# Happy Things vs Bloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloom at 85% against Happy Things's 35%. Bloom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Happy Things's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Things sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloom holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom has 2K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Happy Things's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bloom's.

Happy Things ships an update every 3 weeks, Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Things | Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-things/id1542818887/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-wellness-buddy/id6445990495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Things, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542818889) | [Krobe.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/491157713) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-things/id1542818887)

Cultivate happiness with daily, science-backed activities designed to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance sleep. This app offers over 100 bite-sized practices to make happiness a habit, with progress tracking and reminders.

**Highlights:** 100+ science-backed happiness activities, Short, easy-to-follow daily practices, Daily activity reminders, Progress tracking with weekly check-ins, Holistic approach to wellbeing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Special Offer (OLD) | $59.99 | per year |


### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-wellness-buddy/id6445990495)

This app helps you improve your exercise, nutrition, and mental health with a personalized wellness plan. Complete daily goals to care for your virtual companion and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Personalized wellness plan, Daily goal discovery, Virtual pet care, Workout challenges, Nutrition tips, Mindfulness exercises, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with daily goals and motivation
- 🌟 Simple and easy to use
- 💫 Improves mental and physical health
- 🎉 Fun and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing UI and lack of tutorial
- 🔓 Unclear progression system (coins, energy, etc.)
- 🚫 Limited customization options
- 🧠 Some tasks may not be suitable for all users

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing free items and backgrounds
- Inability to reshuffle tasks after a certain point

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the app and the companion character
- Expanded task library with more variety
- Ability to track and verify task completion
- Integration with fitness trackers or other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Things free?

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

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happy Things or Bloom?

Bloom is rated higher. Happy Things averages 4.3 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Bloom averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Happy Things or Bloom have ads?

Neither Happy Things nor Bloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Things or Bloom?

Happy Things ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Happy Things was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bloom on October 27, 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.*