bloomWatch vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bloomWatch
This app allows users to document and track the occurrence of freshwater algae blooms. Your submissions help scientists and public health officials monitor water quality and manage resources for recreation and potable water.
- Document algae bloom occurrences
- Track bloom location and frequency
- Contribute to water quality monitoring
- Support scientific research
- Report potentially harmful blooms
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Blooms are visibly abundant proliferations of freshwater algae and have the potential to cause risks to human and animal health. Their occurrence is presently not well documented. bloomWatch is an App that has been developed to track and document the occurrence of these potentially harmful algal blooms. Your input using this App will provide documentation as to the location and frequency of potentially harmful bloom events, helping scientists, water quality managers, and public health officials effectively track and manage the water resources that the public depends on for potable water and recreation.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MN on a Stick at 99% against bloomWatch's 0%. MN on a Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MN on a Stick has 341 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of bloomWatch's written reviews are positive against 99% of MN on a Stick's.
bloomWatch ships an update every 4 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bloomWatch | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (341 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 341 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
bloomWatch
MN on a Stick
Bugs and requests
bloomWatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
bloomWatch
No in-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is bloomWatch free?
Is MN on a Stick free?
Which has better reviews, bloomWatch or MN on a Stick?
Do bloomWatch or MN on a Stick have ads?
Which is updated more often, bloomWatch or MN on a Stick?
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