Welcome to Ainoa

Ainoa is your mindful focus companion, designed to help you build healthier digital habits. Whether you want to reduce social media usage, stay focused during work, or simply be more present in your daily life, Ainoa provides gentle but effective tools to help you succeed.

Installation

Ainoa is available on the Google Play Store for Android devices running Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher.

1. Open Google Play Store

   Search for "Ainoa" or "Ainoa Focus" in the Play Store.

2. Install the App

   Tap "Install" and wait for the download to complete.

3. Open Ainoa

   Tap "Open" or find Ainoa in your app drawer.

First Setup

When you first open Ainoa, you'll be guided through a simple setup process to get started quickly.

Quick Setup Steps

1. Welcome Screen

   Learn about Ainoa's core features and philosophy.

2. Grant Permissions

   Enable the necessary permissions for Ainoa to work effectively (see Required Permissions).

3. Quick Block Setup

   Select apps you'd like to block immediately. You can always change this later.

4. App Tour

   Take a brief tour of the main features to understand how everything works.

Required Permissions

Ainoa requires certain permissions to function properly. Here's what each permission does and why it's needed:

Accessibility Service

This permission allows Ainoa to detect which app is currently in the foreground and display a block screen when you try to open a blocked app.

Usage Access

This permission allows Ainoa to track how much time you spend in apps, which is needed for usage limit schedules and the Insights screen.

Display Over Other Apps

This permission allows Ainoa to show the block screen overlay when you try to open a blocked app.

Notifications

Required to show a persistent notification when blocking is active, and to send reminders or alerts.

Quick Block

Quick Block allows you to instantly block apps, websites, or keywords without creating a schedule. Blocked items remain blocked 24/7 until you remove them.

Blocking Apps

Tap the "+" button in the Apps section to see a list of installed apps. Select the apps you want to block. When you try to open a blocked app, Ainoa will display a gentle reminder screen instead.

Blocking Websites

Enter a website URL (e.g., "facebook.com") to block it in supported browsers. Ainoa will redirect you to a block page when you try to visit the site.

Blocking Keywords Premium

Block any app or website that contains specific keywords. For example, blocking "news" will block any app with "news" in its name.

Schedules

Schedules give you fine-grained control over when and how apps are blocked. Unlike Quick Block, schedules can be time-based, usage-based, or launch-count-based.

Creating a Schedule

1. Go to Blocking Tab

   Navigate to the Blocking tab from the bottom navigation.

2. Tap "Schedules"

   Open the Schedules section to see your existing schedules.

3. Tap the "+" Button

   Choose the type of schedule you want to create.

4. Configure Your Schedule

   Set the days, times, apps, and other options for your schedule.

Time-based Schedules

Block apps during specific time ranges on selected days. Perfect for work hours, study sessions, or bedtime routines.

Options

• Days: Select which days of the week the schedule applies.
• Time Ranges: Add one or more time ranges (e.g., 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Apps: Select which apps to block during this schedule.
• Block Mode: Choose whether to block app launches, notifications, or both.

Usage Limit Schedules

Set a daily time limit for specific apps. Once you've used the app for the allotted time, it becomes blocked for the rest of the day.

Options

• Daily Limit: Set how many minutes per day you're allowed to use the app (e.g., 30 minutes).
• Days: Select which days this limit applies.
• Apps: Select which apps share this usage limit.
• Reset Time: Usage resets at midnight by default.

Launch Count Schedules

Limit how many times you can open an app per day. Great for apps where it's not about time spent, but about the habit of constantly checking.

Options

• Daily Launches: Set how many times you can open the app per day (e.g., 5 times).
• Days: Select which days this limit applies.
• Apps: Select which apps have this launch limit.

Block Modes

Each schedule can use different blocking modes to control what gets blocked.

Launch Blocking

Prevents the app from opening. When you try to launch a blocked app, Ainoa shows a gentle reminder screen instead.

Notification Blocking

Hides notifications from blocked apps. The apps can still be opened, but you won't be distracted by constant notifications.

Both

Blocks both app launches and notifications for complete focus.

What is Zen Mode?

Zen Mode is Ainoa's accountability feature. When activated, it locks your blocking settings so you can't impulsively disable them or change your schedules.

