# Bloom — Brian Eno & Peter Chilvers

> Generative music creation and playback app with visualizers. (iPhone/iPad app by Opal Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 618 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2008-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586/reviews.md

## What is Bloom?

Developed by ambient pioneer Brian Eno and musician / software designer Peter Chilvers, Bloom explores uncharted territory in the realm of applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Part instrument, part composition and part artwork, Bloom's innovative controls allow anyone to create elaborate patterns and unique melodies by simply tapping the screen. A generative music player takes over when Bloom is left idle, creating an infinite selection of compositions and their accompanying visualisations.

"Bloom is an endless music machine, a music box for the 21st century. You can play it, and you can watch it play itself." - Brian Eno

Features

- 12 different mood settings
- Random mood shuffle
- Adjustable delay
- Shake to clear
- Evolve when idle
- Sleep Timer

Recommended for headphones or external speakers.


“Bloom Raises the Bar for Musical iPhone Apps… if you're a fan of ambient music or music in general, you'll be wanting to get it right now” - Gizmodo

“A relaxing alternative to just about anything else you can do with an iPhone” Wired

“Hypnotic and ludicrously addictive” - Guardian

## Key features

- Create melodies by tapping
- Generative music player
- Visualizations
- 12 mood settings
- Adjustable delay
- Shake to clear

## Chart rankings

- #62 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Bloom?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Fantastic
- 🎨 Beautiful
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing
- 👨‍🎨 Creative
- 🎶 Mesmerizing
- 🤩 Magical
- 🎯 Accurate
- 🕰️ Timeless
- 🎨 Lush
- 🌌 Ambient experience
- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🧠 Inspiring
- 🌳 Calming
- 🎼 Wonderful music generator
- 🔊 Great for background audio

**Cons**

- 🔇 High frequencies prevent relaxation
- 🔇 Harsh/imbalanced sounds
- 🔇 Limited sound variety
- 🔇 Lack of recording/export function
- 🔇 Crashes on iOS 8/11
- 🔇 Drains battery quickly
- 🔇 Ads on initial screen distracting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8/11 updates
- Stops working in background
- High notes cause issues for some users

**Most requested features**

- Add more sound options/instruments
- Implement recording and export capabilities
- Add sleep timer and background playback
- Improve low-end sound quality
- Introduce MIDI support
- Expand sound manipulation options (pitch bending, sustain, etc.)
- Add visual customization (blurred edges, etc.)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 618)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lots of fun, easy to use

*2026-04-30, version 3.2*

This can be both, excellent and a waste of money, as always. It is an easy way to play ambient music for fun. It is very simple. And for this reason I love it.

### 5/5 — Selbst kreierte Klänge

*2026-03-31, version 3.2*

Ich mag die app sehr und nutze sie in großen abständen immer wieder, um selbst entspannte klänge zu produzieren, die ich dann über andere Schnittprogramme in meine Filme oder Entspannungsreisen einbaue.

### 5/5 — Nearly a decade a half and I still love this app!

*2026-01-25, version 3.2*

Never gets old!

### 5/5 — Merci

*2026-01-13, version 3.2*

Bravo

### 5/5 — Mega

*2026-01-12, version 3.2*

Ich liebe diese App! Danke. Sie macht einfach Spaß, lässt Farben und Töne eins werden. Wunderbare Entspannung.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-11-26, version 3.2*

Shows what a creative mind like Brian Eno and talented coder can achieve. Keeps the kids and I busy. Bravo!

Give it a 1/1 if I could. Ahem…

### 5/5 — Just a wonderful app

*2025-09-25, version 3.2*

I love this app.

### 3/5 — Hypnotic, but piercing high notes

*2025-08-20, version 3.2*

Revised: it’s fantastic but the high frequencies prevent me from using it for relaxation or sleep.

### 5/5 — Loving this can't believe I just found it!

*2025-07-11, version 3.2*

Such a relaxing alternative to the usual musical apps and synths. I like gnarly sounds. But also like the contrast as a producer myself. Really great. I saw someone mention the lack of record function. Unsure if I should say this. But as a workaround I have been using the iPhone Screen record function to share to Instagram stories and even convert to .WAV using a site called cloud convert. Yet to use in any production work (hope that's ok an please advise if there is any copyright issues). But have been thinking about working with a poet friend using the results. Thanks for this genius toy!

### 5/5 — 2008 purchase still going strong!

*2025-07-10, version 3.2*

Could it make 20 years? Let’s find out in 2028!

## Frequently asked questions about Bloom

### What is Bloom?

Bloom is a unique application that functions as a musical instrument, a composition tool, and a piece of digital artwork. It allows users to create intricate patterns and melodies simply by interacting with the touch screen. When left idle, it transforms into a generative music player, producing an endless stream of original compositions with accompanying visual displays.

### How do I create music with Bloom?

You can create music by tapping the screen. The app's innovative controls translate your taps into elaborate patterns and unique melodies. You can also explore different mood settings and adjust the delay to further customize your sonic creations.

### Is Bloom free to use?

Based on the provided information, Bloom is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Bloom compatible with?

The application was developed for the iPhone and iPod touch. It is recommended to use headphones or external speakers for the best listening experience.

### What are some common use cases for Bloom?

Bloom can be used for creating ambient music, exploring generative art, or as a relaxing alternative to other mobile activities. Its idle mode provides an endless music machine, making it suitable for background listening, meditation, or simply enjoying unique sonic and visual experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2023-09-19

Maintenance update with improved support for recent devices.
Runs full screen on M1 Macs.

### 3.1 — 2019-03-09

Bloom is now a Universal app and runs full screen on iPad as well as iPhone for the first time.
Updated for iPhone X upwards.
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To mark ten years since Bloom was first released, Bloom: 10 Worlds is now available from Opal Limited. Bloom: 10 Worlds is a reimagining of the original – not simply a remaster. If the original Bloom was a single, then this would be an album. The widely broadened palette of sounds and images can be experienced via 10 new ‘worlds’, each exploring a new direction for Bloom. The first world the user encounters is an echo of the original app, with circles appearing where the user taps, while the later worlds each introduce new combinations of sounds, shapes, colours and rules of behaviour.

"Few apps are truly iconic. Bloom was, and now its story lives on in this impressive and necessary follow-up."  APP OF THE WEEK REVIEW, STUFF TV

### 3.0.2 — 2017-03-03

Fixed a bug in iOS 10 that could cause playback and the Sleep Timer to accelerate when Play in Background is switched off.
Added an AirPlay button to the Settings screens.

Brian Eno : Reflection is now available from the App Store for iOS and Apple TV.

### 3.0.1 — 2015-02-03

Fixed a bug in Freestyle mode, which was causing settings to permanently stay switched off.
The Bloom icon in the bottom corner slowly fades into the background while playing.

Features from Version 3.0

Complete interface redesign for iOS 8 and all new iPhone sizes.

Slide to unlock (recommended when using the app with young children.)
"Multitasking" has been renamed to "Play in background".
Echo On / Off (Freestyle mode only.)

### 3.0 — 2015-01-30

Complete interface redesign for iOS 8 and all new iPhone sizes.

Slide to unlock (recommended when using the app with young children.)
"Multitasking" has been renamed to "Play in background".

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