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General

What is Tap In?

Tap In helps you keep goals with friends. Set a routine, check in with proof, and share your progress with your group.

When does Tap In launch?

Tap In is in private beta for iPhone. Request early access on the homepage; we’ll share availability as invites open.

How much does Tap In cost?

Tap In is free to download and use. You only put money on the line when you choose a stake-backed habit or goal. The stakes you set are up to you, and Tap In charges a 15% platform fee on stake redistributions; eligible stake shares are shown net of that fee.

Is Tap In available on iOS and Android?

Tap In is currently being built for iPhone. There is no announced Android launch date.

How is Tap In different from other habit tracking apps?

Unlike traditional habit trackers that rely on honor systems, Tap In combines optional financial stakes, AI-assisted verification, and group accountability. The goal is to make follow-through visible, reviewable, and harder to ignore.

How It Works

How does Tap In work?

Tap In works through the Commitment Loop: (1) Set your goal and optionally put money on the line, (2) Submit proof when you complete your task, (3) Verification and group review decide the outcome, (4) Eligible completed members receive net stake shares after settlement, fees, disputes, and review.

What types of habits can I track?

Start with a goal like reading, walking, getting to the gym, or spending less time on your phone. Choose a task type and check the proof requirements before you begin.

How do I verify my habits?

The task type determines the proof: a video or timelapse, a location check-in, selected Apple Health activity, or Screen Time progress. The app shows what you need to submit for each task.

What happens if I complete my task?

If you complete your task and submit valid proof that passes verification, you keep your stake and may receive a net share from missed stake-backed group tasks after fees, disputes, fraud checks, and withdrawal eligibility.

What happens if I fail or don't submit proof?

If you don't complete your task or fail to submit proof by the deadline, your stake can be captured under the challenge rules. Eligible completed members receive a net share only after fees, fraud checks, disputes, and withdrawal eligibility are resolved.

Can I choose which days I do a task?

You can choose daily goals, specific days of the week, or a target number of days each week. Available schedules depend on the task type.

AI Verification

How does AI verification work?

Our dual-layer AI-assisted system analyzes submitted proof such as photos, timelapses, and GPS data. For example, if you committed to going to the gym, the system checks whether the proof matches a gym context; if you committed to reading, it checks duration and visible activity. Edge cases can be reviewed through the dispute flow.

How accurate is the AI verification?

AI verification is designed as an assistive review layer, not an infallible judge. Computer vision and reasoning checks evaluate context and intent, and disputed or ambiguous outcomes can be escalated through the app's review process.

What if the AI makes a mistake?

If you believe the AI incorrectly rejected your submission, you can appeal through the dispute system. A review can correct the outcome when the proof supports completion, subject to the challenge rules and withdrawal eligibility.

Can I cheat the AI verification?

No verification system can guarantee every abuse pattern is detected automatically. Tap In uses AI-assisted review, metadata, route or proof integrity checks, abuse signals, and disputes to make dishonest submissions easier to catch and challenge. Reused images, manipulated timelapses, or inconsistent location evidence may be rejected, routed to review, or handled through the dispute process. Deliberate abuse can lead to stake loss and account restrictions under the Terms.

What types of proof does the AI accept?

Check the proof requirements shown for your task. Video tasks use AI-assisted review; location, Health, and Screen Time tasks use their corresponding device data and verification rules.

Money & Withdrawals

How do withdrawals work?

Eligible net shares are credited to your Tap In balance after the challenge settles. You can request a withdrawal to a supported Stripe Connect account after fees, fraud checks, and compliance review.

How much of a stake redistribution do eligible members receive?

Tap In charges a 15% platform fee on stake redistributions, and eligible members receive their net share after that fee and any required payment processing, dispute, fraud, or withdrawal checks.

How much money should I stake?

Use the smallest amount that still feels meaningful, and never stake money you cannot afford to lose. If a stake would create stress or pressure, use non-stake goals or lower the amount before joining a challenge.

Can I withdraw my eligible wallet balance anytime?

You can request a withdrawal of eligible Tap In wallet balance when your account is in good standing and Stripe Connect withdrawal requirements are complete. Bank timing depends on Stripe, your bank, and any review holds.

What payment methods do you accept?

Stake-backed flows use payment methods supported by Stripe for your account, region, and the current build. Tap In does not store card numbers directly.

Is my money safe?

Tap In uses Stripe for payment processing and keeps payment records for audit, fraud prevention, and settlement integrity. Stake holds, releases, captures, fees, and withdrawals are governed by the challenge rules and payment-provider requirements.

