# Call Widget vs Ask Bloom

The clearest difference is rating: Ask Bloom at 5.0 against Call Widget's 4.3. Ask Bloom also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Call Widget's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ask Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ask Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Widget has 184 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Call Widget ships an update every 8 days, Ask Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Widget | Ask Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial-pro/id1545582448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-bloom/id6749011484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 22 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Bryan Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828459651) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial-pro/id1545582448)

Easily access and call your favorite contacts directly from your home screen with customizable widgets. Set up speed dial for loved ones with photos for quick and beautiful access. Supports various widget types including Dynamic Island and Lock Screen.

**Highlights:** Speed dial favorite contacts, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, Standby and Control Centre widgets, iOS LockScreen and Transparent widgets, Unlimited widget creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call pro. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Call pro. | $8.99 | per month |
| Call pro. | $24.99 | per year |
| Call Pro. | $39.99 | one-time |


### Ask Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-bloom/id6749011484)

This app allows you to search the web and get spoken answers using your voice. It provides live information on weather, sports, and news, and lets you set voice-activated reminders. Continue your previous searches seamlessly with its intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Voice search, Spoken answers, Live information, Voice reminders, Resume searches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloom Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bloom Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bloom Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Widget free?

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

### Is Ask Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call Widget or Ask Bloom?

Ask Bloom is rated higher. Call Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Ask Bloom averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Call Widget or Ask Bloom have ads?

Neither Call Widget nor Ask Bloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Widget or Ask Bloom?

Call Widget ships an update every 8 days, and Ask Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Call Widget was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ask Bloom on October 13, 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.*