How DayBuddy Works
A simple, non-judgmental loop that unites what you planned to do with how your phone fits into your real day.
Plan your daily activities
Begin by creating your daily activities in a clear, uncomplicated timetable. Designate intentional blocks for what matters to you — whether that is focused client work, writing, studying, family time, or relaxing.
Choose how your phone fits
Not every block requires total digital detox. For each activity, you decide phone expectations:
- Allow: When you need research tools, phone calls, or navigation freely.
- Limit: For activities where continuous social browsing should be flagged.
- Discourage: For deep focus blocks where phone checks should trigger a gentle companion reminder.
DayBuddy observes context (when permitted)
When Android capabilities are enabled, DayBuddy understands foreground app usage and continuous sessions. Everything runs locally on your phone.
Buddy notices & gently peeks in
If your phone usage matches an intervention condition (such as continuous scroll sessions during a deep focus block), Buddy appears gently — peeking in from the edge or popping up with a warm, friendly question.
No jarring blaring siren. No intimidating lockout screen. Just a warm friend saying: “Hey! Ready to return to what you planned?”
You decide: “My plan changed”
You are always in complete control. DayBuddy gives you three clear, frictionless options:
Put down the distraction and jump back into your flow.
Update your schedule. Buddy acknowledges your new focus without nagging.
Finish your current quick task without being blocked.
Reflect on your day alignment
At the end of your day, look back together with your Buddy. Day Alignment shows you how closely your lived actions reflected your planned priorities.
The goal is awareness, curiosity, and continuous small improvements — never guilt or self-criticism.
Clear, honest permission architecture
We respect your privacy and explain exactly why permissions are requested.
1. Usage Access Permission (Optional)
Allows DayBuddy to see which application is currently in the foreground and calculate session durations.
If declined: DayBuddy functions as a manual daily timetable and focus timer without automated app detection.
2. Display Over Other Apps / Overlay (Optional)
Allows Buddy to peek into your screen with a friendly reminder while you are using another app.
If declined: Reminders are delivered as standard Android system notifications.
3. Notifications (Optional)
Allows DayBuddy to notify you when planned activity blocks begin and provide daily summary reminders.
Have a companion by your side today.
Download DayBuddy on Android and start planning with a little friend.
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