Held — Your time, protected – AI-powered phone locking with accountability

Summary: Held is an AI companion that protects your focused time by automatically locking all apps based on your spoken commitments. It creates personalized rituals, enforces app locks without manual configuration, and requires a typed confirmation to break commitments, notifying an accountability partner.

What it does

Held uses voice commands to understand and schedule focus periods, then locks all apps at the designated time. If you attempt to bypass the lock, you must type a commitment break phrase, triggering notifications and resetting your streak. The AI also negotiates to encourage adherence.

Who it's for

Held is designed for users seeking structured focus time without manual app blocking, especially those who struggle to maintain willpower against distractions.

Why it matters

It addresses the failure of traditional screen time apps by making distractions costly and enforcing accountability through AI-driven interaction and partner notifications.