Fireside Project vs Mindbloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fireside Project
This app provides immediate, free support for individuals experiencing psychedelic trips or seeking to discuss past experiences. Connect instantly via call or text to trained volunteers. Established in 2021, it has assisted over 28,000 users.
- Free Psychedelic Hotline
- Instant Call/Text Connection
- Support for Current Trips
- Discussion of Past Trips
- Trained Volunteers
- Established Support Network
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Connect to our free Psychedelic Hotline with the push of a button. Just open the app, press “Call” or “Text” and you’ll immediately be connected to one of our volunteers. Tripping now? We’re here for you. Want to discuss a past trip? We’ve got you. Established in 2021, we have supported over 28,000 callers and texters.
Mindbloom
This app offers clinician-prescribed, guided psychedelic experiences at home to help combat anxiety and depression. Science-backed programs are designed by leading psychiatrists and facilitated by expert guides, with multiple sessions and support included.
- Clinician-prescribed psychedelic experiences
- Guided therapy sessions
- At-home care kit
- Psychiatric clinician consults
- Group integration sessions
- Unlimited messaging
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Meds, talk therapy, or self-care not quite getting you there? Achieve your breakthrough with clinician-prescribed, guided psychedelic experiences to help combat anxiety or depression. Our science-backed programs are designed by leading psychiatrists and facilitated by caring, expert guides. Ready to join thousands of others who’ve improved their lives with Mindbloom? Go to mindbloom.com to take our brief assessment and begin your healing journey today! INCLUDED IN OUR INITIAL PROGRAM, THE BASICS - 6 At-home Ketamine Treatments - 1 Bloombox (Premium At-home Care Kit) - 2 Psychiatric Clinician Consults - 3 Guide Sessions (1 Prep / 2 Integration) - Unlimited Group Integration Sessions - Unlimited Messaging HOW MINDBLOOM WORKS - Take our brief assessment to see if you’re a fit - Book your video consult with a Mindbloom clinician - Meet with your Mindbloom Guide to set your intentions - Relax and enjoy your healing journey in the comfort of your home - Meet with your Mindbloom guide to integrate your experience - Continue building on your progress IS MINDBLOOM EFFECTIVE? Yes! Over 90% of clients report improvement in depressive symptoms and over 92% of clients report improvement in anxiety symptoms after two sessions.* *Clients with moderate to severe depression or anxiety who report improvement in symptoms after two sessions (1+ points on PHQ-9) See important safety information at: https://www.mindbloom.com/safety-information CONNECT WITH US! We’re always happy to connect and receive feedback. Email us: support@mindbloom.com Check out our website: mindbloom.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/mymindbloom Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mymindbloom Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mymindbloom/
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Verdict
Fireside Project and Mindbloom both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Fireside Project's written reviews are positive against 60% of Mindbloom's. Fireside Project also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Mindbloom's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 47). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fireside Project holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindbloom has 1.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fireside Project's written reviews are positive against 60% of Mindbloom's.
Fireside Project ships an update every 8 months, Mindbloom weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fireside Project | Mindbloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 59.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fireside Project, Inc. | Mindbloom Apps |
Customer experience
Fireside Project
Mindbloom
Bugs and requests
Fireside Project
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mindbloom
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during sessions
- Incorrect session tracking and completion
- Unreliable app performance and stability
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back full audio library access
- Improve journaling and progress tracking features
- Provide more options for in-app customization
- Enhance integration with external mental health tools
In-app purchases
Fireside Project
No in-app purchases
Mindbloom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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