Nongkee - Fun Chat Topic Cards

The Custom Question Workflow

Opening the app presents a deck of themed cards. Swipe or tap to reveal a question. The custom questions feature sits right next to the pre‑made decks. A user can type their own question, save it, and the app stores it locally on the device. That saved question then appears alongside the built‑in topics. When playing with friends, the custom card can be drawn just like any other. The workflow is direct: write, save, draw, answer. No account creation. No cloud sync. The question lives only on that phone.

The practical effect is immediate. A group that has exhausted the standard topics can inject their own inside jokes or personal queries. The app does not force a separation between user‑generated and pre‑made content. They blend in the same draw pile. This removes the friction of switching between different apps or physical card decks. One phone holds both the official topics and the group's own contributions. The custom card behaves identically to the official ones—same swipe gesture, same full‑screen display, same answer‑then‑next flow.

Comparing the Question Engine to TableTopics

TableTopics offers physical card decks with curated questions. Each deck targets a specific theme—family, couples, friends. The questions are fixed. Once you have played through a deck, repetition sets in. Nongkee takes a different approach. The digital format allows the custom question feature to override that limitation. Where TableTopics requires buying a new physical deck for fresh content, Nongkee lets the user generate fresh content at zero cost. The trade‑off is obvious: TableTopics has professional copywriting and tested question quality. Nongkee's user‑generated questions vary wildly in quality.

The comparison extends to portability. TableTopics decks are physical objects that take up space and can be lost. Nongkee lives on a phone that is already in the user's pocket. The digital deck never wears out. It never gets coffee stains. But it also lacks the tactile experience of flipping a physical card. The app compensates with animation and sound effects that physical cards cannot provide. The custom question feature is the decisive differentiator—it turns a static product into a dynamic one that evolves with each use.

What the Changelog Actually Changed

The most recent update introduced the custom questions functionality. Prior to version 2.0.16, the app only offered pre‑made topic cards. Users had no way to add their own content. The changelog entry states that users can now write their own questions, save them, and play them with friends just like the other Nongkee cards. The questions can be edited or deleted at any time. They are stored on the user's phone, not on any server. This means the feature works offline. It also means the questions are not backed up. If the user uninstalls the app, the custom questions disappear.

The changelog does not mention any bug fixes or performance improvements. It focuses entirely on the new feature. This suggests the developer prioritized functionality over optimization in this release. The update also does not address the absence of user reviews or the Medium Maturity rating. The app remains free with ads. The custom question storage is local, which raises a practical consideration: the user must remember to export or screenshot important questions before uninstalling. The app provides no export function. The changelog is silent on that point.

One detail from the changelog stands out: the questions are stored "di HP kamu" (on your phone). This is a deliberate design choice. It keeps the app lightweight and avoids privacy concerns around cloud storage. But it also limits the feature's utility for groups that rotate devices. If four friends use one phone to play, the custom questions belong to that phone's owner. The next session on a different phone starts from zero. The changelog does not address multi‑device syncing.

An Unusual Use Case from the Research Data

The app's description mentions "hangout moments" and "parties." The custom questions feature opens a niche scenario: language practice. A group of Indonesian learners can write questions in English or Indonesian and use the card format to practice speaking. The app does not track scores or provide feedback. It simply presents the question. The group answers verbally. This turns the app into a low‑stakes speaking exercise. The teacher or learner writes the questions beforehand. The app becomes a delivery mechanism for prompts.

Another niche use case involves team‑building exercises. A manager can prepare questions about company values or project learnings. The team draws cards and discusses each topic. The app removes the need for printed handouts. It also adds an element of randomness that keeps the session engaging. The custom questions can be tailored to the specific team's culture. The pre‑made decks serve as icebreakers. The custom cards handle the deeper content. The app does not advertise these use cases, but the feature set supports them directly.