A song reminds you of your old roommate.
Private social app for close friends
For the friend you miss but don’t always have energy to text.
Hum helps close friends say “thinking of you” without starting a conversation — no feeds, streaks, read receipts, or reply pressure.
For the friend you think about all the time but do not always text.
Presence without performance.
Hum starts with two people. Pick one person you miss, invite them, and send one quiet check-in.
It’s late. Your best friend is across the country. They send a small check-in, and your screen glows softly for a moment. No message to answer. Just a quiet sign they thought of you.
Start small
Hum starts with two people
Hum starts with two people.
Pick one person you miss.
Invite them to Hum.
Send a small “thinking of you.”
They feel it without needing to reply.
It does not start with strangers, a public feed, or a follower list. It starts with one person you already care about.
Send a Hum when…
You see a photo from a trip and miss your friend.
Your sibling has had a hard week, but you do not know what to say.
You want to say “I’m around” without asking “how are you?”
You care, but a full conversation feels too big today.
You want someone to feel remembered without making them respond.
Invites
What happens when you invite someone?
They get a simple invite.
They do not need to post anything.
They do not join a public network.
They are not added to a public follower list.
Once you both connect, you can send quiet check-ins, private notes, or share a tiny space.
No read receipts. No streaks. No pressure to reply.
What it feels like
You send
thinking of you
They receive
A soft signal, not a demand.
They can
Smile, ignore it, send one back, or leave a note.
Nobody sees
Read receipts, streaks, scores, follower counts, or who owes whom a reply.
In one sentence
Hum helps close friends stay connected with quiet check-ins, private notes, and tiny shared spaces — without feeds, likes, read receipts, streaks, or pressure to reply.
Hum is a private social app for close friends that helps people send low-pressure check-ins without starting a conversation.
Hum is / Hum is not
Hum is
- A private social app for close friends.
- A way to say “thinking of you” without starting a chat.
- A small space for quiet check-ins, private notes, and shared moments.
- Built around people who both choose to connect.
- Designed for low-pressure closeness.
Hum is not
- A public social network.
- A dating app.
- A group chat.
- A follower network.
- A streak system.
- A replacement for serious conversations.
- A traditional messenger.
- An end-to-end encrypted messenger.
The usual options
When the usual options feel wrong
Texting can feel like asking for a reply. Group chats can get noisy. Social feeds can turn closeness into performance. Hum gives you a smaller way to say, “I’m here.”
Texting is great for conversations. Hum is for the moment before a conversation.
Group chats are good for groups. Hum is built around one close connection at a time.
Instagram is useful for sharing broadly. Hum is for small private moments.
Snapchat can be fun and fast. Hum is slower, quieter, and does not use streak pressure.
Good for
Long-distance best friends.
Close friends who no longer text every day.
Siblings or family who want lightweight closeness.
People who avoid read receipts but still want to feel connected.
Small trusted circles that do not want another public feed.
Product proof
Pick one person you miss.
Start with a close friend, sibling, or someone far away.
Send a quiet “thinking of you.”
Small enough to send when a full text feels too big.
They feel it. No reply required.
No feeds. No likes. No streaks. No reply pressure.
Check-in: Thinking of you.
Private note: Saw this and thought of you.
Shared space: A tiny private space for two people, not a group chat or public feed.
How Hum works
Small check-ins
Send a small “thinking of you” with no message and no reply needed. In Hum, that’s called a Pulse.
Private notes
Leave a note for one person. It can be text, an image, voice, or a link, and it does not turn into a thread.
Tiny shared spaces
Share one small space with someone close. It replaces what was there before instead of becoming another chat history.
Quiet mode
Step back when you need to. Other people do not see that you’ve gone quiet.
Facts
Key facts
- Hum is available on iOS and Android.
- Hum is built for close friends and people who both choose to connect.
- Hum has no public feed.
- Hum has no likes or follower counts.
- Hum has no read receipts.
- Hum has no streaks.
- Most shared content disappears automatically.
- Hum does not sell personal data.
- Hum is designed for quiet check-ins, private notes, and tiny shared spaces.
Privacy
Privacy in plain English
No public feed. No public follower list. No likes, view counts, or read receipts. You only connect when both people say yes. Most things you share disappear on their own. Hum does not sell personal data.
Optional contact matching helps you find people you already know without storing your raw contact list.
See Privacy in plain English and the Privacy Policy for details on data collection, contact matching, retention, and deletion.
Questions
What is Hum?
Hum is a quiet app for close friends. It helps you send small signs that you’re thinking of someone without starting a whole conversation.
Is Hum a messaging app?
Not exactly. Hum is not built around chat threads. It is for small check-ins, private notes, and tiny shared spaces with people you trust.
Who is Hum for?
Hum is for close friends, family, long-distance friendships, and small trusted circles that want to stay close without another public feed.
How do I start using Hum?
Download Hum and invite one person you trust. Once you both connect, you can send a small check-in, leave a note, or share a tiny space.
Does Hum have read receipts?
No. Hum does not show read receipts.
Is Hum available on iOS and Android?
Yes. Hum is available on iOS and Android.
What makes Hum private?
Hum has no public feed, no public follower list, no likes, and no read receipts. People connect only when both choose to connect. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Invite one close friend
The win is not one install. The win is one connected pair.
I miss you but I’m bad at texting. Want to try Hum with me? https://gethum.app
Download Hum and invite one close friend.
Start with someone you trust. Send a small sign that you’re around.