Comparison

Waffle vs Bloom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Waffle

This app facilitates connection and deeper understanding between partners, family, and friends through shared daily journaling. It offers prompts to encourage reflection and sharing of daily life, photos, and memories in a private, aesthetic space.

Highlights
  • Shared daily journaling
  • Daily prompts for connection
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Aesthetic journal covers
  • Private and secure entries
  • Strengthen relationships
Features
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Waffle is the #1 shared journal app for staying connected and getting to know your partner, family, friends, or anyone you care about better. By journaling together on Waffle, you and your journal members will feel seen, heard, and loved. THE BEST SHARED JOURNAL APP Waffle lets you practice self-care together with your favorite people. Journaling consistently can be hard on your own, but it's easier and more fun together, like sharing a warm, fluffy waffle. Share photos and videos to tell them about your day, record memories, and capture the little things that might otherwise be forgotten—all in one journal. STAY UPDATED LIFE UPDATES "Documenting our married life together -- the highs, lows, and little things in between" - Amber "I love when I get notifications" - Karla No matter how far apart you are or how busy your day is, Waffle lets you take intentional moments to connect. Open the Waffle app at the end of the day, unwind, and share your story. If you thought about them during the day, let them know in your journal entry! WAFFLE TIME "When my friend says "Waffle time, people!" at the end of the day, my face lights up" - Lucy "Especially helped my girlfriend to recenter at the end of the day and see the many good parts of life that are easily drowned out." - Herman WAFFLE OF THE DAY QUESTIONS "Get to know each other better even though we've been married for 20 years" - Faith "It's a form of therapy. Brought me and my sister closer than ever." - Rita Waffle of the Day questions are designed to strengthen your relationships. By answering them each day, you and your journal members will get to know each other better. It helps you understand what's on their mind and lets them know what's on yours. Waffle makes sharing easy, with no pressure, in a relaxed and non-confrontational way. AESTHETIC JOURNAL COVERS "Allowed me and my mom to connect on a deeper level" - Cecilia "Allows me to vent in a constructive way" - Isabella Your everyday tool should be pretty and aesthetically pleasing. Choose the cover that lifts your spirits the most. Waffle can help you if you are: • A long-distance couple • A military family staying connected during deployment • Looking to make therapy sessions more effective by sharing your day-to-day events and feelings with your therapist • A mother and daughter communicating better in a non-confrontational way • Reuniting and staying connected with your childhood friends • Trying to stay off social media and focus on the relationships that matter most • Strengthening your faith through a prayer journal • Reconnecting after a long marriage • An engaged couple getting ready for married life • Offering emotional support to your best friend • Making parenting or co-parenting easier • Sharing your baby photos with context • Practicing gratitude in a group • Dealing with an eating disorder • Increasing sexual intimacy in your relationship • In a long-distance relationship, struggling with time differences • Looking to improve couple therapy • Looking to connect with your children A NEW FORM OF THERAPY "It's a therapy for us" - Mariah "Extra helpful for my therapy sessions" - Isabella "Honestly this app is helping us more than our marriage counseling did" - Holly We believe that shared journaling is a new form of therapy that can restore meaningful human connections—connections that are essential to our emotional health and well-being but are rapidly disappearing in our society. With Waffle Plus, you’ll be able to: • Add photos and videos to any entry • Record and attach voice memos • Unlock unlimited premium daily question decks • Choose from our entire collection of premium covers • Export your journal as a printable PDF Say hi at support@journal.com or visit wafflejournal.com. Terms: https://www.wafflejournal.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.wafflejournal.com/privacy-policy

