Question 1

What is TiniAid?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid is a sound-based focus tool designed to help people concentrate during reading, studying, or text-heavy tasks. It uses carefully selected and looped sounds to create a stable cognitive environment, especially helpful for people with attention challenges like ADHD.

Question 2

How do I use TiniAid?

Accepted Answer

Open the app or website, choose a focus mode, and start playback. TiniAid works best when used alongside tasks like reading, writing, or deep thinking, rather than as background music.

Question 3

Is TiniAid music?

Accepted Answer

No. TiniAid does not use traditional music or songs. The sounds are intentionally designed loops chosen for consistency, minimal distraction, and cognitive support.

Question 4

Can I replay the onboarding walkthrough?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open Settings and look for the option to replay the onboarding experience. This is helpful if you want a refresher on how TiniAid works. The onboarding may also reappear automatically after major app updates.

Question 5

What are Moods?

Accepted Answer

Moods are TiniAid's four audio themes: Calm, Steady, Active, and Intense. Each mood has its own sound profile, color palette, and visual identity. Choose the mood that matches your energy level or the type of focus you need.

Question 6

What are audio layers/components?

Accepted Answer

Audio layers are the individual sound components you can toggle on or off within each mood: Drums, Snares, and Modulation. Mix and match them to find the combination that works best for your focus. At least one layer must be enabled for audio to play.

Question 7

How are TiniAid sounds created?

Accepted Answer

Sounds are researched, segmented, and looped from carefully selected source material based on frequency balance, rhythm stability, and cognitive impact. The goal is sustained focus, not stimulation.

Question 8

Can I customize or upload my own sounds?

Accepted Answer

No. Custom sound uploads are not supported. This is a design decision to maintain consistency and avoid cognitive overload.

Question 9

What are Sound Sheets?

Accepted Answer

Sound Sheets are collections of audio content organized into folders. Folder 1 is available to all users for free. Folders 2 and 3 contain additional sound sheets and are unlocked with a Plus subscription. Each sound sheet offers a different audio experience within your chosen mood.

Question 10

I subscribed to Plus but some sounds aren't available yet. Why?

Accepted Answer

Folders 2 and 3 use on-demand downloads to keep the initial app size small. After subscribing, these sound sheets need to download before they can play. Make sure you have a stable internet connection and give the downloads a moment to complete. If a download seems stuck, try closing and reopening the app, or check your internet connection.

Question 11

How do I switch between Sound Sheets?

Accepted Answer

On the player screen, you can browse and select different sound sheets within your current mood. Swipe or tap to explore available sheets. The app remembers your last-used sound sheet for each mood, so it picks up where you left off.

Question 12

What is a session and what gets recorded?

Accepted Answer

A session is a completed focus period. TiniAid records the duration, which mood you used, which sound sheet was active, your productivity rating (1–5 emoji scale), and a timestamp. Sessions sync across devices when iCloud Sync is enabled.

Question 13

How do I rate a session?

Accepted Answer

After ending a session, you'll see a rating prompt with 5 emoji levels: 1 (very distracted) through 5 (fully focused). Tap the emoji that best reflects how productive you felt. Your ratings contribute to your stats and help you track focus patterns over time. You can also skip the rating if you prefer.

Question 14

Where can I see my stats?

Accepted Answer

Open the Stats area from the home screen to view your total playtime, number of sessions, average session duration, and top mood. You can switch between column and row layouts for the display. Stats sync across devices when iCloud Sync is enabled.

Question 15

Is TiniAid specifically for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid is designed to support focus challenges, including ADHD, but it is not a medical tool or treatment. It can be helpful for anyone who struggles with sustained attention.

Question 16

How is this different from white noise or playlists?

Accepted Answer

Unlike white noise or playlists, TiniAid focuses on carefully looped segments that avoid variation, drops, or transitions that can break concentration.

Question 17

Should I listen with headphones?

Accepted Answer

Headphones are recommended but not required. Many users find the best results with consistent, moderate volume through headphones. If you have Dolby Atmos-compatible headphones (like AirPods Pro or AirPods Max) and a Plus subscription, you'll also get spatial audio for a more immersive experience.

Question 18

Why doesn't the app work in the background?

Accepted Answer

Background playback may be limited due to platform restrictions, especially on iOS. Some behaviors are constrained by system-level rules rather than app design.

Question 19

What is the Audio Visualizer?

Accepted Answer

The Audio Visualizer is an animated visual effect on the player screen that reacts to audio levels in real time. You can toggle it on or off in Settings. Turning it off may slightly improve battery life on older devices.

