Question 1

what is kokopi?

Accepted Answer

koko is a small bird who lives in your phone. when you scroll too long on the apps you choose, he shows up. no blocker, no lecture, no shame. he just looks at you, asks if you meant to keep scrolling, and shows you the way out.

Question 2

wait, is this angry birds?

Accepted Answer

hell no. red (the angry birds one) is a cardinal. koko is a robin. different species, different vibe. red is angry, koko is smug. red gets shot out of a slingshot. koko just looks at you until you put the phone down.

Question 3

does kokopi block my apps?

Accepted Answer

no. you can use any app you want, any time. koko only shows up after you scroll on a chosen app for too long (default 3 minutes within the hour, adjustable 1 to 30 minutes per app). blockers stop you from using your apps. kokopi lets you use them and just sends a bird to stare at you.

Question 4

how is this different from iOS Screen Time?

Accepted Answer

screen time has two modes, yesterday’s report or a hard lock once you hit a daily limit. reports come too late to change anything in the moment, and limits get tapped through within a week. kokopi shows up while you scroll, doesn’t block, and just gives you a choice.

Question 5

how is this different from blocking apps?

Accepted Answer

blockers say no. kokopi asks "are you sure?" then gives you a button that says yes. you stay in control. friction at the moment of choice, without taking the choice away.

Question 6

does it actually work?

Accepted Answer

a 2023 peer-reviewed study found this kind of intervention cut app opens by about 57%. koko works the same way, a gentle nudge that breaks the autopilot before you notice you’re in it.

Question 7

what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

free for 7 days. then you pay once. $7.99 (the price adjusts to your country). no upsells, unlimited apps, all updates included for life. no subscription.

Question 8

is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

7 days free. on day 8, koko swaps the "i need a minute" button for a paywall pitch. pay once and he keeps showing up for life. don’t pay and he stops.

Question 9

what about a refund?

Accepted Answer

apple gives you a full refund within 14 days, no forms, no questions, through your purchase history in settings.

Question 10

what apps can koko watch?

Accepted Answer

instagram, tiktok, x, reddit, youtube, snapchat, and any other app on your phone. you pick from a curated list, then apple’s family controls picker confirms.

Question 11

is kokopi on android?

Accepted Answer

not yet. we started on iOS, it’s what makes koko possible without a backend. an android version is in the works, aiming to launch by the end of the year.

Question 12

do you collect my data?

Accepted Answer

a little, anonymously. kokopi collects usage analytics through posthog (hosted in the EU): counts and app events like which setup steps you reach and how often koko showed up. no account, no name, nothing tied back to you, and nothing about what you scroll. apple’s app privacy label lists it as "usage data", not linked to your identity and not used for tracking.

Question 13

can koko see what i’m scrolling?

Accepted Answer

no. kokopi sees that you’ve been on instagram, not what you’re looking at. the timing is all that matters for the intervention.

Question 14

will koko keep showing up forever?

Accepted Answer

yes. koko never leaves. most screen time apps work for two weeks, then you stop opening them and they stop working. koko shows up every time you cross the threshold, for life.

Question 15

how do i set it up?

Accepted Answer

after you install, koko walks you through it. screen time permission, notification permission, pick your apps. takes about 90 seconds.

Question 16

i need help with something else.

Accepted Answer

email hi@kokopi.app. koko reads every message, usually replies within a day.