Welcome to PalQs - the social polling app where you create questions, gather opinions, and connect with friends through shared decisions.
🚀 Getting Started
Sign Up / Sign In
- Sign up with email: Enter full name, email, and password
- Google Sign-In: Quick authentication with your Google account
- Apple Sign-In: Available for iOS users
- After signup, you automatically get a default circle and free question credits (amount can vary during promotions)
First Time Setup
- Complete your profile with a name
- Add an optional motto (your personal tagline)
- Upload a profile picture
- Your default circle is created automatically
📱 Main Features
1. Creating Polls (Questions)
Where: On the Qs tab, tap "New Q"
Poll Types:
- Yes/No Polls: Simple binary questions
- Custom Options: Create your own two answer choices (max 10 characters each)
Creating a Poll:
- Enter your question (5-280 characters)
- Choose poll type (Yes/No or Custom)
- Add up to 2 images (optional)
- Select which circle to post to
- Tap "Drop a Q"
Rate Limits: Free users get limited poll creation. Upgrade for unlimited access.
2. Viewing & Voting on Polls
Poll Feed:
- My Qs: Your created polls
- Q Feed: Polls from circles you're in
Voting:
- Tap an option to vote
- Tap same option again to remove your vote
- See vote counts or percentages
- Tap question to toggle percentage view
Poll Interactions:
- Tap images to view full-screen
- See creator's name and motto
- If creator has premium: clickable motto links
Comments:
- Tap the comment button (dotted rectangle icon) at the bottom of any poll card
- View and add comments on polls within your circles
- Comments support two levels: main comments and replies
- Character limits and restrictions match poll questions (no links, prohibited characters)
- Comments are automatically deleted when polls are removed
- Only circle members can access and comment on polls
- Use the back button to return to the Qs page
3. Circles (Groups)
What are Circles: Private and public groups where you share polls with specific people.
Main (default) circle:
- Each user gets one default (main) circle created on signup, with free credits for posting polls.
- After free credits are spent, you can subscribe for unlimited posts ($3.99/month or $34.99/year), or purchase credits ($4.99 per 50 credits). Credit purchases are only available for the main circle.
- Join Public: Browse and join public circles
- Make Public: Click on individual circle cards to make them public, increasing engagement and discoverability
- Members: View, invite, and manage members
Extra circles:
- You can add up to 3 extra circles. Each requires its own separate subscription (no credit purchases for extra circles).
- Extra circle subscriptions are standalone and work independently—there is no connection to your main circle subscription.
- Rename: Edit circle names (available for extra circles)
- Cancel anytime (access until billing period ends)
Poll history per circle
Each circle's history is limited to 30 polls. Only the 30 most recent polls are kept in each circle; older polls are removed from history. This keeps the app and your feed recent, real-time, and engaging.
4. Inviting Friends
Circle Invitations:
- Send in-app invitations to join circles
- Invitees get invitations with join button
- Track pending invitations
Finding Users:
- Search by name or motto in circles
- Browse public circles to join communities
💎 Premium Features
Motto Links ($8.99/month)
- Add clickable links to your motto
- Links appear next to your name throughout the app
- Perfect for social media, websites, portfolios
- Cancel anytime
Circle Subscriptions
- Main Circle: Default circle with free credits on signup; after credits are spent, subscribe for unlimited posts ($3.99/month or $34.99/year) or buy credits ($4.99 per 50 credits).
- Extra Circles: Add up to 3 extra circles; each has its own separate subscription. No credit purchases for extra circles. Extra circle subscriptions are standalone (no connection to main circle).
- Public Circles: Make circles discoverable by others
- Subscription Management: Manage all your circle subscriptions through your account settings or the app store
Credits System
- Free credits: New users get free question credits for the main circle (amount can vary during promotions).
- Main circle subscription: Unlimited posts in your main circle ($3.99/month or $34.99/year).
- Q Credits: Purchase credits for the main circle only—$4.99 per 50 credits. Credits never expire and remain available after subscription cancellation.
- Extra circles do not support credit purchases; posting in extra circles requires an active subscription for that circle.
⚙️ Profile & Settings
Profile Management
Access: Tap profile icon in header
Basic Info:
- Edit full name
- Update motto (50 characters max, must be unique)
- Upload/change profile picture
- View account details
Premium Settings:
- Subscribe to motto links
- Manage circle subscriptions
- View subscription information
- Cancel/renew subscriptions
Security (Email users only):
- Change password
- Account settings
Notification Preferences
- Poll notifications (popup or badge)
- Sound settings
- Manage which alerts you receive
🔄 App Navigation
Bottom Tab Bar
The app has 3 main tabs at the bottom:
Qs Tab
- My Qs: View polls you've created
- Q Feed: See polls from your circles
- New Q: Create new polls
Pals Tab
- Pals: View your friends list
- Requests: Manage friend requests and block users
- Find Pals: Discover and add new friends
Circles Tab
- My Circles: Manage circles you own
- Joined: View circles you're a member of
- Join: Browse and join public circles
Top Bar
- Clickable Avatar & Username: Tap to access Profile and Settings page
- Shows your profile picture and name
- Quick access to account management
Unread Indicators
- Blue glow around unread polls
- Notification badge on profile icon
- Real-time updates when friends vote
Real-time Features
- Live vote count updates
- Instant notifications for new polls
- Auto-refresh when returning to app
💡 Pro Tips
Getting More Engagement
- Use Images: Polls with images get more votes
- Ask Relevant Questions: Target your audience
- Time Your Posts: Post when friends are active
- Follow Up: Check results and engage with voters
Managing Circles Effectively
- Keep Circles Focused: Different audience = different circles
- Regular Cleanup: Remove inactive polls
- Strategic Invites: Quality over quantity
- Use Public Circles: Discover like-minded communities
Optimizing Your Profile
- Catchy Motto: Make it memorable and unique
- Professional Photo: Clear, recognizable avatar
- Smart Links: Use motto links strategically (premium)
- Stay Active: Regular engagement builds following
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Can't create polls: Check your credit balance or subscription
- Vote not counting: Ensure stable internet connection
- Images not uploading: Try smaller file sizes
- Circle invites not working: Verify user name or identity
Performance Tips
- Keep app updated to latest version
- Restart app if experiencing lag
- Clear cache if having loading issues
- Ensure stable internet for real-time features
Getting Help
- Check in-app notifications for important updates
- Contact support at support@palqs.com
- Join community circles for tips and tricks
🎯 Best Practices
Creating Great Polls
- Be Clear: Make questions easy to understand
- Stay Relevant: Ask what your audience cares about
- Use Visuals: Images increase engagement
- Keep It Simple: Two clear options work best
Building Community
- Engage Regularly: Vote on others' polls
- Share Thoughtfully: Quality over quantity
- Respect Others: Keep it friendly
- Be Authentic: Let your personality show through your motto
Managing Subscriptions
- Start Small: Try main circle subscription first
- Scale Up: Add extra circles as needed
- Monitor Usage: Cancel unused subscriptions
- Plan Ahead: Annual subscriptions save money
Ready to start polling? Create your first question and see what your friends think! 🤔✨
PalQs - Where every question finds its answer