The Aro App
Smartphones are the biggest distractions in our lives. It's time we take back control.
More Than Screen Time
Aro is about more than reducing screen time. The app helps you and your family develop a new relationship with your phones - one that says you don't need it with you 24/7.
Because when you change your relationship with your phone, you change everything.
Create Healthy Habits
Aro is built on the principles of habit formation and motivational design.
Reminders
Receive reminders throughout the day to take breaks from your phone. Aro even notifies you when someone in your family starts an Aro session so you can join them.
Accountability
Whether you are a parent trying to be more present at home or you want to get your kids off their phones, everyone holds each other accountable with the app.
Progress Tracking
What can be measured can be improved. Aro shows you how much phone-free time you've logged and how you have spent that time.
"Learning to put away my phone as a keystone habit every day has been crucial to my staying mentally healthy and present with my wife and four boys."
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Justin Whitmel Earley
Frequently asked questions
How does the Aro app reduce screen time?
Rather than blocking you from using your phone, the Aro app helps you develop the habit of physically putting your phone away during the times of day when you need to be present.
How much time will I reclaim from my phone by using Aro?
Great question. Aro app users average 1 hour and 16 minutes away from their phone each day, and that's not even counting the 8+ hours of phone-free sleep every night.
Does this version of the app work with the Aro box?
Yes, but it's not required. The app still pairs with the Aro box which can be purchased once you subscribe.
How does the app track my phone-free time?
The app uses motion sensing in your phone. Rather than relying on app blockers or time limits (which are often ignored), Aro guides you to putting down your phone and not using it.
Does my whole family get access under one subscription?
Yes - everyone in your home gets access under your subscription.
How much does the app cost?
A 12-month subscription to the app is $99.99 per year for your entire family. The app can also be purchased on a monthly basis for $12.99/mo. Anyone with a phone in your home can install and use the app.
Can I purchase an Aro box after I subscribe to the app?
Yes. Please email us at support@goaro.com to purchase a box once you have subscribed. Please note - the box is still only availabe to ship within the United States.
How long is the subscription?
The Aro app is available as a monthly or annual subscription and can be canceled at any time.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can manage your subscription under the Aro app settings or directly in the app store.
How Aro tracks phone-free time
Unlike other screen time solutions that block or limit access to apps, Aro’s unique approach to reducing screen time is centered on helping you develop the habit of putting down your phone.
Start a Flip Session
With the tap of a button, the Aro app is ready to start holding you accountable to not touching your phone.
Put down your phone
Place your phone on a surface with the screen facing down. The app starts recording the time you don't touch your phone.
Pick up your phone & log your time
Tag how you spent your time so you can track progress and stay motivated by how you've spent your off-screen time.
