Tether™
Stop scrolling. Start calling.
The people you love are one scroll away from being forgotten.
The average person spends almost 3 hours a day on social media. That time is scientifically linked to increased loneliness. Meanwhile, a 10-minute phone call with a close friend reduces loneliness by 20%.
Tether intercepts you right when you are mindlessly scrolling with a warm, frictionless prompt to call someone you care about.
You've been scrolling 15 min.
Old Friend
Last called 12 days ago
How It Works
Pick Your Apps
Tell Tether which apps you lose time on. We monitor these apps locally on your device.
Add Your Circle
Choose up to three people who matter most to you to form your inner connection circle.
Get Nudged
When you've been scrolling too long, Tether smoothly interrupts you with a one-tap suggestion to call.
Designed for privacy.
Everything stays on your device. We don't see your contacts, your calls, or your usage data. There are no user accounts, no cloud sync, and no server tracking you. Ever.
Read our design philosophy