Common Questions
Which instruments does RiffMentor support?
RiffMentor supports 7 instruments: guitar, bass, piano, drums, ukulele, violin, and voice. Each has tailored practice sessions.
How do practice reminders work?
Set a daily reminder time in Settings. RiffMentor will send a local notification — no internet needed. Reminders are optional and can be disabled anytime.
Can I share my progress?
Yes — tap the share button on your streaks or achievements. RiffMentor uses your device's native share sheet, so you choose where the content goes.
Does RiffMentor work offline?
Completely. All sessions, progress, and settings are stored locally. No internet connection is ever required.
Is my practice data private?
Yes — RiffMentor has no accounts, no servers, and no analytics. Your data stays on your device. See our Privacy Policy for details.
How do I reset my progress?
Go to Settings and use the reset option. Or uninstall RiffMentor to remove all data permanently.
What are Share Cards?
After completing a practice session, RiffMentor generates a shareable PNG card showing your session duration, blocks completed, and current streak. Tap the share button to send it via your device's share sheet, or share directly to Facebook or Instagram.
How does the Weekly Digest work?
Every week, RiffMentor sends a local notification with a summary of your practice stats — including total sessions, time practiced, and streak progress. No internet required.
What is Year in Review?
At the end of each year, RiffMentor presents an annual stats screen celebrating your practice journey — total hours, sessions completed, longest streak, and more.
What is the AMOLED Black theme?
AMOLED Black is a true #000000 dark theme designed for OLED screens. It saves battery and reduces eye strain in low-light environments. Find it in Appearance settings alongside 6 other theme presets.
How does Streak Freeze work?
Streak Freeze protects your practice streak on days you can't practice. You earn 1 freeze for every 7 consecutive practice days, up to a maximum of 3. A freeze is used automatically if you miss a day.
Can I back up my settings?
Yes — go to Settings and use Export to save all your preferences, progress, and history to a file. Use Import to restore them on the same or a new device. Imports use safe atomic writes to prevent data corruption.
How many languages are supported?
RiffMentor is fully translated into 25 languages, including right-to-left languages like Arabic, Hebrew, and Urdu. Change your language in Settings at any time.
How do I create a custom practice plan?
Go to the Library tab, tap "My Plans," then tap "Create." Add practice blocks with titles, durations or rep counts, and rest intervals. Choose a category, difficulty, and emoji. The editor validates your plan before saving to prevent incomplete or invalid entries.
What are the sound and audio settings?
In Settings → Sound & Audio, you can enable countdown beeps (4 styles: Beep, Chime, Click, Bell), choose how many seconds before the end of each block to start the countdown (3/5/10s), set a pre-session countdown timer, and configure rep pacing. A distinct double-beep signals when each block finishes.
What is rep pacing?
Rep pacing plays audio beeps at regular intervals during rep-based exercises, helping you maintain a steady pace hands-free. Set the interval (1–5 seconds) in Settings → Sound & Audio. The last 3 repetitions use a different cue, and the exercise auto-advances when all reps are complete.
What is the pre-session countdown?
The pre-session countdown gives you a few seconds to get ready before your practice starts. Enable it in Settings → Sound & Audio and choose 3, 5, or 10 seconds. You can skip it at any time during the countdown.
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