# GloomsteR vs Bzhmera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bzhmera at none against GloomsteR's 1. GloomsteR's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (858 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GloomsteR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bzhmera asks for nothing beyond the download.

GloomsteR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GloomsteR has 858 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of GloomsteR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bzhmera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GloomsteR | Bzhmera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloomster/id1441799016/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzhmera/id6504832785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **858** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 180 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vadym Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137593885) | [MODE DEVELOPERS COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552924672) |

## What reviewers say

### GloomsteR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloomster/id1441799016)

Enhance your Gloomhaven board game sessions with this comprehensive assistant. Manage spoilers, track scenario progress, and access interactive maps and scenario details. Save notes, treasures, and ratings for a richer gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Flexible spoiler control, Interactive scenario viewer, Interactive map with progress tracking, Scenario progress tracking, Save notes, treasures, and ratings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adaptive Monsters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent scenario tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Spoiler-free experience
- 💡 Supports solo and community campaigns
- 🚀 Streamlines gameplay and setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💡 Lacks support for Forgotten Circles expansion
- 💡 Difficulty changing party size
- 💡 Inability to mark unavailable scenarios

**Reported bugs**

- Scenario completion not updating properly
- Blurring issues with adaptive monsters feature
- Scenario labels not visible with empty room overlay

**Requested features**

- Party achievement tracking
- Ability to see contents of treasure chests
- Option to hide unrevealed map tiles completely
- Scenario completion status indicators
- Milestone notifications


### Bzhmera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzhmera/id6504832785)

This application helps you keep track of scores for Domino and Rummikub (Okey) games. It allows you to easily count and save game results, ensuring you never lose track of your progress.

**Highlights:** Score counting, Game result saving, Domino game support, Rummikub (Okey) game support, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GloomsteR free?

GloomsteR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bzhmera free?

Bzhmera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GloomsteR or Bzhmera?

GloomsteR is rated higher. GloomsteR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while Bzhmera averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do GloomsteR or Bzhmera have ads?

Neither GloomsteR nor Bzhmera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GloomsteR or Bzhmera?

GloomsteR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bzhmera every 3 weeks. Most recently, GloomsteR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bzhmera on October 24, 2026.

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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.*