Frequently Asked Questions

No. PHALANX is a private porn recovery and discipline system, not therapy. 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.

A porn reset is logged as a record, not a final defeat. Your rank is preserved. Your highest streak is preserved. You record what happened, identify the trigger, and return to the next action. This is not a shame app.

PHALANX is free to download from the App Store. After onboarding, full campaign access requires a subscription or App Store trial if one is available. Apple shows the exact price, trial terms, renewal terms, and cancellation details before confirmation.

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.

The Roman and Stoic layer is intentional, but it is not the whole product. PHALANX uses rank, milestones, and historical language to make private progress feel visible. The mechanism is simpler: a 30-day campaign, clear next actions, private progress, and support when you are about to slip.

PPCS-6 tracks problematic pornography consumption patterns. PHQ-9 tracks mood indicators. GAD-7 tracks anxiety indicators. 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 through your device's App Store settings. If you cancel, you keep access through the end of the current billing period or trial terms shown by Apple. Your rank, streak, journal, and 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.