Dayo is a free app that pays you to use less social media. Keep your daily use under 30 minutes and get $5 bucks a day. The money can be used in Dayo’s marketplace of goods and services.
Dayo is the first app that has helped me truly use less social media. The pop up screens break my trance and the money motivates me to stay on target and reward myself. But the true reward has been increased focus, improved mental health, and spending more time doing what I love instead of staring at my phone.
Got to be apart of the beta version and it was awesome then and excellent now! Love how when I, literally do more of what I want and less of socials I get great deals on products I can get behind. Thanks Dayo!
Wow, this is a great idea, any info on whether you're planning to make it available outside the US? I'm from Ukraine btw.
I've been tracking this one behind the scenes for a while. Really happy to see it launch. Congrats!
Loss aversion! Smart!
But, how do you track time spent on social media in other apps?
a fascinating model. curious how this does in the wild. good luck with the launch, team @Dayo
@ptriatoThat’s the kind of testimonial every digital wellness app dreams of. You can feel how Dayo isn’t just blocking social media—it’s reprogramming habits in a way that actually sticks.
Here’s what stands out:
✅ Interrupts the scroll trance – Those intentional pop-ups break the muscle memory of mindless swiping. Super effective way to trigger mindfulness.
💸 Monetary motivation – Putting skin in the game makes it feel more real. Reward loops tied to savings or productivity? Smart and sticky.
💡 Real benefits beyond screen time – It’s not just about less phone time—it’s about more life lived. Focus, peace, joy… that’s what makes a habit change worth it.
I'm curious - How does the app track usage? How do you prevent someone from gaming the system? I mean, imagine that someone creates clones of the same app on a phone and logs in with different IDs and doesn't install social media apps at all.
What's the catch?
“While giving nothing in return” gave me strong “what have the romans ever done for us?” vibes.
Nonetheless, cool idea! Shame it’s only available in the US.
Love the intentionality behind it. Curious to see how the marketplace evolves over time. Congrats on the launch!
Dayo sounds like a total breakthrough for anyone looking to reclaim their time and focus! 🙌 I love how the combination of pop-up reminders and real rewards keeps you on track—it’s such a clever way to stay motivated. 💡 How does the money reward system work—can you choose how much you earn as you stay focused, or is it set automatically?
Love how it combines gentle reminders with real motivation for long-term benefits.
This is a novel concept! What categories of products and services are available in the Dayo’s marketplace currently? If the marketplace has a wide range of appealing options, users will be more attracted to use it.
