FAQ

Is HOW free to use?

Core planning and tracker features are available without any paid plan in this version.

How are my health stats used?

Your stats are used to generate your personal recommendations and comparisons when you explicitly opt in.

Can I disable friend comparison?

Yes. You can disable comparison sharing from your profile settings at any time.

How often should I update my profile?

A weekly update works well for most users, or whenever your weight/activity changes significantly.

Do I need Google Health/Fit connected to use HOW?

No. You can use profile, calculators, and nutrition features without sync. Health sync adds richer movement metrics.

How does percentile rank work?

When comparison sharing is enabled, your percentile rank is calculated among users with comparable shared metrics. Individual identities are not exposed.

Can I request account or data deletion?

Yes. Email help@cosmics.software from your registered account and we will process your request.