account required
Bring your own AI without vendor lock-in
Local voice input that never sends audio to the cloud
Peer-to-peer sync without a server holding your notes
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