About BeWithly UG
Nowadays, the average person spends more than 5.7 hours daily on their smartphone – that’s nearly two full months per year. But the real problem isn’t the time. It’s what we lose: our concentration, our mental health, and above all, our genuine human relationships. We sit next to the people we love, yet we’re mentally somewhere else entirely. And while this affects all of us, our children and young people are at greatest risk, as they grow up in a world where presence becomes the exception rather than the norm. What makes this even more difficult is that it’s not just a habit – it behaves like an addiction. And like most addictions, it’s incredibly hard to manage alone, especially when the source of that addiction is constantly in our hands. Most existing solutions attempt to fix this by forcing individuals to disconnect through restrictions, blockers, or discipline. But this approach often fails because the problem itself is social in nature. This is where BeWithly comes in. BeWithly is the first app that transforms disconnecting into a shared experience for multiple participants. It works in a simple yet powerful way: you create a room, invite friends, family, or colleagues, set a timer, and start a session. From that moment on, everyone puts their phone away together. Those who stay present win. Those who give in and use their phone lose. It’s simple, but it completely changes the dynamic – because now you’re not alone. By combining social accountability with light game mechanics, BeWithly transforms something difficult into something engaging, even entertaining. It shifts the experience from discipline to motivation, from isolation to connection. Because if the problem is social in nature, the solution should be too. We’re currently live as an MVP, available in the App Store and Google Play, and are already being used by people who want to regain control of their time and attention. Our vision is to develop this into a platform that supports students, families, and even workplaces – anywhere people want to reconnect and create undisturbed, meaningful moments. For me, this is a very personal matter. I’m a father of three children, working full-time, and someone who struggles with the same distractions every day. I’m not developing this just as a founder – I’m developing it as a user. And I’m firmly convinced that large tech corporations won’t solve this problem, because the very systems that promote this behavior are incredibly profitable. That’s why a different approach is needed here. I know I can’t solve this alone. I’m looking for partners, supporters, and investors who believe this is a problem worth solving – not just as a product, but as a movement. Because if we get this right, we’re not just developing an app. We’re helping people reclaim their lives.
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