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What people ask us

Everything you might want to know before you move into the hive.

The basics

What is Thrivin Hive?

One shared app for running a home. Chores, meals, groceries, the calendar, lists, and important records all live in a single hive — so the mental load stops living in one person's head.

How is it different from a shared calendar or to-do app?

A calendar shows when; a to-do list shows what. Thrivin Hive connects them — chores rotate fairly, recipes become shopping lists, records link to the people they belong to — so one hive replaces five apps.

When is Thrivin Hive launching?

We're in early access, opening to waitlist households in waves. Join with your email and we'll tell you the moment you can move in.

Is it right for my household?

Who is Thrivin Hive for?

Anyone responsible for running a home. That includes people living alone, roommates sharing a flat, couples who just moved in together, new parents, families who want more structure, and people helping run more than one household. Any adult can start a hive, and it works the same whether one person or seven ends up in it.

Does it work if I live alone?

Yes — a hive of one is a normal way to use it. Nothing requires a second person: the document vault, expiry warnings, pantry tracker, meal planner, habit streaks, pet care log, and emergency profile are all just as useful solo. You can invite people later, or never.

Is it good for roommates?

It's one of the best fits. Chores rotate automatically so the same job never lands on the same person, and every completion is written to a contribution ledger that can't be edited after the fact — so "who actually did it" is a matter of record, not memory. Rent and utility due dates can sit on the shared calendar, and your private lists and journal stay invisible to housemates.

We just moved in together — where should we start?

Start with the shared calendar and one recurring chore rotation, then add the lease and insurance to the document vault. Most couples find the useful part isn't the app, it's agreeing once on how things run and having somewhere to write it down. Partner sync gives the two of you a private weekly check-in as you settle in.

We're a family that needs more structure — will it actually stick?

It sticks when the structure stops depending on one person remembering. Chores rotate on their own, the today view shows everyone what's due and who's up next, and streaks plus a friendly leaderboard make contributing feel like a game rather than a nag. There's no punishment mechanic — nothing shames anyone for a missed day.

Can I use it for more than one home?

Yes. One account can belong to several hives — your own place, a parent's house, a shared flat — with a different role in each. Data never crosses between hives, so what's in one is invisible from another.

People, roles & fairness

Can everyone share one account?

No shared logins — everyone gets their own account and joins one shared hive. Roles and visibility settings decide what each person sees.

How does it keep chores fair?

Chores rotate automatically, so the same task never lands on one person every week. Everyone sees who's up next, and completions roll into a friendly leaderboard.

Privacy & safety

Can I keep some things private from the others in my hive?

Yes. Limit any list or record to chosen members, so nobody else sees the gift list, the budget, or private notes. Your journal is yours alone — even admins can't read it.

How do you protect medical and emergency info?

Emergency records sit behind a break-glass flow: opening someone else's needs a reason, is logged, notifies the owner, and expires quickly — ready in a crisis without being exposed day to day.

Devices & pricing

Does it work on iPhone, Android, and the web?

Yes — iPhone, Android, and a web app, all in sync. Everyone uses whatever device they have, and one person's update shows up for everyone.

How much does it cost?

Free to join during early access, with a free tier that stays free at launch. An optional Pro plan adds extras — and we'll never charge without telling you first.

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