Question 20

Why are there no advanced controls?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid intentionally avoids complex controls to reduce cognitive load. Fewer choices help users stay focused.

Question 21

Does TiniAid remember my last session settings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TiniAid remembers your last played mood, sound sheet, and audio layer toggles. When you reopen the app, it picks up right where you left off so you can start a session quickly without reconfiguring anything.

Question 22

Does TiniAid work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TiniAid works fully offline for sounds you already have downloaded (all of Folder 1, and Folders 2/3 if previously downloaded with Plus). Features that require internet include: subscribing to Plus, restoring purchases, downloading new sound sheet content, and syncing data via iCloud.

Question 23

Does TiniAid use haptic feedback?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TiniAid uses subtle haptic feedback on certain interactions for a more tactile experience. This follows your device's system haptic settings. If you have system haptics disabled in iOS Settings, TiniAid's haptics will also be off.

Question 24

Does the app icon change with Plus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subscribing to Plus may update the app icon to a premium variant. The icon change might not appear immediately — it can take a moment or may require closing and reopening the app for the change to take effect.

Question 25

Does TiniAid affect battery life?

Accepted Answer

Audio playback has a modest impact on battery, similar to any music or podcast app. The Audio Visualizer uses slightly more power since it animates in real time. If battery life is a concern, you can turn off the visualizer in Settings. Dolby Atmos processing may also use marginally more power than standard audio.

Question 26

Why is TiniAid paid?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining sound research, accessibility work, and platform support requires ongoing resources. Pricing helps sustain long-term development.

Question 27

What does Plus subscription do?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid Plus unlocks premium features including additional sound sheets (Folders 2 and 3), Dolby Atmos spatial audio on compatible devices, and supports ongoing development. Subscribe via Settings → Plus.

Question 28

How do I buy Plus?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings → Plus and tap Subscribe.

Question 29

How do I restore a purchase?

Accepted Answer

In Settings → Plus, tap Restore Purchases. Make sure you are signed in to the Apple ID used to buy Plus.

Question 30

Why does pricing vary by country?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is adjusted to better reflect local purchasing power instead of simple currency conversion.

Question 31

How do subscriptions work?

Accepted Answer

Subscriptions are managed through the App Store. Billing, renewals, and cancellations are handled by Apple.

Question 32

What happens if my subscription billing fails or expires?

Accepted Answer

If billing fails or your subscription expires, Plus features (Folders 2 and 3, Dolby Atmos) will become unavailable until the subscription is renewed. Your session history and stats are not affected. To resolve billing issues, open the App Store → tap your profile → Subscriptions, and update your payment method. You can also re-subscribe through Settings → Plus in the app.

Question 33

How does syncing work?

Accepted Answer

Enable iCloud Sync in Settings to keep your sessions, stats, settings, and productivity ratings synced across all devices signed into the same iCloud account. The app handles deduplication automatically, so you won't see duplicate sessions even if you use multiple devices. Your Plus subscription status also syncs across devices through your Apple ID.

Question 34

Where are backups stored?

Accepted Answer

Backups are saved to iCloud Drive under TiniAid > Documents > Backups/.

Question 35

What happens if I turn off iCloud Sync?

Accepted Answer

Turning off iCloud Sync and confirming will remove your cloud-saved stats and backups. Only do this if you understand it's destructive.

Question 36

What exactly syncs with iCloud?

Accepted Answer

When iCloud Sync is enabled, TiniAid syncs your session history, productivity ratings, stats, and app settings across all your devices. The app automatically deduplicates data so you won't see duplicate entries. Your Plus subscription status is tied to your Apple ID and works across devices independently of iCloud Sync.

Question 37

What does Health integration do?

Accepted Answer

Optionally logs session time as Mindful Minutes to the Apple Health app for sessions ≥1 minute.

Question 38

How do I enable Health?

Accepted Answer

Toggle Connect to Apple Health in Settings and follow the system permission prompt. If denied, open iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Health → TiniAid and enable Mindful Minutes.

Question 39

Health isn't recording sessions — why?

Accepted Answer

Ensure Health permission is granted and sessions are at least 1 minute long. Re-enable permission in iOS Settings if needed.

Question 40

I don't hear any sound. What should I check?

Accepted Answer

Check your device volume, mute switch, Bluetooth connections, and make sure the app is allowed to play audio. Also verify at least one audio component (Drums, Snares, or Modulation) is enabled.

Question 41

Playback paused on its own — what happened?

