# SpaceFields vs The Hum FM

The clearest difference is price: The Hum FM at Free against SpaceFields's $10.99. The Hum FM also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SpaceFields's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

The Hum FM is free to download; SpaceFields costs $10.99 up front. The Hum FM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SpaceFields asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Hum FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpaceFields has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpaceFields ships an update every 2 months, The Hum FM daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpaceFields | The Hum FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacefields/id1596872812/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hum-fm/id6785284695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 132 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) | [QUINTILIAN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881696799) |

## What reviewers say

### SpaceFields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacefields/id1596872812)

Create evolving rhythmic soundscapes from any audio source. This app uses a loop-based system with dual loops, pitch shifting, and effects to generate ambient textures and rhythmic structures. Experiment with complex sound design using intuitive controls and randomization.

**Highlights:** Loop-based sound mangling, Dual loop recorder, Pitch shifting and effects, Convolution reverb with deep spaces, Rhythmic structure generation, Automation generators with randomization, Live and sample processing modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Hum FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hum-fm/id6785284695)

Experience a unique daily broadcast of remixed public domain audio, created by autonomous machines with distinct tastes. Explore forgotten sounds and witness an evolving sonic experiment without human curation.

**Highlights:** Daily unique broadcasts, Remixed public domain audio, Machine-curated content, Full archive access with membership, Playlist creation, Members-only livestream

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Founders | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpaceFields free?

SpaceFields costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Hum FM free?

The Hum FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpaceFields or The Hum FM?

The Hum FM is rated higher. SpaceFields averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while The Hum FM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpaceFields or The Hum FM have ads?

Neither SpaceFields nor The Hum FM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpaceFields or The Hum FM?

SpaceFields ships an update every 2 months, and The Hum FM daily. Most recently, SpaceFields was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Hum FM on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*