FAQ

Frequently asked.

Posting

What is Quota?

Quota is a free accountability app for small groups of friends. Each group sets a daily goal, everyone posts a photo or a clip of up to ten seconds as proof before midnight, and the group keeps a streak together. It runs as a web app on iPhone, Android and computers.

What counts as proof?

A photo or a clip of up to ten seconds, taken with Quota's camera that day. Quota checks when it was taken, so something old from your camera roll won't go through.

Why can't I upload something I already took?

Because then anyone could. The point of Quota is that the proof was made today. The in-app camera is the only way in.

Do I have to post every single day?

No. Each quota has active days. Days outside them leave your streak alone.

What if I'm travelling in another time zone?

Midnight is midnight where your phone is. Your deadline moves with you.

Streaks and groups

What is a forfeit?

An optional consequence your group agrees on, written as a line of text, like "buys the coffee". You owe it for a day you missed that your monthly pass didn't cover, until someone marks it paid. It is never money, and only the last 14 days are ever owed.

What is a challenge wheel?

An extra a group can add on top of its daily goal. On a schedule, everyone spins a wheel to land on a challenge, like a cold shower or a plank, and how many days to do it. Whoever made the wheel decides whether leaving it unfinished breaks your streak. You can sit out one round.

What happens if I miss a day?

Everyone gets one pass a calendar month. The first day you miss in a month is covered and your streak carries on; a second miss that month resets it. The group's run of days when everyone posted has its own monthly pass and works the same way. If your group has set a forfeit, you owe it for any missed day the pass didn't cover.

What if someone posts something that clearly doesn't count?

Anyone in the group can flag it, and the group votes. Quota doesn't decide, and neither do we.

Can I be in more than one group?

Yes. Each group has its own streak and you can have a different quota in each.

Can I use it on my own?

You can, but on your own it's a diary with a camera. Quota is a group thing. Make a group, or open the link somebody sent you.

Can I leave a group?

Yes, any time, from the group's settings. Your past posts stay in the group. The group's streak carries on without you.

Account

What do I need to sign up?

An email and a password. We email you a code to check the address is yours, then you pick a username.

What if I forget my password?

Tap "Forgot password?" on the log in screen. We email you a code, and you choose a new password with it.

How do friends find me?

By your username. Or skip that and send them your group's invite link. Your email is never shown to anyone.

Privacy and cost

Who makes Quota?

Two childhood best friends, Ari Marants and Justin Smith, who built it for their own daily pushup quota. Read more on the About us page.

Who can see my posts?

Your group. There is no public feed, no explore page, no strangers.

How much does it cost?

The base version is free and always will be. A paid version with extra perks will come eventually.

Is it on the App Store?

Not yet. Today Quota runs as a web app you add to your home screen. Store links will appear on the Get the app page when they're ready.

How do I delete my account?

In the app, Settings → Delete account. Everything in it is deleted straight away. Can't get in? Email us and it's done within 30 days. You can also ask for a copy of everything we hold first.

Does Quota show ads or track me?

No. There are no ads, no analytics, no trackers, and no cookies. Nothing is sold.

How do I get in touch?

Email hello@hitquota.app, or see the Contact page. You'll hear back from one of the two of us.

Ready when you are.

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