Help

How do I start a collection?

On the start screen, tap “New collection”. Enter a name and the currency, and optionally a goal and an end date. Whoever creates the collection is its lead.

How do I invite others?

Open the collection and tap “Invite”. The others scan the QR code with their camera or with Sommiva, or you share the link in a chat.

Every invitation has an expiry date. “Revoke invitation” makes the code and the link invalid right away.

Does everyone need an account?

No. Whoever joins only enters a display name. There is no sign-up, no e-mail and no password.

How do I enter an amount?

In the collection, tap “Record”, type the amount and tap “Record” again. A note and an area are optional. The shared total goes up right away.

I made a typo. What now?

You can correct or delete your own entries. The lead can correct all entries. Every change is kept in the log, so the total stays traceable.

What happens without internet?

You record as usual. The entries are on your phone right away and are sent as soon as there is a connection again. The app shows what is still waiting.

What are areas?

Areas are stands or groups, for example “Bar” and “Grill” or “Group North”. The lead adds them under “Edit collection”. You then see the total per stand and overall. The free version allows two areas.

Who sees how much I collected?

The lead decides: everyone sees everything, everyone sees only the total, or each person sees only their own amounts. The lead always sees everything.

What if my phone gets lost?

Appoint a second lead early: under “Members”, choose a person and make them a lead. All leads have the same rights, so the collection stays in good hands.

When does a collection end?

When the lead closes it, or automatically after 30 days without a new entry. The end date is only a reminder: latecomers can still record afterwards.

Seven days before it closes automatically, the app shows a notice. The lead can reopen a collection that closed automatically.

How long is the data kept?

Closed collections are deleted with all their entries after 24 months. The app reminds you beforehand. The lead can delete a collection earlier at any time.

How do I delete my data?

In the app under Settings › “Delete my data”. Your name becomes “Deleted member” and your notes are deleted. Your amounts stay, so the collection’s total remains correct. More in the privacy policy.

Is Sommiva a cash register?

No. Sommiva is a counting and collecting tool for clubs and groups. It processes no payments, prints no receipts and does not replace a cash register.

What does the free version include?

1 active collection as lead with up to 5 members and 2 areas, without ads and without a time limit. As a member, you can join as many collections as you like.

What does Pro offer, and what does it cost?

Pro is a one-time purchase without a subscription. You see the price for your country in the app and in the store. Only those who lead collections need Pro. Among other things, Pro unlocks unlimited collections, members and areas, statistics, and export as CSV and PDF.

I have a new phone. How do I get Pro back?

Sign in to the App Store or Google Play with the same account you used for the purchase. Then, in the app, go to Settings › “Sommiva Pro” and tap “Restore purchase”.