Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Compound, the discipline system.
1. What makes Compound different from other habit apps?
Compound is a discipline system, not a habit tracker. You don't pick 10 habits on day one — you earn them. Start with sleep and diet (the foundation), prove consistency over 14 days at 80%+, then unlock the next phase. Plus, real consequences for missing (streaks break after 2 misses), competitive leagues, and an AI coach that won't let you BS yourself.
2. How does the AI coach work?
The AI coach (powered by Claude) runs a deep onboarding conversation to understand your goals, struggles, and identity. It builds a personalised gameplan and sends daily coaching messages. It's warm, direct, and references your stated identity throughout. Not generic motivational spam.
3. What if I miss a day?
One miss is fine — your streak "cracks" but you have a 24-hour repair window. Miss twice in a row and it breaks (full reset). This is based on research that single missed days don't derail habit formation, but two in a row does. You can also use Shield days to protect your streak on planned rest days.
4. How does Screen Time blocking work?
We use Apple's FamilyControls API to block distracting apps at bedtime, in the morning, and during focus sessions. You see a custom branded shield that says "Stay Disciplined" instead of Apple's generic screen. It's opt-in and you control which apps get blocked.
5. Is there a free trial?
No free tier, but we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. The commitment starts at checkout — that's part of the discipline. Founding Members get lifetime access for $29.99 (first 50 users only).
6. What are Competitive Leagues?
Bronze through Obsidian tiers with 25-person groups. You earn points for completing habits and get ranked weekly. Top performers promote up, bottom performers demote. It turns consistency into healthy competition.
7. How do Accountability Partners work?
Get matched with someone at a similar difficulty level, phase, and timezone. You can send daily encouragement messages. When your partner's streak cracks, you get notified — so you can reach out and help them get back on track.
8. Is Compound available on Android?
No. Compound is iOS-only. We use Apple's FamilyControls API for Screen Time blocking, which isn't available on Android. We're focused on doing one platform really well rather than a mediocre cross-platform experience.
9. What do Founding Members get?
Lifetime access for $29.99 (normally $119.88/year). First 50 believers get rewarded. Same features as Pro, forever. No recurring payments. Plus a Founding Member badge on your profile.
10. How is Compound built on science?
Every feature is based on published behavioural science research: identity-based change (Zhu et al. 2025), the 66-day automaticity timeline (Singh et al. 2024), habit stacking (Gollwitzer & Sheeran 2006), the "never miss twice" rule (Lally et al. 2010), and keystone habits research (Bjorvatn et al. 2021). Not motivational fluff — actual research.
Research-backed methods.
Every feature is built on published behavioural science.
Become the person
Habits stick when they match who you believe you are. We help you build identity-aligned routines.
Zhu et al. 2025
66 days to automatic
Not 21 days — that's a myth. Real habit formation takes 18-254 days, with 66 as the average.
Singh et al. 2024
Stack for success
Linking new habits to existing ones dramatically increases follow-through and consistency.
Gollwitzer & Sheeran 2006
One miss is okay
Missing once doesn't break habit formation. Missing twice does. That's why we give you a repair window.
Lally et al. 2010
Start with foundations
Sleep and diet create ripple effects across every area of your life. That's why we start there.
Bjorvatn et al. 2021
Environment beats willpower
Designing your environment for success works better than relying on motivation. Every time.
Buabang et al. 2025
Common questions.
What makes this different from other habit apps?
Compound is a discipline system, not a habit tracker. You don't pick 10 habits on day one — you earn them. Start with sleep and diet, prove consistency, then unlock the next phase. Plus, real consequences for missing (streaks break after 2 misses), competitive leagues, and an AI coach that won't let you BS yourself.
How does the AI coach work?
The AI coach runs a deep onboarding conversation to understand your goals, struggles, and identity. It builds a personalised gameplan and sends daily coaching messages. It's warm, direct, and references your stated identity throughout. Not generic motivational spam.
What if I miss a day?
One miss is fine — your streak 'cracks' but you have a 24-hour repair window. Miss twice in a row and it breaks (full reset). This is based on research that single missed days don't derail habit formation, but two in a row does. You can also use Shield days to protect your streak on planned rest days.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! Annual subscribers get a 7-day free trial — you won't be charged until day 8, and you can cancel anytime during the trial. Monthly subscriptions don't include a trial but you can cancel anytime.
What do Founding Members get?
Lifetime access for $29.99 (normally $119.88/year). Limited to 50 spots — early believers get rewarded. Same features as Pro, forever. No recurring payments, no price increases.
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