About

Bloom

This app offers a daily sanctuary for mothers to nurture their faith amidst the challenges of parenting. It provides devotionals, journaling prompts, guided prayer, and full Bible access to support spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Daily devotional content
  • Personalized journaling prompts
  • Guided prayer sessions
  • Full Bible access
  • Spiritual growth tracking
  • Ambient sound options
Features
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FAITH MEETS MOTHERHOOD Being a mother is beautiful, challenging, and often overwhelming. Between diaper changes, school runs, meals, and bedtime routines, finding time for your faith can feel impossible. That's why we created Bloom — your daily sanctuary for spiritual growth, designed specifically for busy moms like you. RENEW YOUR FAITH DAILY Start each morning with purpose and peace. Our carefully crafted devotionals speak directly to the joys, struggles, and sacred moments of motherhood. Each reflection takes just a few minutes but leaves a lasting impact on your day. Whether you're sipping coffee before the kids wake up or stealing a quiet moment during nap time, we meet you where you are. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR DAILY JOURNEY DAILY DEVOTIONAL CONTENT - Fresh, inspiring quote every single day - Scripture reading with biblical context - Thoughtful devotional written for mothers - Weekly themes to guide your spiritual focus - Practical wisdom you can apply immediately PERSONAL JOURNAL - Reflect on daily prompts tailored for mothers - Clean, open writing space to capture your thoughts - Look back on past entries and see your growth - A private space for honest reflection and gratitude GUIDED PRAYER TIME - Quiet your heart with peaceful ambient sounds - Choose from rain, ocean waves, or silent reflection - 1-minute guided timer to center your spirit - Create your own sacred space anywhere - No distractions — just you and God FULL BIBLE ACCESS - Complete Bible text at your fingertips - Browse all 66 books of Scripture - Easy chapter-by-chapter navigation - Bookmarks your place automatically - Study God's Word on your own schedule TRACK YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH - See your daily completion progress - Celebrate every day you show up for your faith - Archive your journey to look back on - Track your reading streak and stay consistent WHY MOTHERS LOVE THIS APP - Devotional app designed specifically for moms - Beautiful, calming design that brings peace to your day - No pressure — just encouragement and grace - Perfect for moms in any stage: pregnancy, infancy, toddlers, teens, or adult children - Flexible enough to fit your unique schedule YOUR DAILY ROUTINE 1. Open your Quote for daily inspiration 2. Read the Scripture passage selected for you 3. Reflect on the Devotional written for mothers 4. Journal your thoughts with a guided prompt 5. Spend a minute in guided Prayer 6. Check off your progress and move forward with peace FOR EVERY SEASON OF MOTHERHOOD Whether you're a new mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent juggling multiple kids, or somewhere in between — this app is for you. Our content addresses the real issues mothers face: exhaustion, comparison, identity beyond motherhood, marriage while parenting, finding joy in chaos, and seeking God in the everyday moments. START YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TODAY You don't need hours of free time or a quiet house to grow spiritually. You just need a willing heart. Take control of your spiritual journey and discover what it means to be a woman of faith and a mother who leads her family closer to God. Download Bloom now and transform your mornings with intentional time with God. YOUR DAILY MOMENT OF RENEWAL IS WAITING Start today. Grow daily. Find peace in the journey. Terms of Use: https://bloomdevotional.com/terms

Screenshots

Waffle4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bloom at 5.0 against Waffle's 4.6. Waffle's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Bloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waffle ships an update weekly, Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Waffle versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaffleBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoppy AI, Inc.Brady Heinrich

Customer experience

Waffle

All ratings10,915 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative42.9%

Bloom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Waffle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to open old journal entries
  • Issues with uploading and viewing photos/videos
  • Inability to create new journals or add collaborators

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to comment on journal entries
  • Implement a more flexible pricing structure (e.g., monthly option)
  • Allow customization of journal covers and layouts
  • Improve stability and fix reported bugs
  • Add time zone support for shared journals

Bloom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Waffle

Subscriptions10
  • Waffle Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Waffle Monthly Plus$14.991 Month
  • 1 Plus Journal7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Waffle Unlimited7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Waffle Unlimited Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Waffle Unlimited7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 Plus Journal7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plus Journals7 Days trial$129.001 Year
  • 2 Plus Journals7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plus7 Days trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bloom Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Waffle free?
Waffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Waffle or Bloom?
Bloom is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Waffle or Bloom have ads?
Neither Waffle nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waffle or Bloom?
Waffle ships an update weekly, and Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Waffle was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bloom on November 5, 2026.

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