Why Use Zen Mode?

We've all been there - you set up blocking with the best intentions, but when temptation strikes, you simply disable the blocks. Zen Mode prevents this by requiring you to use a specific unlock method before making changes.

Unlock Methods

Choose how you want to unlock Zen Mode. Some methods are available for free, while others require Premium.

PIN Code

Set a 4-6 digit PIN that you must enter to unlock Zen Mode. Simple but effective.

Timer Premium

Zen Mode automatically unlocks after a set duration (1 hour to 7 days). Set it and forget it.

Follow Schedules Premium

Zen Mode unlocks when no blocking schedules are active. Perfect for work-hours blocking that automatically relaxes in the evening.

Charger Premium

Zen Mode unlocks when you plug in your phone charger. Useful if you want to make changes only when at your desk.

Cooldown Premium

Requires you to wait a set period (1-30 minutes) before unlocking. Gives you time to reconsider impulsive decisions.

Math Problems Premium

Solve math problems to unlock. The friction of solving problems helps prevent impulsive unlocking.

Screen Time Stats

The Insights tab shows your digital wellness statistics, helping you understand your phone usage patterns.

Available Statistics

• Total Screen Time: How much time you've spent on your phone today.
• Blocked Attempts: How many times Ainoa successfully blocked a distraction.
• Time Saved: Estimated time saved by blocking distracting apps.
• Screen Unlocks: How many times you've unlocked your phone today.

Day vs. Week View

Toggle between viewing today's statistics or your weekly averages to track your progress over time.

Bonsai Garden

Your virtual bonsai tree grows as you build healthier digital habits. It's a visual representation of your progress and commitment to mindful phone usage.

Growth Stages

Your bonsai progresses through 30 growth stages, from a tiny seedling to a majestic ancient tree:

• Seedling (Steps 1-6): Your journey begins
• Sprout (Steps 7-12): First signs of growth
• Young (Steps 13-18): Building momentum
• Mature (Steps 19-24): Solid habits forming
• Ancient (Steps 25-30): Master of digital wellness

Earning Growth Points

Your bonsai grows based on your daily progress. Each day you maintain healthy digital habits, you earn points toward the next growth stage.

Customization

In Settings, you can customize your bonsai's appearance:

• Leaf Color: Choose from various seasonal colors
• Pot Style: Select different pot designs

Appearance Settings

Customize how Ainoa looks to match your preferences.

Theme

Choose from several beautiful color themes:

• Sakura: Soft pink and warm tones (default)
• Banana: Warm golden yellows
• Lime: Fresh green tones
• Mermaid: Calming teal and aqua
• Chocolate: Rich warm browns
• Nova: Cool steel blue

Dark Mode

Enable dark mode for easier viewing at night. You can set it to follow your system settings automatically.

General Settings

Time Format

Choose between 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour time format throughout the app.

Language

Ainoa supports 50+ languages. Select your preferred language in Settings > Language.

Notifications

Configure which notifications you receive from Ainoa, including blocking reminders and progress updates.

Bonsai Customization

Customize your bonsai's leaf color and pot style. You can also preview how your bonsai will look at different growth stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Blocking Isn't Working

1. Check Permissions

   Go to Settings > Permissions and ensure all required permissions are granted.

2. Verify Accessibility Service

   Go to your phone's Settings > Accessibility > Ainoa and make sure it's enabled.

3. Check Battery Optimization

   Some phones aggressively kill background apps. Disable battery optimization for Ainoa in your phone's settings.

4. Restart the Service

   Try disabling and re-enabling the Ainoa accessibility service.

App Crashes on Launch

• Make sure you're running the latest version from the Play Store
• Try clearing the app cache: Settings > Apps > Ainoa > Clear Cache
• If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app

Website Blocking Not Working

Website blocking works with most browsers but may not work with all. Supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Samsung Internet. Some browsers with built-in VPNs or privacy features may bypass blocking.

Bonsai Not Growing

Your bonsai grows based on daily usage patterns. Make sure you're actively using Ainoa and meeting your blocking goals. Growth is calculated once per day.

Contact Us

We're here to help! If you have questions, feedback, or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

Ainoa is made with care in Finland by AppBear.