# Bloom vs Progressions

The clearest difference is price: Bloom at $7.99 against Progressions's $14.99. Bloom also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Progressions's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Bloom costs $7.99 and Progressions $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bloom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 67% of Progressions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bloom ships an update every 3 months, Progressions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Progressions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-10-worlds/id1438214016/reviews)** | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | #198 |
| Size | 70 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-10-worlds/id1438214016)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music and visual art by simply touching the screen. This app offers 10 unique 'worlds' with evolving sounds, shapes, and colors, allowing anyone to generate elaborate patterns and melodies without prior musical experience.

**Highlights:** Touch-based music creation, Generative visual art, 10 unique sound and visual worlds, Egalitarian and user-friendly interface, Infinite compositions, No musical ability required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Diverse sound library
- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative
- 💡 Innovative generative music
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too expensive
- 🎛️ Little interaction
- 🔊 Harsh sounds
- 🤷 Limited control
- 📉 Lost its vibe

**Reported bugs**

- Looping and autoplay adjustment issues
- Playback halts when app goes to background (fixed in later reviews)
- No background audio (fixed in later reviews)
- No AirPlay capability (mentioned in older reviews)
- Does not play via AirPlay (mentioned in older reviews)

**Requested features**

- Share creations with friends
- Option to evolve composition through worlds
- Google Chromecast support
- Bass world
- Record and export audio


### Progressions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Generate unique chord progressions beyond traditional scales using mathematical algorithms. Control complexity and freedom to explore new harmonic territories. Features include arpeggiators, strumming patterns, and humanization for expressive musical output.

**Highlights:** Generate unique chord progressions, Adjust complexity and freedom levels, Block Chord, Arpeggiator, and Strummer modes, Supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings, Humanize chord and note timings, Integrated ARP and STRUM pattern editor, Sync multiple instances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

Bloom costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Progressions free?

Progressions costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or Progressions?

Bloom is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Progressions averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do Bloom or Progressions have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Progressions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloom or Progressions?

Bloom ships an update every 3 months, and Progressions every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bloom was updated on September 22, 2026 and Progressions on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bloom or Progressions?

Bloom currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Progressions at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*