Hum - short and sweet
This is a really nice and calming app. Makes me feel better about myself. Things aren’t always great but most of the world is like that, despite what I see on social media.
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This app provides a daily check-in by asking you to rate your life on a scale of 0 to 10. It anonymously compares your rating to global averages derived from the World Happiness Report, offering a private way to observe personal patterns without judgment or optimization goals.
✓Daily life satisfaction rating
✓Anonymous global comparison
✓Personal pattern observation
✓Private by design
✓No journaling or AI interpretation
✓World Happiness Report data
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What's New in Hum
1.5
May 5, 2026
Sparkles you can revisit. Each day's sparkles now show as their own buttons -- tap one to reveal a stat, and tap it again any time to see it again. New sparkles arrive tomorrow.
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What is Hum's primary function?
Hum's primary function is to provide a simple, daily check-in where users rate their life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10. It then anonymously compares this rating to global averages derived from the World Happiness Report.
How does Hum protect user privacy?
Hum is designed with privacy as its core architecture. It requires no accounts, has no servers, and does not track users. All check-ins stay on the user's phone, and sharing is always optional.
Does Hum use AI or offer journaling prompts?
No, Hum does not use AI to interpret moods or provide journaling prompts. It focuses solely on the user's numerical rating and its comparison to global data, aiming for simplicity and honesty.
What data is used for the global comparisons in Hum?
The country averages in Hum are derived from the World Happiness Report, which is described as the most rigorous global survey of life satisfaction conducted by economists since 2012.
Can Hum be used to track personal patterns over time?
Yes, over time, Hum quietly surfaces patterns such as which day of the week tends to be your best, your steadiest stretch, or your biggest jumps in life satisfaction. These are presented for observation, not as goals to optimize.
Is Hum considered a wellness or productivity app?
The app explicitly states it is not a wellness app, productivity tool, or therapist. Its focus is on honest self-reflection and comparison, rather than optimization or therapeutic intervention.
What devices is Hum available on?
Based on the provided data, Hum is currently supported on iPhone devices.
How often is Hum updated?
The latest version of Hum is 1.5, and it was last updated on May 5, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.