What is PAVL?
A film recommendation engine for people who realized mainstream algorithms are garbage. You answer 24 questions, I extract your psychological archetype, and hand you a deck of films you can actually tolerate. No spoon-feeding whatever your streaming service is pushing today.
What does PAVL cost?
We are in the Beta phase. Right now, this system costs you exactly zero. Eventually, I will switch to a freemium model because server infrastructure isn't paid with good intentions. Normal core usage stays free. A few Quality-of-Life features will be locked behind a paywall. I'll decide exactly what those are when the time comes. Until then: exploit the fully free phase and stop asking questions.
Which streaming services are supported?
Anything TMDB has in its database. However, this requires you to perform the cognitive task of opening the settings and selecting your region and providers. Do that, and you'll only see films you can legally watch.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start immediately. But if you want to keep your data, set up a Passkey. It takes ten seconds. If that's too much effort, don't cry to me when you lose your profile. Cross-device login works via a 6-digit code.
What are Passkeys?
The industry's answer to the fact that you use "Password123" for everything. Your device verifies you via Face ID or fingerprint. It's mathematically secure, requires no email, and guarantees no spam. A flawless system.
What happens to my data?
I store the bare minimum required to keep the logic intact: your profile, your swipes, and your watchlist. No one wants to buy your predictable data, and I don't share it. Delete your account whenever your paranoia kicks in.
What is Pair Mode?
A mathematical compromise for your social obligations. You connect with a friend, both of you swipe independently, and the system spits out the absolute minimum intersection of your tastes. It's asynchronous, so you don't even have to be online at the same time. Perfect for avoiding arguments.
How does PAVL learn my taste?
Through relentless calculus. Every swipe recalculates your vector in real-time. If you lied on the quiz to seem intellectual but keep swiping right on trash, the math will expose you. Your archetype adapts to your actual behavior, not your delusions.
Why do I get film recommendations I can't even stream?
Because you failed to configure the app. Go to settings, select your streaming providers, and the system will filter the deck. It's not magic, it's a checkbox.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. In the settings. Your watchlist survives, but your psychological baseline gets recalculated. Highly recommended if you lied to yourself the first time.
How many languages are supported?
Two. English and German. It defaults to your device's language, but you can change it in the settings. If you speak something else, you're out of luck.
Which devices does PAVL run on?
Android. iOS doesn't exist yet. Deal with it.
I found a bug / have feedback / have an idea.
support@pavl.app. The system archives everything. If it's a real bug, it gets fixed. If the error sits between the chair and the keyboard, I reserve the right to quietly terminate the communication. You'll usually know within 48 hours.
Who makes PAVL?
One person who demands absolute logical consistency and got sick of algorithms pretending to understand human nuance.