Frequently Asked Questions

No. PHALANX is a discipline system. It includes optional self-report questionnaires (PPCS-6, PHQ-9, GAD-7) for self-tracking, not diagnosis. The AI Centurion is a discipline coach, not a licensed professional. If you need therapy, see a therapist. The Centurion would tell you the same.

Journal entries and questionnaire answers are encrypted on your device by default. Limited progress metadata syncs for account recovery. AI coaching sends your message and limited recent context through a secure proxy when you ask the Centurion for help. We use Firebase Authentication for login and RevenueCat for subscriptions. Full details at phalanxapp.com/privacy.

Your rank is preserved. Your highest streak is preserved. You log a "wound report," identify the trigger, and return to formation. You even earn a medal (Phalera of Veritas) for the courage to be honest. This is not a shame app.

Your first 7 days include full access to every feature, no card required. After that, a functional free tier gives you Morning Formation, Battle Stations, daily tasks, early ranks, the Codex, breathing exercises, and wound reports. Premium unlocks the AI Centurion, optional self-tracking questionnaires, ranks 8-29, premium cosmetic progression, and detailed campaign history.

No. PHALANX uses Roman Stoic philosophy (Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca) and evidence-informed behavioral techniques (CBT-style trigger planning, ACT-style skills). It is compatible with any belief system or none.

One man and his machines. PHALANX is built by a solo founder backed by a coordinated AI compute fleet. No VC. No advisory board. No shareholders. One person who understood the problem and built the tool he wished existed.

Dead serious. The rank system is modeled on actual Roman military hierarchy. The achievements map to real historical battles. The philosophy comes from the same Stoic tradition that trained actual Roman soldiers. The theme is not decoration. It is the mechanism.

PPCS-6 measures behavioral patterns (6 questions). PHQ-9 tracks mood indicators (9 questions). GAD-7 tracks anxiety indicators (7 questions). Scores are tracked over time so you can see trends. These are self-report tools, not diagnoses. See our research page for the studies behind our approach.

Yes. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device's App Store or Google Play Store settings. If you cancel, you keep access through the end of your billing period, then drop to the free tier. Your rank, streak, journal, and all local data are preserved regardless of subscription status.

If you are in crisis or immediate danger, contact your local emergency services now. For international crisis support, visit findahelpline.com. The Centurion redirects urgent safety language to professional support. A warrior knows when to call for reinforcements.