Som. vs Slow Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Som.
This guided audio program offers a ten-minute reset to improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance focus. It uses science-backed techniques rooted in Non-Sleep Deep Rest, making it accessible even for those new to mindfulness practices.
- Guided audio sessions
- Science-backed techniques (NSDR)
- Improved sleep and stress reduction
- Enhanced focus and mental clarity
- Adaptive practice sessions
- Structured progression
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Som is a simple, guided audio reset that helps you sleep better, reduce stress, recover faster, and show up with more focus and clarity — in just ten minutes. No learning curve. No prior experience required. Just lie down, press play, and follow along. Som is built for real life: between meetings, before bed, or whenever you need a reset. >> Benefits first. Insight optional. Most meditation apps focus on insight or awareness and hope benefits follow. Som flips that model. It's designed to deliver immediate, tangible benefits first — using practical, science-backed techniques rooted in NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest). If deeper insight or awareness emerges over time, great. If not, that’s fine too! It works even if you’ve never meditated — and especially if you don’t want to. >> What Som supports • Better sleep and easier wind-down • Reduced stress and anxiety • Clearer focus and mental stamina • Faster recovery between demanding days • A calmer, more resilient baseline >> Why Som? • Guided, spoken sessions — no silence, no guesswork • Frictionless by design — no techniques to master • Adaptive practice — sessions adjust to your time and level • Structured progression — an 18-session foundation plus ongoing practice • Evidence-based — practical, science-backed methods, no fluff Nothing to join. Nothing to adopt. Use it. Keep what works. >> Free to start Som is free to download and get started. Optional premium features are available via subscription. Ten minutes is enough!
Slow Bloom
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Slow Bloom Grow time gently. Tap to gather light. Nurture flora. Watch your garden evolve through seasons of consciousness. Slow Bloom is a meditative idle experience where patience becomes beauty. No timers. No pressure. Just the gentle accumulation of light and the gradual transformation of your personal garden. - Tap to gather light - Grow six unique flora: Moss, Fern, Vine, Bush, Willow, and cosmic Starbloom - Watch your garden evolve from dawn to transcendence - Gentle ambient soundscapes that breathe with your garden - Haptic feedback tuned for meditation What we don't include: - No ads. Ever. - No notifications demanding your return - No timers or energy systems - No social pressure or leaderboards - No dark patterns This is not a game to win. It's a garden to tend. Eternal Bloom ($4.99) unlocks Starbloom flora, cosmic visual themes, and iCloud sync for gardeners who wish to support continued development. "Peace over pressure."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Bloom at none against Som.'s 2. Som.'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Som. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Slow Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Som. | Slow Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fountainhead LLC | Agam Brahma |
In-app purchases
Som.
- Monthly subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription14 Days trial$43.991 Year
Slow Bloom
No in-app purchases









