Check79 vs Thrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Check79
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Check79 is a private, local-first mental-health tracking app built around daily yes/no logging for the PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Instead of relying on memory to answer βover the last two weeks,β Check79 helps you log symptoms one day at a time and then rebuilds rolling 14-day scores and trends automatically. Use Check79 to: - Complete a quick daily check-in - Backfill past days from the calendar - Review a timeline of saved entries - See rolling PHQ-9 and GAD-7 reports - Inspect how each questionnaire item maps into the 14-day score - Add notes and support resources - Import and export your data in JSON or CSV - Check79 is designed for personal tracking, reflection, and preparing for conversations with a clinician. Your data stays on your device by default, with no account required. Check79 is not a diagnostic tool and does not provide medical advice, treatment, or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or a qualified professional.
Thrum
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Thrum is a silent, haptic focus timer for the ADHD brain. Feel time pass on your wrist β no numbers, no noise. A gentle, rhythmic pulse keeps you anchored, even when the screen is off. β’ Time-hiding focus sessions β a ring that pulses with each cue, never a clock β’ Works screen-off with reliable, gentle haptics (never a shock) β’ Interval cues that nudge you through the day β’ Transparent, one-tap cancel. No ads, ever. Thrum is a focus & time-awareness tool, not a medical or treatment device. Thrum Pro Your first 5 focus sessions are free. Pro unlocks unlimited focus sessions on iPhone and Apple Watch, custom haptic patterns, unlimited cue schedules, and focus stats. Available as a Monthly or Yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same price and period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check79 at none against Thrum's 4. Thrum's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Thrum sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Check79 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Check79 | Thrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 days |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Discher | Arif OZELCI |
In-app purchases
Check79
No in-app purchases
Thrum
- Thrum Pro β Monthly$3.991 Month
- Thrum Pro Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Thrum Pro β Yearly$29.991 Year
- Thrum Pro β Lifetime$59.99









