Question 1

What is BeWithly?

Accepted Answer

BeWithly is a digital wellness platform that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with social accountability to help people develop healthier relationships with their smartphones. Users complete phone-free focus sessions together, follow a 4-week CBT program, and track measurable progress using the validated SAS-SV assessment. Available free on iOS and Android.

Question 2

How is BeWithly different from other screen time apps?

Accepted Answer

Unlike apps that simply block access to your phone, BeWithly addresses the root causes of smartphone overuse through CBT-based behavioral change programs. Screen time limiters create willpower battles. BeWithly rewires the behavioral triggers behind phone use using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — the gold standard in behavioral psychology.

Question 3

Is BeWithly GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BeWithly is built in Munich, Germany with GDPR compliance at its core. All data is stored in the EU, we never sell user data, and users have full rights to access, export, and delete their data at any time. ISO 27001 ready.

Question 4

Does BeWithly work for enterprise teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BeWithly offers an enterprise dashboard with anonymized team wellbeing analytics, Right to Disconnect compliance tools, and a CBT program designed for workplace digital wellness. Used by HR teams in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. GDPR Article 9 compliant with EU data residency.

Question 5

What is the SAS-SV assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV) is a validated scientific tool used by researchers worldwide to measure smartphone dependency. BeWithly uses it to establish your baseline on day one and measure your improvement after the 4-week CBT program.

Question 6

How does BeWithly's retention compare to other apps?

Accepted Answer

BeWithly achieves 63.84% 3-month user retention — approximately 10 times the industry average of 4-6% for mobile wellness apps. This reflects the platform's effectiveness in building lasting behavioral change through CBT rather than just willpower-based blockers.

Question 7

What is digital burnout and how does BeWithly help?

Accepted Answer

Digital burnout is chronic exhaustion caused by excessive smartphone and digital device use. It costs European employers €92 billion annually. BeWithly helps individuals and enterprise teams address digital burnout through CBT-based behavioral change programs, anonymized team analytics, and Right to Disconnect compliance tools.

Question 8

Why don't screen time limits work?

Accepted Answer

Screen time limits require overriding your dopamine system using pure willpower every single day. Research shows willpower is a finite resource. Social media and apps are engineered by teams of talented engineers to exploit psychological vulnerabilities. BeWithly doesn't fight your dopamine system — it redirects it, using CBT to address the root behavioral triggers.

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