Shop opens 1 December 2026
Phone to the card. Distracting apps locked.
Numa is a card like a bank card plus a free app. You decide which apps and websites take a break, and how much time you give them each day.
CHF 15.50 once, with the waitlist CHF 13.95 · no subscription
All about Numa, in four parts.
Tap. Live. Tap.
- Pair the cardYou pair your Numa card with the free app once.
- ChooseYou choose the apps and websites that distract you, and your daily limit.
- TapPhone to the card: locked. Again: unlocked, as long as your daily limit lasts.
- 0batteries, cables or chargers
- 1×pay once, no subscription
- 2app languages: German and English
Pay once. No subscription.
When the shop opens, everyone on the waitlist gets a personal code for 10% off. There is no order and no limit.
- Numa cardCHF 15.50, once
- With the waitlist10% off: CHF 13.95
- AppFree for iPhone and Android
- Shop opens1 December 2026, 18:00 (Swiss time)
- Your codeFor exactly 1 card, valid for 30 days from the code email
- ShippingFree, within Switzerland only
Sign up and confirm
Enter your first name and email on the waitlist, then confirm the link in the email.
Code by email
The shop opens for everyone. At the same time, everyone on the waitlist gets their personal code.
The waitlist stays open
If you sign up later, you get your code a few minutes after confirming. Without a code, the card is available at the regular price.
The waitlist terms apply (last updated 3 November 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Numa cost?
The Numa card costs CHF 15.50, once. With the code from the waitlist you pay CHF 13.95. The app is free.
Do I have to pay for a subscription?
No. You buy the card once. The Numa app is free and currently has no subscription and no in-app purchases.
Does Numa work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Numa runs on iPhone with iOS 16 or later and on Android. Your phone needs NFC. The app is available in German and English.
What can I lock?
You pick apps straight from the list on your phone. For many apps, Numa also locks the matching website, for example instagram.com. You can add more websites yourself. Numa doesn't lock your whole phone, only what you choose.
How often can I change my selection?
You can add apps and websites at any time. Removing works once every 30 days, for apps and websites together.
The daily limit follows the same idea: lower it any time, raise it once every 30 days.
What about emergencies?
Settings has an emergency unlock. It frees all locked apps until you end the emergency. You get up to 5 emergency unlocks per calendar year, and they also work during the night lock.
On an emergency day you get no Coins and no Chest. Your streak isn't lost, the day just doesn't count.
Which permissions does Android need?
Three: usage access, display over other apps, and accessibility. All three are needed so Numa can lock apps. On iPhone, you allow Numa to access Screen Time.
Does the card need a battery?
No. The card runs on your phone's NFC and needs no battery, cable or charger.
What if I lose my card?
If your apps are unlocked, pair a new Numa card in the settings under “change card”. The old card then stops working. If your apps are locked, free them first with the emergency unlock.
Where do you deliver?
Within Switzerland only. Shipping is free.
Which payment methods are there?
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and TWINT.
Can I return the card?
There is no right to return without a reason. We replace cards that are faulty or delivered wrongly. Just email us at numa.startup@gmail.com. The shop's terms apply to the purchase.
Built by six co-founders.
Numa is a mini-company in the Company Programme of YES (Young Enterprise Switzerland). Numa was founded by six co-founders.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Message us on Instagram or at numa.startup@gmail.com.
- 6co-founders
- CHBased in Mels SG
- YESCompany Programme of Young Enterprise Switzerland