01 / PROTECT
Give distractions
some distance.
Choose the apps and websites that pull you away. Save them as a blocklist, then start when you’re ready.
▶youtube.comOn your list
rreddit.comOn your list
◎instagram.comOn your list
Give your attention
a place to settle.
Close the door on distractions. Make room for the work.
Aura brings focus, routine, and a little accountability to your Mac.
Seven-day on-device trial · No card required · macOS 26+
LESS DISTRACTION. MORE INTENTION.AURA / MACOS
AuraYour focus, protected
Actual app screen · Example focus setup
Native macOS appApple-notarized downloadLocal focus dataNo account. No subscription.
FROM “I SHOULD” TO “I DID.”
Less negotiating with yourself.
More getting into it.
One tab becomes five. A quick check becomes twenty minutes.
Aura puts a deliberate boundary between your intention and your next distraction.
Give distractions
02 / REPEAT
Make focus
part of your rhythm.
Save a setup for writing, studying, or deep work. Schedule repeat sessions while Aura is running.
YOUR NEXT SESSIONDeep work
45 minutesWeekday mornings
MTWTFSS
03 / REFLECT
Find out what
works for you.
Reflect after a session and follow your focus insights. Build a routine from your own experience.
AFTER THE SESSIONHow did that feel?
ClearRestlessIn the zone
A moment to notice.
A better starting point tomorrow.
MEET ANCHOR
A little support.
From someone
you already trust.
Choose a friend, family member, or partner to hold the unlock code for a locked session. You keep working. They keep the code.
Agree together when an early unlock makes sense. Your Anchor is someone you choose—not an Aura-operated service.
How the handoff worksYou
One intention.Protected focus timePRIVATE CODE
One trusted person.The key stays with them
FOR YOUR ANCHOR
Your focus activity isn’t included.
1
Choose your person
Ask someone you trust to be your Anchor. They should understand and agree to the arrangement.
2
Hand over the key
Set up together in person, or use Pro to email their private unlock code. They share a separate setup code to confirm.
3
Protect the session
Normal early-end controls require their unlock code. If you need to stop, speak to them and decide together.
YOUR MAC. YOUR CHOICE.
The right amount
of protection.
A light interruption or a firmer boundary. Choose the level that fits the work in front of you.
App Watch
Bring your attention back when you open an app on your blocklist.
Website Watch
Redirect distracting pages in supported browsers. Needs macOS Automation permission.
Hard Block
Add a system-level barrier for chosen domains. Requires administrator permission.
Aura is a focus aid, not an unbypassable security lock. Administrator changes or a macOS force-quit can bypass protections. Read the limits →
FOCUS WITHOUT A FEED OF YOUR LIFE
Your sessions stay on your Mac.
No account. No background analytics. Your goals, blocklists, and reflections stay local. Optional partner email sends the setup message—not your focus history.
Read our privacy approachA SIMPLE WAY TO START
Try it for a week.
Make it part of your day.
Seven days to see whether Aura fits the way you work. No card, no account, and nothing that renews automatically.
Aura Pro
Edition 1 · One-time licence€19.99 one time
For one person, on the Macs you personally use.
- App and website blocking
- Reusable blocklists and focus routines
- Reflections and focus insights
- Locked sessions with a trusted Anchor
- Email the unlock code to your Anchor Pro
- Offline licence activation
The trial includes all on-device features and in-person Anchor setup; partner email delivery requires Aura Pro. The licence covers edition 1; future updates or editions are not included or promised. Licence terms · 14-day refund policy
What do I need to run Aura?
Requires macOS 26 or later. The download supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Website Watch needs permission to interact with supported browsers. Hard Block requires administrator permission.
What happens after the seven-day trial?
The trial starts with your first session. When it ends, Pro features stop. You are never charged automatically. Buy Aura Pro to continue using Pro features after the trial.
How does the trusted-person unlock work?
Your chosen person keeps a private unlock code. Set up together in person during the trial, or use Pro to email them the code. A separate setup code lets them confirm they agree. They decide when to share the unlock code for an early end.
Can I bypass a locked session?
Locked sessions protect Aura’s normal end and quit controls. They cannot prevent a macOS force-quit or a determined administrator from changing the system. Aura adds accountability and friction; it is not a security product.
Does Aura need an internet connection?
Core focus sessions and licence verification work on your Mac. Downloading, purchasing and sending an Anchor email need an internet connection. Optional website icons also use an external service, and are off by default.
Is there a subscription or an account?
No. Aura Pro costs €19.99 one time for edition 1. After purchase, import your activation file into Aura and keep a copy for reinstalling. There is no account to create.
START WITH ONE SESSION
Make room for
what you came here to do.
Download Aura for macOS Aura 0.1.0 · Edition 1 · macOS 26 or later
Apple Silicon & Intel · Signed and notarized
How to install Aura
- Download the ZIP and double-click it to expand.
- Move Aura into your Applications folder and open it.
- Follow the browser-access check, or begin with App Watch.