# Bloom vs AudioShare

The clearest difference is update cadence: AudioShare at every 5 months against Bloom's every 11 months. AudioShare also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked) and ratings volume (857 vs 99). Bloom's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Bloom costs $3.99 and AudioShare $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloom against 4.7 for AudioShare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioShare has 857 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 89% of AudioShare's.

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, AudioShare every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | AudioShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586/reviews)** | [4.7 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **857** |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589) | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options/instruments
- Implement recording and export capabilities
- Add sleep timer and background playback
- Improve low-end sound quality
- Introduce MIDI support


### AudioShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioshare/id543859300)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

**Highlights:** Organize audio and recordings, Record external input, Record live output of other apps, Import/Export via Document Pickers, WiFi Drive file transfer, Convert between sound file formats, Trim and normalize audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Essential for iOS music production
- 🔍 Excellent audio file management
- 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
- 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited file browser integration
- 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- SoundCloud upload button not working
- Inability to rename files easily
- Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 conversion option
- Implement iCloud sync and sharing
- Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
- Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
- Add support for more cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

Bloom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioShare free?

AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or AudioShare?

Bloom is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while AudioShare averages 4.7 from 857 ratings.

### Do Bloom or AudioShare have ads?

Neither Bloom nor AudioShare shows ads.

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

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, and AudioShare every 5 months. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 21, 2026 and AudioShare on October 21, 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.*