Funding better Screen Time.
During the pandemic, I like many, was absolutely glued to my screen. 2 years into it I boarded my first flight and had an 8-hour dopamine detox that spawned an idea.
What if I created a platform that flips how we think about screen time by actually paying you to scroll less? Dayo was born.
Earn up to $5 daily just for using your phone more intentionally, while our intelligent Shield Screens break through mindless scrolling with perfectly timed interruptions that put you back in control. When you hit your limits, apps fade to grey and your wallet ticks down—creating just enough friction to help you make better choices without feeling restricted.
Scroll Small. Save Big.
Your reduced screen time unlocks exclusive access to our Members Only Marketplace, where top brands offer their best deals directly to dayo members. Forget generic discount codes, we're talking about premium pricing and exclusive drops from companies that would rather reward mindful consumers than pay for attention-grabbing ads. This isn't just about saving money; it's about brands recognizing and rewarding your valuable decision to engage more thoughtfully with technology, and that’s just the start.
Allowance for the Age of Attention
The old world paid kids for taking out the trash. The new world? The trash is endless scrolling. Attention is the scarce resource. Dayo Deals gives parents the tool to fund better attention, one deal at a time. The kids love it because it feels like a game, and they can earn real dollars and spend it on stuff they want. The parents love it because it feels like progress. And when they share it, it spreads—not because it’s an app, but because it’s an idea whose time has come.
How it works
Dayo lets parents set up simple challenges with their kids: spend less time on screens, earn real cash and real rewards.
Instead of nagging or restricting, parents put a dollar amount behind healthy habits. Kids cut down their screen time, hit their goals, and get an allowance directly through the app. It’s the first allowance system built for the age of attention—turning digital balance into a positive, fair, and motivating deal that both parents and kids actually want to keep.
Moderation over abstention
Built on research showing critical thresholds where screen time shifts from beneficial to harmful, Dayo makes it effortless to stay on the right side of that line. Our flexible approach includes Cheat Days and Streak Bonuses because we believe lasting change comes from support, not shame. Setup takes minutes with privacy-first permissions that you control completely—we only see time spent, never your content or activity.