What are the fees?

Tap In charges a 15% platform fee on stake redistributions. Payment processing, dispute, fraud, and withdrawal requirements may also affect the final net amount shown in the app.

Groups & Friends

What are groups?

Groups bring your friends’ goals and check-ins together. You can share progress and keep each other accountable while working on different goals.

How do I join or create a group?

Create a group in the app and share its invite link, or accept a friend’s invitation. You can belong to more than one group.

Can I compete against my friends?

Group activity and rankings let you compare progress with friends. Check each task’s rules before joining a competitive or stake-backed challenge.

What if my friends don't want to use Tap In?

You can start with your own goals and invite friends later. You don’t need everyone to join at once.

Are there public challenges I can join?

Public challenge availability depends on rollout stage, jurisdiction, payment-provider requirements, and app review. When supported, larger community challenges show eligibility rules, stake terms, fees, and withdrawal conditions before you join.

Safety & Privacy

Is Tap In legal?

Tap In is designed around skill-based accountability, not random chance. Availability, stake-backed features, and withdrawal flows depend on jurisdiction, payment-provider requirements, and ongoing legal review.

Is my personal information private?

Yes. We take privacy seriously. Your photos, GPS data, Screen Time compliance events, and other verification proof are used for accountability and verification. We use trusted service providers like Firebase/Google, Stripe, and AI verification providers to operate Tap In; we do not sell your personal data or use it for ad tracking. Who can see your activity depends on its audience and group membership. Group proof can be visible to eligible group members; check the Privacy Policy for details.

What if I share a private photo by accident?

Proof shared with a group can be visible to eligible group members. Check the audience before submitting, and avoid including anything you don’t want that audience to see. Contact support if you need help with sensitive content.

Can I delete my account and data?

Yes, you can request account deletion from settings. Tap In deactivates your profile and anonymizes personal identifiers where practical. Some posts, proof records, stake records, transactions, group membership history, disputes, abuse-prevention logs, and settlement records may be retained without your direct identity when needed for financial integrity, fraud prevention, dispute handling, legal compliance, and service security. Active stakes and pending claimable funds are handled under the Terms of Service.

How should I think about financial risk?

Stake-backed features are optional and should only be used with amounts you can afford to lose. Success depends on completing the committed habit, but stake loss is still a real financial outcome. If staking starts to feel stressful or compulsive, stop using stake-backed challenges and contact support.

Technical

Do I need an internet connection to use Tap In?

You need an internet connection to sync activity and submit proof for verification. A recording on your phone does not count as a completed submission until the app confirms it was received.

Does Tap In drain my phone battery?

Camera recording, location checks, and background features can use battery. Usage depends on the task type, your device, and how long you use those features.

What permissions does the app need?

Tap In requests camera and microphone access for proof videos, location access for GPS verification, Health access for selected wellness tasks, Screen Time access for selected app-limit tasks, and notification access for reminders and streak alerts. Permissions are optional, but features that rely on a permission won't work until you grant it.

Can I use Tap In on multiple devices?

Account activity syncs when you sign in and connect to the internet. Health, Screen Time, and permission-dependent features still need to be set up on the device where you use them.

What happens if my phone dies before I submit proof?

If you captured proof before your phone died, you can submit it when you charge your phone as long as the task deadline and proof rules still allow it. Consider enabling device backup for your own copy, but remember that backup services are outside Tap In's control and do not replace in-app submission deadlines.

Miscellaneous

Can I use Tap In for weight loss goals?

Yes! You can commit to weight loss habits like "work out 5x per week," "hit 10K steps daily," or "meal prep every Sunday." While we don't directly track weight (outcomes vary person to person), we track the habits that lead to weight loss. Consistency in habits drives results.

Can businesses or schools use Tap In?

If you’re interested in using Tap In with an organization, contact hello@tapintoday.com to discuss what you need.

Do you offer refunds?

Stakes are non-refundable once a challenge begins, subject to the Terms and applicable requirements. Eligible wallet withdrawals, disputes, and payment errors are handled separately. Contact support about a specific transaction; a refund is not automatic.

How do I report a bug or issue?

You can report bugs or issues through the in-app feedback button or by emailing support@tapintoday.com. For withdrawal, verification, safety, or account-access issues, include the task, group, or transaction details so support can triage the request.

Can I suggest new features?

Yes. Send a suggestion through in-app feedback or email hello@tapintoday.com.

How do I get early access?

Use the early-access form on the homepage. If it opens an email draft, send that draft to finish your request. An invitation depends on beta availability.