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Your life is a bit chaotic. Let's fix that over text.

Text Otto to lock distracting apps and stay focused. Reminders and life admin too, no new app to check.

Built for students who live in iMessage

7 days free, then $19.99/mo · US iPhone

See how it works

Synthesize Logs

Otto translates scattered thoughts into clear briefs.

Shield Focus

Blocks social apps for 2 hours on command.

About Otto

A life assistant that lives in your messages, not another app.

Demo

I need to study calc for 2 hours
I got you, insta and tiktok are blocked

How it works

Three steps. No dashboard to learn, just text Otto like you would a friend. Say what you need in plain English; Otto blocks distractions, logs workouts, and updates your calendar.

  1. 1

    Text Otto

    Focus time, a run logged, a calendar check.

  2. 2

    Otto acts

    Shields apps, syncs Apple Health, updates your day.

  3. 3

    Live your life

    Otto texts back only when it matters.

Get early access

Text x Action

No new inbox

Otto meets you where you already are: iMessage. No onboarding flow, no notification badge on yet another icon. Just send a text and get back to living.

Quiet by design

Otto doesn't ping you for engagement. It handles the busywork in the background and surfaces only what you need, when you need it.

FAQs

What can Otto do?
Otto’s core feature is focus modes. In the Otto app, choose which apps to block and then text Otto whenever you want to start a focus session. Otto lives in your messages, so you don’t need another dashboard to stay locked in.
What happens after I sign up?
Within about 24 hours, the Hey Otto team emails you a link to your personal Otto number plus an invite to download the app. From there you set up focus preferences and start texting Otto.
How much does Otto cost?
Free for the first 7 days, then $19.99/month. Questions about billing or cancellation? Email support@heyotto.me.
Is there a student discount?
Check out our student discount page.
Do you sell my data?
No. We don’t sell your data, and your messages are secure.
How do I stop receiving texts?
Reply STOP to opt out of waitlist or marketing texts. Reply HELP for help.

Everything you need

Stay focused with one text

Join the waitlist: free for the first 7 days, then $19.99/mo.

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