Comparison

Bloom vs miRack

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

Head to head
About

Bloom

Create unique melodies and elaborate patterns by simply tapping the screen. This generative music player offers an infinite selection of compositions and accompanying visualizations, even when left idle. It's a musical instrument, composition, and artwork all in one.

Highlights
  • Create melodies by tapping
  • Generative music player
  • Visualizations
  • 12 mood settings
  • Adjustable delay
  • Shake to clear
Features
Currently charting
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Developed by ambient pioneer Brian Eno and musician / software designer Peter Chilvers, Bloom explores uncharted territory in the realm of applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Part instrument, part composition and part artwork, Bloom's innovative controls allow anyone to create elaborate patterns and unique melodies by simply tapping the screen. A generative music player takes over when Bloom is left idle, creating an infinite selection of compositions and their accompanying visualisations. "Bloom is an endless music machine, a music box for the 21st century. You can play it, and you can watch it play itself." - Brian Eno Features - 12 different mood settings - Random mood shuffle - Adjustable delay - Shake to clear - Evolve when idle - Sleep Timer Recommended for headphones or external speakers. “Bloom Raises the Bar for Musical iPhone Apps… if you're a fan of ambient music or music in general, you'll be wanting to get it right now” - Gizmodo “A relaxing alternative to just about anything else you can do with an iPhone” Wired “Hypnotic and ludicrously addictive” - Guardian

About

miRack

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
  • Over 800 third-party modules
  • AUv3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-channel audio input/output
  • MIDI input/output with clock sync
  • Ableton Link support
  • iCloud patch syncing
Features
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
miRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bloom at $3.99 against miRack's $14.99. Bloom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). miRack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (674 vs 99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bloom costs $3.99 and miRack $14.99 up front. miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloom against 4.8 for miRack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: miRack has 674 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 86% of miRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, miRack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bloom versus miRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloommiRack
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.8 (99 ratings)4.8 (674 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99674 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal LimitedMIFKI PTY LTD

Customer experience

Bloom

All ratings99 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews618 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.5%

miRack

All ratings674 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.9%

User reviews

Bloom

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Fantastic
  • 🎨 Beautiful
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing
  • 👨‍🎨 Creative
  • 🎶 Mesmerizing

Room to improve

  • 🔇 High frequencies prevent relaxation
  • 🔇 Harsh/imbalanced sounds
  • 🔇 Limited sound variety
  • 🔇 Lack of recording/export function
  • 🔇 Crashes on iOS 8/11

miRack

From 674 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful modular synth capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive touch-based interface
  • 🎨 Vast selection of modules
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with external controllers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 📚 Lack of built-in documentation and tutorials
  • 🔀 Difficulty navigating and managing patches
  • 🔇 Missing audio recording and export features

Bugs and requests

Bloom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8/11 updates
  • Stops working in background
  • High notes cause issues for some users

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more sound options/instruments
  • Implement recording and export capabilities
  • Add sleep timer and background playback
  • Improve low-end sound quality
  • Introduce MIDI support
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  • Expand sound manipulation options (pitch bending, sustain, etc.)
  • Add visual customization (blurred edges, etc.)

miRack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
  • Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues with older iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add polyphonic support
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
  • Provide more comprehensive module library
  • Add preset management and sharing options

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

miRack

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
  • Controller Module$4.99

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is miRack free?
miRack costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloom or miRack?
Bloom and miRack are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 99 and 674 ratings respectively.
Do Bloom or miRack have ads?
Neither Bloom nor miRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or miRack?
Bloom ships an update every 11 months, and miRack weekly. Most recently, Bloom was updated on September 24, 2026 and miRack on September 25, 2026.

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