AuraLock FAQ: Focus App Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions about AuraLock, permissions, and intentional phone use.
Quick answers to common questions about AuraLock.
Is AuraLock free?
Yes. AuraLock is free to download and use. Core features are available at no cost. These include Aura creation, Standard and Strict modes, and scheduling. All features are included — earn Focus XP by completing Auras, level up to unlock longer sessions, more apps, custom themes, and aura icons.
Does AuraLock work offline?
Yes. AuraLock operates entirely on your device. No internet connection is required to create or use Auras.
Does AuraLock collect my data?
No. AuraLock does not collect, transmit, or store your usage data. All information stays on your device. This includes sessions, whitelists, schedules, and journal entries.
Can I use AuraLock on iPhone?
No. AuraLock is built specifically for Android due to the system-level permissions required for focus enforcement.
Does AuraLock work on tablets and foldables?
Yes. AuraLock adapts to large screens with a two-column layout and reflows gracefully on foldables. Setup is the same as on a phone. See our tablets & foldables guide.
What Android version do I need?
Android 8.0 (API level 26) or higher. Some features may vary on older versions.
Why does AuraLock need so many permissions?
Each permission serves a specific purpose for protecting your focus. We explain every permission in our permissions documentation. AuraLock only requests what is essential.
Will AuraLock drain my battery?
AuraLock is designed to be lightweight. Background monitoring uses minimal resources. Exempting it from battery optimization is necessary for reliable operation.
Can I make emergency calls during an Aura?
Yes. Essential system functions including emergency calls remain accessible during both Standard and Strict Auras.
What happens if I uninstall AuraLock?
Your phone returns to normal operation immediately. No traces remain. Your data is never uploaded.
How is Strict different from Standard?
Strict Aura has no exit and no pause — once it starts, you are committed to the exact end time you set. A Strict session renders no emergency option at all: there is nothing to solve, no cooldown to wait out, and no way out early. Standard Aura offers more flexibility, with pause, extend, and early exit available. See our detailed comparison.
Can I schedule multiple Auras?
Yes. You can create schedules for different Auras on different days and times, using templates like Deep Work Mornings or Evening Wind-Down.
Does AuraLock track goals and streaks?
Yes. You can set a daily focus goal, track your streak, journal sessions with mood tags, and review weekly insights. All of this data stays on your device.
What is Aura Assistant?
Aura Assistant is a conversational helper inside AuraLock. It can create and run Auras, manage AuraWake alarms and schedules, set intentions, check your progress, and explain features. It works entirely on your device — there is no cloud service behind it.
What are Intentions?
An intention is a one-question answer: why am I opening this app? You pick a purpose (connect, create, browse, or specific), a visit length, and optionally a daily budget. On return, AuraLock asks whether you got what you came for, so your phone use stays honest.
What is AuraWake?
AuraWake is AuraLock's alarm experience. To dismiss it you complete a small challenge — a math problem, a typed calm phrase, steps, a destination, or a recorded object — instead of tapping snooze.
What are Aura Moments?
Aura Moments are short, intent-led breathing sessions. Each is a quick guided pause built around calm, focus, clarity, morning, sleep, or reset, with posture guidance. No app blocking is involved — it is a presence tool, not a session lock.
Does Aura Assistant send my data to the cloud?
No. Aura Assistant parses your requests locally on your phone and acts inside AuraLock. It does not use a cloud AI service and does not upload your messages.
Can AuraLock help me work toward personal goals?
Yes. Personal Goals / OKRs let you set one active objective with weighted key results, track progress over a cycle, and connect it to your daily goal, intentions, and sessions.
Are Goals and Intentions the same thing?
No. An intention answers why you are opening an app right now. A goal is the outcome you are protecting daily focus time toward. Personal Goals / OKRs are the bigger direction above both.
Why does my manufacturer matter?
Android manufacturers customize battery management and background behavior differently. See our device documentation for Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Pixel, and more.