# BLOOMIN8 — Discover your inner creativity

> Smart e-ink frame companion app for displaying photos, art, and widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Arpobot Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomin8/id6737453755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arpobot Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761770026)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2024-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomin8/id6737453755/reviews.md

## What is BLOOMIN8?

Meet BLOOMIN8 E-ink Canvas — the world's first smart colour e-ink frame.

This is the companion app for your Canvas. It's how you get photos from your phone to your wall, without printing, without waiting.

What you can do:

Display What You Love
Upload your own photos, browse 10,000+ public domain classics, discover pieces from our collaborated artists, or create something new with AI. Edit and crop right in the app before sending. Your wall, your choice.

Schedules & Playlists
Set up time-based scenes — calendar in the morning, family photos by evening. Or create playlists that rotate your favourites throughout the day. Schedule birthday surprises weeks ahead; they'll appear right on time.

Manage Users & Devices
One phone can control multiple frames around the house. Or invite family members so everyone can send photos to the same frame. Grandma gets pictures of the kids without needing to figure out anything.

Rich Widgets
Calendar, weather, to-dos, reminders, smart home status — all at a glance. Your frame becomes a gentle dashboard when you need it, then fades back to photos when you don't.

Google Photos & iCloud Integration
Connect your existing photo libraries and access your albums directly from the app.

Future-Proof & Secure
Your Canvas works even without us. We offer a desktop app, Home Assistant integration, and RESTful APIs — so your device keeps running no matter what. It's the peace of mind that comes with truly owning your hardware.

Privacy policy: https://www.bloomin8.com/legal/privacy
Terms of use: https://www.bloomin8.com/legal/terms


Download BLOOMIN8. A gentle canvas where all your stories live.

## Key features

- Upload and edit personal photos
- Browse public domain art and artist collaborations
- AI image generation
- Customizable schedules and playlists
- Multi-user and multi-device management
- Integrates with Google Photos and iCloud
- Display widgets like calendar and weather

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BLOOMIN8 Premium | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomin8/id6737453755/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Share to app broken

*2026-06-20*

Sharing an image to the app used to allow you to immediately load that image to the frame.
This no longer works - you have to find the image you want in your camera roll, and can no longer directly agree images from other apps like Google Photos or Lightroom. 

I’d prefer to email support over writing a bad review, but couldn’t find an actual email or contact form in the maze of FAQs and guides.

### 1/5 — Photo upload kept failing in the app

*2026-01-20*

The photo upload functionality needs significant improvement. 

First of all, I tried to upload 70 photos, after quite a while of wait until it reaches 70/70 uploaded, it gives me an error of maximum 50 photos per batch allowed. 

Then I spent quite some time selecting 50, nothing happened and it just told me upload failed.

This is a really frustrating experience. I’m considering returning the frame.

**Developer response:** We’re really sorry for the frustrating experience. We’ve now removed the upload limits and improved the speed and overall performance.
As a relatively new product, we know there’s still a lot we can improve — and we’ll keep working on making the experience better.

### 1/5 — Do not get the E-Ink

*2026-01-19*

The e-ink version does not display photos well and is called an “art display” for a very deceptive reason. I got the e-ink on Indigogo and updated it twice and it no longer updates. A waste of money.

### 5/5 — Near perfect

*2025-12-31*

App and canvas work great. Fast connectivity. Would love to see an option for scheduling a daily photo update from an iCloud album

**Developer response:** Thanks for the support! We’re working on this feature now — stay tuned.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work with HASS

*2025-12-21*

Integration will not work in home assistant

**Developer response:** Hi, this is the Home Assistant integration guide — you can refer to it here: https://github.com/ARPOBOT-BLOOMIN8/eink_canvas_home_assistant_component?tab=readme-ov-file. We’re also in the process of submitting this integration to HACS. 

You’re very welcome to join our Discord as well (https://discord.com/invite/nQeshXu4kX), where many developers are actively discussing their Home Assistant setups in a dedicated channel. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at support@bloomin8.com

## Frequently asked questions about BLOOMIN8

### What is BLOOMIN8?

BLOOMIN8 is the companion app for the world's first smart color e-ink frame. It allows you to display your photos, browse art, and integrate widgets onto the frame.

### Does BLOOMIN8 have ads?

Yes, BLOOMIN8 contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, ads are part of its monetization model.

### What devices does BLOOMIN8 support?

BLOOMIN8 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to work with the BLOOMIN8 E-ink Canvas hardware.

### How often is BLOOMIN8 updated?

The latest version of BLOOMIN8 is 1.3.4, released on March 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Can I use my existing photo libraries with BLOOMIN8?

Yes, BLOOMIN8 offers integration with Google Photos and iCloud, allowing you to access and display photos directly from your existing libraries.

### What are the subscription options for BLOOMIN8?

BLOOMIN8 offers a Premium subscription for $9.99 per month, which includes a 1-month free trial. This subscription likely unlocks additional features or content.

### Is BLOOMIN8 suitable for children?

BLOOMIN8 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app's content and functionality are designed to be accessible for a younger audience.

### What kind of content can I display on my BLOOMIN8 frame?

You can display your own uploaded photos, browse over 10,000 public domain classic artworks, discover pieces from collaborated artists, or create new images using AI.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.9 — 2026-07-20

Added support for more device models.
Fixed bugs and improved stability.

### 1.3.8 — 2026-06-26

- Added Canvas Diagnostics tool
- Improved the device activation flow
- Various stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.3.7 — 2026-05-26

- Collections: Browse curated playlists in Discover.
- Note Widget: Pin a custom note to your device.
- AI Creation: Control AI creation through simple conversations.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.3.6 — 2026-04-24

- New Widgets: Art Discovery, Countdown, Oil & Gold prices, AI Composer and more
- Other bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3.5 — 2026-04-09

- Multilingual support.
- OpenClaw integration.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.

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