Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Runde.
The Basics
What is Runde?
Runde is an app for staying close to the people that matter: your friends, family and partner, in small circles. Every week your circle receives one prompt together, sometimes a question to answer and sometimes something to show. It keeps you in each other's lives, even when life keeps you apart.
Is Runde the same as Colloquies?
Yes. Colloquies is now called Runde. Same app, same circles, same account. There is nothing you need to do.
What is a Circle?
A Circle is a private group of 2-8 people who share weekly prompts together. Think of it as a dedicated space for a specific group in your life: your college friends, your family, your book club, your partner. Each circle has its own conversations and history.
What is a prompt?
A prompt is a starting point designed to spark genuine conversation. It could be a written question ("What's a belief you've changed your mind on?"), an image to react to, a short video to discuss or an article to read together. Each week brings a new prompt tailored to your circle.
What is a Chapter?
A Chapter is the weekly conversation thread around a prompt. It runs from Monday at midnight to Sunday at midnight. Once you answer the week's prompt, you can see others' responses and chat freely until the Chapter closes. Then a new Chapter begins with a fresh prompt.
How It Works
How does blind answering work?
You can't see anyone else's response until you submit your own answer. This eliminates groupthink. Your answer is truly yours, uninfluenced by what others have said. Once you answer, you immediately unlock the Chapter and can see all previous responses and continue the conversation in real-time.
When do new prompts arrive?
A new prompt is published every Monday at 12:01 AM in your timezone and you have until Sunday at 11:59 PM to answer and participate in the Chapter. It's a weekly rhythm designed to create a consistent ritual without overwhelming your schedule. Circles on Circle Plus can run twice a week instead, which adds a second prompt every Thursday — one Chapter is always open at a time and each stays open until the next one arrives.
What if I miss a Chapter?
If you don't answer before a Chapter closes, it stays closed to you — you won't be able to read that conversation later. On a weekly circle you have until Sunday at 11:59 PM. On a Circle Plus circle running twice a week, each Chapter stays open until the next one arrives. Either way the next prompt is never far off, so there's always a new opportunity to participate.
How are prompts chosen for my circle?
Prompts are selected based on your circle's type (friends, family, partners, colleagues), the categories you've chosen (philosophy, sports, personal growth, etc.) and how long your circle has been together. New circles get lighter icebreaker questions, while established circles receive deeper prompts.
Circles & Members
How many people can be in a circle?
Circles are limited to 2-8 people. This is intentional: small enough to feel intimate like a living room conversation, but large enough for diverse perspectives. The sweet spot is usually 3-5 people.
Can I be in multiple circles?
Yes. You can create and join as many circles as you like for the different groups in your life. Circle Plus is bought per circle, so it adds depth to one circle.
How do I invite people to my circle?
When you create a circle, you can invite friends via a share link (works with any messaging app), email or by sharing an invite code. Invited friends download the app and join using your invite. No accounts needed until they're ready to join.
Can I remove someone from a circle?
Circle admins (the person who created the circle) can add or remove members at any time. If you need to make changes, go to your circle settings. Removed members lose access to future Chapters but their past contributions remain in the archive.
Privacy & Security
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your messages are stored on our servers, encrypted in transit and at rest. When end-to-end encryption matters (sensitive topics or ultra-private threads), turn on Private mode when you create the circle and the content stays unreadable to anyone outside that circle, including us. Either way, we don't sell, mine or train AI on your conversations.
Do you sell my data or show ads?
Never. We don't sell data, show ads or mine your conversations for any purpose. Our business model is simple: circles can buy Circle Plus. You're the customer, not the product.
Are monthly photos end-to-end encrypted?
No, not in any circle. Photos you share in Moments are stored readable on our servers. Only people in the circles you pick can see them. When you share to a Private circle, the app tells you this before you post.
What happens if I lose my phone?
For Standard circles, sign in on your new phone and your history syncs from our servers. For Private circles, your encryption keys are backed up to the cloud, encrypted with your password. Sign in and you'll be prompted to restore them.
What if I forget my password?
For Standard circles, password reset works as expected and your history is not affected. For Private circles, your password is the only way to decrypt your private key. If you forget it, you'll lose access to those circles' history. We recommend using a password manager.
Responses & Content
How can I respond to a prompt?
You can respond with text, voice messages, images or short videos. Once you've submitted your initial response, you can continue chatting in the Chapter with any of these formats.
Can I suggest my own prompt?
With paid plans, you can propose custom prompts for your circle. Any circle member can suggest a question and the circle admin approves which ones get used. It's a great way to personalize the experience for your group.
Getting Started
How do I get started?
Download Runde on iOS or Android, create an account and start your first circle. Invite the people you want to connect with more deeply and wait for Monday—your first prompt will be waiting.
Do all circle members need the app?
Yes, Runde is mobile-only for now. All circle members need to download the app on iOS or Android. This helps us maintain security and provide the best experience. A web version may come in the future.
Still have questions?
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