Accepted Answer

Several things can pause playback automatically: incoming phone calls, alarms, Siri activation, unplugging or disconnecting headphones, or starting a screen recording. This is expected behavior. Simply resume playback when you're ready.

Question 42

Restore failed — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Check you're signed into the correct Apple ID and have a stable internet connection. If it still fails, contact support with your details.

Question 43

The app feels the same after an update. Is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Some updates focus on stability or groundwork rather than visible changes.

Question 44

The app crashed or froze. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Restart the app and your device. If the issue persists, contact support with details about your device and OS version.

Question 45

Dolby Atmos isn't working. What should I check?

Accepted Answer

Dolby Atmos requires an active Plus subscription and compatible hardware (such as AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or other spatial audio-capable headphones paired with a supported iPhone or iPad). Check that: (1) your Plus subscription is active, (2) you're using compatible headphones, (3) Spatial Audio is enabled in your device's Control Center or Bluetooth settings. If your subscription recently expired, Dolby Atmos will be automatically disabled until you resubscribe.

Question 46

Why does audio stop when I start screen recording?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid automatically pauses playback when it detects an active screen recording. This is a deliberate content protection measure. Audio will resume normally once screen recording is stopped.

Question 47

Audio paused when my headphones disconnected. How do I resume?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid automatically pauses playback when headphones are disconnected (wired unplugged or Bluetooth lost). This prevents audio from suddenly playing through your device speaker. Simply reconnect your headphones or tap play to resume through the speaker.

Question 48

A sound sheet download failed or seems stuck. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Sound sheets in Folders 2 and 3 are downloaded on demand. If a download fails or appears stuck: (1) check your internet connection, (2) close and reopen the app, (3) try the download again. If the problem persists on Wi-Fi, try switching to cellular data or vice versa. Downloads require a stable connection and may take longer on slower networks.

Question 49

I accidentally turned off all audio layers and hear nothing. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

If you've toggled off all three audio layers (Drums, Snares, and Modulation), there will be no sound output even though a session may appear to be running. Simply enable at least one layer to restore audio. This is the most common cause of 'no sound' when volume and connections are fine.

Question 50

What devices does TiniAid support?

Accepted Answer

iPhone and iPad (iOS 16.0+). The app works offline and does not require an account.

Question 51

Is TiniAid accessible?

Accepted Answer

Accessibility is a core goal of TiniAid. The app is designed to be simple, readable, and compatible with system accessibility features.

Question 52

Does TiniAid work with screen readers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TiniAid is designed to work with VoiceOver and other system screen readers, though improvements are ongoing.

Question 53

Which devices support Dolby Atmos in TiniAid?

Accepted Answer

Dolby Atmos spatial audio works on iPhones and iPads that support spatial audio, paired with compatible headphones like AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), or Beats Fit Pro. The feature requires a Plus subscription. Check Apple's support page for the full list of spatial audio-compatible devices.

Question 54

Does TiniAid collect personal data?

Accepted Answer

TiniAid stores your session details and settings in your iCloud. Anonymous analytics are optional and can be turned off in Privacy Transparency.

Question 55

How do I opt out of analytics?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings → Privacy Transparency and turn off Share Anonymous Analytics.

Question 56

Where can I find the privacy policy or full terms?

Accepted Answer

Go to Settings → Privacy Transparency → Full Terms & Privacy (opens the privacy page in a browser).

Question 57

Why does TiniAid need certain permissions?

Accepted Answer

Permissions are only requested when necessary for core functionality, such as audio playback or HealthKit integration.

Question 58

Do I need an account to use TiniAid?

Accepted Answer

No separate account is required. Access is tied to your device and App Store subscription.

Question 59

How do I contact support?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings → Contact → Contact Us and tap Mail Us, or email support@tiniaid.in. We typically reply within 2–4 business days.

Question 60

How do I delete my data?

Accepted Answer

To delete local session data, you can delete and reinstall the app. To remove iCloud-synced data, turn off iCloud Sync in Settings and confirm the deletion when prompted. This will remove your cloud-stored sessions, stats, and backups. This action is irreversible, so make sure you're certain before proceeding.

TiniAid Support

Getting Started

Sounds & Focus Modes

Sound Sheets & Content

Sessions & Stats

How TiniAid Helps with Focus / ADHD

App Behavior & Settings

Subscriptions & Pricing

iCloud & Backups

Apple Health

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Accessibility & Device Compatibility

Privacy, Data & Permissions

Account & App Management

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