Frequently asked questions
How do I unlock new places, toques and partners?
Playing jogos earns axé, shown at the end of every round. Each place in the Roda opens once you've earned enough axé overall. Angola and São Bento Grande are open from the start; Benguela and Iúna open as you keep playing — Iúna specifically opens after you've played a few jogos bonitos (a round that holds the rhythm, answers every attack and lands a clean opening).
The timing feels off — can I fix it?
Yes. Open Settings and look for the timing offset control. Nudge it a little in either direction until your taps and swipes line up with what you hear, then it's remembered from then on.
Does Toque de Gunga need the internet?
No. The whole game, including the music, works fully offline. There's no account to sign into and nothing to download after the initial install.
Will my progress carry over if I get a new phone?
Your progress is stored locally on your device and included in your normal device/iCloud backup, the same as any other app's local data. Restoring your phone from that backup will bring your Caderno, unlocks and settings back with it.
I turned on the evening reminder but never got a notification.
Check that notifications for Toque de Gunga are allowed in the iOS Settings app, under Notifications. The app only schedules a local reminder after you switch the setting on and grant permission.
How do I report a bug or suggest a toque, partner or song?
Use the form below — it goes straight to the people who built the app.