Comparison

Brill vs Bloo

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

Head to head
About

Brill

Learn languages effortlessly with a minimalist widget that displays new words on your home screen throughout the day. This app focuses on natural vocabulary absorption without reminders or pressure, fitting seamlessly into your daily routine.

Highlights
  • Learn without opening an app
  • One word at a time display
  • Minimalist home screen widget
  • Supports 28 languages
  • Customizable Pro features
  • Light, dark, and clear styles
Features
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You don’t need more study time. You need better exposure. Brill helps you learn languages at a glance. New words appear directly on your Home screen, so learning happens naturally as you go about your day — no streaks, no reminders, no friction. Add a beautifully minimal widget and start absorbing vocabulary without thinking about it. WHY BRILL WORKS • Learn without opening an app • One word at a time, shown throughout your day • Designed to build real habits, not guilt SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Choose from 28 languages and explore essential, high-frequency vocabulary — perfect for beginners and casual learners. Available in: Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Hokkien), Russian, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Greek, Ukrainian, Romanian, Hungarian, Danish, Filipino, Malay, Hebrew, Mongolian, & Bulgarian DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR SCREEN • Clean, distraction-free widget • Light, dark, and clear styles • Home Screen and Lock Screen support GO PRO TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEARNING • Add your own words • Filter vocabulary by topic • Blur translations to strengthen memory • Control how often words refresh • Unlock Lock Screen widgets No accounts. No streaks. No pressure. Just language learning that fits into your life. Your next language starts with one glance. Our full Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are available on our website. They clearly outline the data Brill collects, how we use it, and how users can manage their information. Privacy Policy: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.brillapp.com/legal/terms-and-conditions

About

Bloo

Learn new vocabulary passively throughout the day with home screen widgets. Build streaks, earn XP, and unlock achievements as you progress. Supports over 30 languages and offers personalized learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Passive vocabulary learning on home screen
  • Daily streaks and XP for motivation
  • Supports over 30 languages
  • Personalized word selection
  • Flexible widget sizes and styles
  • Lock screen widget for constant visibility
Features
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Learn a new language from your home screen — no guilt, no 20-minute lessons. Bloo delivers fresh vocabulary to your home screen widget so you absorb new words passively, all day long. Build a streak. Earn XP. Get fluent one glance at a time. --------------------------------- PASSIVE VOCABULARY LEARNING --------------------------------- • Words appear right on your home screen — learn without ever opening the app • Lock screen widget keeps vocabulary visible 24/7 • Auto-refreshes so you always see something new • Just glance, absorb, and go about your day --------------------------------- BUILD STREAKS & EARN XP --------------------------------- • Daily streaks keep you consistent without pressure • Earn XP with every word you mark as learned • Unlock achievements as you progress • Level up your vocabulary one word at a time --------------------------------- 30+ LANGUAGES --------------------------------- Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi and more. --------------------------------- PERSONALIZED TO YOU --------------------------------- • Words matched to your interests and daily life • Adjustable proficiency — from complete beginner to advanced • Custom daily word count — learn 5 or 50 words a day --------------------------------- FLEXIBLE WIDGETS --------------------------------- • Small, medium, and large home screen widgets • Lock screen widget for quick glances • Dark mode and light mode support • Multiple widget styles to match your home screen --------------------------------- VOCABULARY-FIRST LEARNING --------------------------------- Research shows that knowing 2,000 words covers 95% of daily conversation. Stop worrying about grammar — start building your word bank. No account required. No daily streaks you feel guilty missing. Just words, right where you already look. Learn Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian — one word at a time, right on your home screen. Download Bloo. Start your streak today. Download Bloo and turn screen time into learn time. FULL ACCESS REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION Bloo offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all languages, words, and widget styles. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getbloo.app/privacy Contact: team@getbloo.app Questions or feedback? Email us at team@getbloo.app

Screenshots

Brill4 screens
Bloo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bloo at 5.0 against Brill's 4.0. Brill's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Brill sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bloo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brill has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Brill's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bloo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brill ships an update weekly, Bloo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brill versus Bloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrillBloo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAddison SchultzAPPIKO LTD

Customer experience

Brill

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bloo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Brill

Subscriptions4
  • Brill Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Brill Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Brill Pro Annually$9.991 Year
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  • Brill Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
9 purchases

Bloo

Subscriptions9
  • Bloo Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Bloo Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Bloo Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Bloo Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Bloo Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Bloo Annual$29.991 Year
  • Bloo Annual$39.991 Year
  • Bloo Annual$49.991 Year
  • Bloo Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Brill free?
Brill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloo free?
Bloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brill or Bloo?
Bloo is rated higher. Brill averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Bloo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brill or Bloo have ads?
Neither Brill nor Bloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brill or Bloo?
Brill ships an update weekly, and Bloo every 10 days. Most recently, Brill was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bloo on October 21, 2026.

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