getHUM vs Touch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
getHUM
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getHum is a private social space for your closest connections. No likes, no followers, no feed to scroll. Just presence—a gentle way to let someone know you're thinking of them. Your Field See the people who matter most as orbs in your personal Field. When they're thinking of you, their glow grows warmer. No notifications to interrupt—just a quiet signal when you check in. Send a Pulse Press and hold to send a Pulse. It's not a message—it's a moment. The other person feels a subtle warmth without knowing exactly when you thought of them. No pressure to respond. Mutual Connections Only HUM is built around mutual relationships. You connect by exchanging Share Keys with people you trust. There's no discovery, no suggestions, no algorithmic matching. Ephemeral by Design Echoes—quick updates you can share when you're present—fade after 24 hours. Nothing lingers unless you want it to. Your Shared Canvas with each person is a living space that evolves. Privacy-First • No engagement metrics (no likes, views, or follower counts) • No algorithmic feed • Privacy-preserving notifications ("Someone is thinking of you") • Account deletion available in Settings Safety • Report and block any user directly from their profile • Community Guidelines enforced by human moderators • All content visible only to your mutual connections
Touch
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When you're apart, the small moments matter most. Touch is a quiet way for couples to stay close, especially when you're long-distance. One tap sends your partner a signal - miss you, want a hug, sorry, or can we talk - without needing the time or energy for a full conversation. Sometimes you don't need to explain how you feel. You just need them to know. HOW IT WORKS - Tap a signal - your partner gets a gentle notification, wherever they are. - They reply with a reaction - coming to hug, I hear you, I need a little time, let's talk. - A whole feeling, sent across any distance, in a single tap. BUILT FOR LONG DISTANCE Being apart is hard enough without the pressure of always finding the right words. Touch removes that pressure - no texting, no typing, just a direct line between two people who love each other, no matter the miles. STAY CONNECTED EVERY DAY - Set your daily mood and see how your partner is feeling, even from far away. - Watch your streak grow as you reach for each other day after day. - See your days together, the signals you've shared, and your story so far. MADE FOR - Couples in long-distance relationships - Partners going through busy or stressful weeks apart - Anyone who finds it easier to show than to say - Couples who want a quiet way to stay close Distance changes a lot. It doesn't have to change how close you feel. Download Touch and stay close, no matter the distance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: getHUM at none against Touch's 4. getHUM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Touch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. getHUM asks for nothing beyond the download.
getHUM ships an update every 2 weeks, Touch monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | getHUM | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Petrino | Danyil Aharkov |
In-app purchases
getHUM
No in-app purchases
Touch
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- 3 Months$9.993 Months
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- Yearly$24.991 Year








