MainQuest FAQ
Everything you need to know, answered.
General
What is MainQuest?
MainQuest is a gamified productivity app that turns your real-life tasks into RPG quests. You earn XP, level up a character, build habits through streaks, and keep your hero alive by staying productive.
Is MainQuest free?
Yes. MainQuest is 100% free with no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls.
What platforms is MainQuest available on?
MainQuest is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android and as a web app at mainquest.net. Some features are mobile-only — see the Platform Differences guide for details.
Is there an offline mode?
The mobile app works fully offline. Your data is stored locally and syncs automatically when you reconnect to the internet. The web app requires an active internet connection.
Gameplay
How does XP work?
You earn XP by completing quests. The amount of XP required to reach the next level follows the formula: 100 + (level - 1) x 10. There is a daily XP cap of 100 XP, which resets at 3 AM.
What happens when you die?
On mobile, if your HP drops to 0 or below, your character dies. You are blocked from all gameplay until you are revived. A friend can send you a Second Chance Scroll, which revives you at 50 HP. Death mechanics are currently mobile-only.
What is the 3 AM day boundary?
MainQuest uses 3 AM as the boundary between days instead of midnight. This means late-night activity still counts for the current day, and daily resets (XP cap, habit check-ins, streaks) happen at 3 AM.
How do habits differ from quests?
Quests are one-time tasks that award XP on completion. Habits are recurring daily behaviors you check in on. Habit check-ins award subpoints toward linked attributes, gradually growing your character stats over time.
What are Shards?
Shards are quick checkbox tasks worth 5 XP each. They are lighter than full quests and are great for small, fast actions you want to track without setting up a full quest.
Technical
Does my data sync across devices?
Yes. The mobile app uses local-first storage with an offline sync queue that pushes changes when you reconnect. The web app is server-authoritative, meaning all writes go directly to the server. Both platforms share the same backend data.
Can I use MainQuest without creating an account?
No. An account is required to use MainQuest. You can sign up with email and password or use Google OAuth.
Account
How do I add friends?
You can add friends by sharing your friend code or by entering another player's email address. Friends can send you Second Chance Scrolls if your character dies.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. You can delete your account from the settings menu. This action is permanent and cannot be undone — all your data, progress, and character will be removed.
Still Have Questions?
Check out these guides for more detailed information:
- Getting Started — Step-by-step setup for new players
- Troubleshooting — Solutions to common problems
- Platform Differences — Mobile vs web feature comparison