# Umi vs Bloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloom at 100% against Umi's 54%. Bloom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Umi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Umi sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Umi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Umi has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Umi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bloom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Umi ships an update every 10 days, Bloom every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Umi | Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umi-language-learning/id1628381103/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-language-learning/id6461573086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Immersely Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628381105) | [Jessica Henry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702567199) |

## What reviewers say

### Umi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umi-language-learning/id1628381103)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.

**Highlights:** Learn languages from 0 to fluency, Watch TV clips for learning, Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice, Immersion method, Learn from native speakers, 24 free lessons

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Umi Plus + Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Umi Plus - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Umi Premium - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Umi Pro - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Umi Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Umi Plus - 6 months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Plus + 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Premium - 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Plus + Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Umi Plus - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Umi Pro - 6 months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Umi Premium - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Umi Pro - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Umi Professional - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Umi - Plus | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and immersive learning experience
- 👍 Helpful for improving listening and comprehension
- 💡 Unique approach using real-world media clips
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable way to learn vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations and subtitles
- 🐛 Inconsistent clip quality and content
- 💰 Paywall limits free access to full features
- 🤔 Lack of structured learning progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- Inability to delete account or access full free version
- Inconsistent performance and playback problems

**Requested features**

- Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
- Improve spaced repetition and word review system
- Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
- Add a search function to find specific vocabulary


### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-language-learning/id6461573086)

Master new languages with engaging, research-based games that focus on grammar and vocabulary. This free application offers interactive lessons and custom stories to enhance fluency and comprehension for Spanish and French learners.

**Highlights:** Research-based language games, Vocabulary and grammar practice, Interactive lessons and stories, Progression management, Over 200 vocabulary sets, Six mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Umi free?

Umi 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, Umi or Bloom?

Umi is rated higher. Umi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Bloom averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Umi or Bloom have ads?

Umi shows ads; Bloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Umi or Bloom?

Umi ships an update every 10 days, and Bloom every 3 days. Most recently, Umi was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bloom on September 11, 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.*