Seven weeks ago we wrote that beta was closer than it looked. Today it's simply here: the Zovy free beta is open to everyone. No waitlist, no invite codes — sign in at app.zovy.app and the whole product is yours, free while we build.
We also kept the order we promised back then: the web dashboard and the Chrome extension first, then the desktop app — Linux and Windows to start. All three are out today.
What's live today
The web dashboard. The heart of Zovy: honest insights about where your time goes, gentle limits that nudge before the cap instead of slamming a wall after it, focus sessions, and a family overview that works across everyone's devices.
The Chrome extension. The web is where a lot of the time actually goes, so the extension counts it per site and folds it into your daily total — with a one-click pause for the rabbit-hole sites. One honest caveat: it isn't on the Chrome Web Store yet. You download it from the dashboard's Get apps page and load it unpacked — about two minutes, and the dashboard walks you through every step. The Web Store listing is coming; we didn't want you waiting on a review queue to start.
Desktop apps for Windows and Linux. A real native app, not a browser tab — it tracks your app time, enforces the same limits you set on the web, and sits quietly in your tray. Downloads are in the same Get apps page of your dashboard. (One note for Linux friends on Wayland: GNOME needs a small one-time setup step, and the app guides you through it.)
What "free beta" actually means
Everything is free while we build — including Family, which will be a paid tier later. No credit card, no trial clock. And the founder promise stands: everyone who signs up during beta keeps 50% off for life when pricing launches, and the first 1,000 founding supporters can still claim the Lifetime deal.
It also means rough edges. Things will occasionally look odd, sync a beat late, or plainly break — and when they do, we'll fix them fast and write about it here. That's the deal: you get Zovy early and free, we get the only thing that actually improves a product — people using it.
What's next
- The macOS desktop app — the same build, one more platform to finish properly.
- iPhone and Android apps, so the pocket screen joins the picture.
- The Chrome Web Store listing, for a true one-click install.
- Deeper insights and weekly reviews, shaped by what beta users ask for.
Come try it
Sign in, connect a screen or two, and set one gentle limit. That's the whole onboarding. If something feels off — or something feels great — tell us. We're building this in the open, and the beta is the most honest conversation we'll ever get to have with you.