Many professionals, including freelancers, therapists, and consultants, face the challenge of calls running longer than scheduled. This leads to lost time, unpaid work, and awkwardness when enforcing time limits. While existing tools help schedule calls, none automatically enforce hard stops, leaving users to manually handle endings—often ineffectively due to social pressure.

A Tool That Enforces Call Discipline

One way this problem could be addressed is through an app that automatically ends calls once the scheduled duration is reached. For example, if a therapist sets a 30-minute session for a client, the call would cut off at exactly 30 minutes. Key features might include:

• Customizable call durations set by the host.
• Warning notifications (e.g., one minute left) to gently remind participants.
• Calendar and contact integration to streamline scheduling.

The tool could start with voice calls before expanding to video or messaging. Its core advantage is removing the need for users to police time limits themselves, making professional interactions more efficient.

Who Would Benefit & How

The app would help several groups:

• Freelancers who bill hourly would avoid unpaid overages.
• Therapists/Tutors could adhere to session limits without awkward interruptions.
• Professionals with packed schedules (e.g., recruiters) would keep meetings concise.

Participants would also benefit from clear expectations, reducing anxiety about accidentally overstaying. Revenue for the app could come from subscriptions, premium features, or partnerships with scheduling platforms.

Getting Started

A simple version (MVP) might begin with voice calls using existing telephony APIs like Twilio. Testing with freelancers or therapists could validate demand. If successful, the app could later add video support, team accounts, or enterprise customization.

While existing tools like Calendly and Zoom help schedule and host calls, they rely on users to track time manually. This idea automates enforcement, filling a gap in current solutions.