Comparison

ipFob vs BloomQuest

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

Head to head
About

ipFob

Control your home security system with real-time notifications for doors, windows, and motion. Automate your environment with smart device scenes and recipes, adjusting lights, cameras, and thermostats to fit your daily routines. Securely store and access video footage from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time security notifications
  • Smart device scene automation
  • Customizable zone configurations
  • Cloud video storage and retrieval
  • IP camera compatibility
Features
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About Alula At Alula, we believe that the best security solution is provided by the professional security dealer. And we know that today’s security customer expects more than just basic security. In order to deliver the best experience for the needs of today’s modern security customer, you need to design and develop the hardware, software, and services for a complete, end-to-end professional security system for the professional security dealer. The thoughtful technology in our products are designed to keep up with a changing world. Intuitive. Reliable. Innovative. Simplifying your business while saving you money. It’s what you deserve and what people expect. And we’re only scratching the surface of possibilities. Keeping people and property safe is your business. At Alula, creating the tools and support you need to do that, is in our DNA. It’s your home, you set the rules. The Alula App gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Set rules for real-time notifications. Know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected. Technology at your pace With event based “Scenes” and “Recipes”, your smart devices can support your way of life. Adjust the entire atmosphere in your home based on your day to day routines. Lights, cameras, garage doors and thermostats can adjust to great you in the morning or when you arrive back home in the evenings. Alula Home Security Zone Configurations Alula uses zones in coordination with armed modes and zone configurations to determine how your security system responds when a sensor or detector is triggered. Customize your own zone configurations. Cloud Video Services Alula Cloud is an easy-to-use and affordable cloud video solution designed for businesses and homeowners. Now your customers can keep an eye on their home or business with the comfort of knowing their video is securely stored and can be retrieved from anywhere. - Cost Effective: Why purchase expensive hardware storage, especially if there are multiple sites that need surveillance. Easily manage all camera from one platform. - Easy to Use: Built for users who do not want to bother with complicated and expensive systems, with simple setup for dealers. - Flexible Camera Support: Alula Cloud video works with the largest number of leading IP Cameras. Select the right camera for each customer.

About

BloomQuest

Create deeply personal, interactive digital worlds for loved ones. Share memories, photos, and wishes through unique journeys with surprises and heartfelt finales. Perfect for special occasions when a simple message isn't enough.

Highlights
  • Interactive digital worlds
  • Personalized content (memories, photos)
  • Occasion-specific themes
  • Customizable text and atmosphere
  • Scheduled link opening
  • Recipient activity tracking
  • Private, unlisted sharing link
Features
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Make someone feel deeply seen. BloomQuest turns memories, meaningful details, admiration, and hopes into a private interactive gift for one special person — or one created together with friends and family. Instead of sending an ordinary card or message, create a personalized quest with stories, photos, wishes, questions, music, interactions, surprises, and a heartfelt finale. HOW BLOOMQUEST WORKS 1. Choose an occasion Start with a world for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, friendship, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, proposals, graduations, Christmas, and more. 2. Tell us about them Add their name, your relationship, shared memories, qualities you admire, photos, and the feeling you want the final message to leave behind. 3. Create alone or together Invite friends and family to add memories, messages, photos, wishes, and finale notes to one private collaborative gift. Review and arrange every contribution before publishing. 4. Shape their world Edit every word, reorder moments, choose music, add photos, organize richer galleries, choose animated flowers or no flower on story cards, and select the right atmosphere. 5. Preview and share Experience the quest exactly as the recipient will, then share one private link by text, email, messaging apps, or QR code. Recipients do not need a BloomQuest account. CREATE A COLLABORATIVE GIFT • Invite friends and family to contribute • Collect memories, messages, photos, wishes, and finale notes • Review and arrange contributions before publishing • Keep the finished gift private and intentional • Share one polished interactive quest instead of scattered messages PERSONALIZE EVERY DETAIL • Edit every word • Add photos, captions, and organized galleries • Include questions for the recipient • Add a surprise, invitation, gift, or special location • Choose music and visual atmosphere • Add animated flowers to story cards or choose none • Schedule when the world opens • Preview before publishing PRIVATE BY DESIGN Published quests use private, unlisted links and are not placed in a public gallery or made searchable inside BloomQuest. Recipients can experience a quest without creating an account. Creators can see simple activity such as whether a quest was opened, completed, or answered. A GIFT THEY CAN RETURN TO BloomQuest is for moments when a normal card, text, or gift does not feel like enough. Create something thoughtful for a partner, friend, sibling, parent, child, mentor, classmate, coworker, or anyone who deserves to feel remembered. Ideal for personalized birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, Valentine’s gifts, friendship gifts, graduation surprises, proposals, Christmas gifts, thank-you gifts, collaborative gifts, and digital memory gifts. Building, editing, and previewing are available before publishing. Publishing and certain premium features may require an in-app purchase. Improved sharing and invite links, richer photo galleries, smoother motion, and app-wide refinements make every quest more polished and reliable. Little interactive worlds for the people you love. Learn more: https://bloomquest-app.com Terms of Use: https://bloomquest-app.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://bloomquest-app.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

ipFob3 screens
BloomQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BloomQuest at 100% against ipFob's 29%. BloomQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). ipFob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (354 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BloomQuest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. ipFob asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BloomQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ipFob has 354 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of ipFob's written reviews are positive against 100% of BloomQuest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, BloomQuest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ipFob versus BloomQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteripFobBloomQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (354 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlula Holdings, LLCSHADRACK KUMI

Customer experience

ipFob

All ratings352 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative61.0%

BloomQuest

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ipFob

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch with newer iOS versions
  • Blank white screen after updates
  • Username and password authentication failures
  • Password reset not recognized
  • Keypad not displaying
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  • Double notifications being sent
  • Event history not showing zone descriptions
  • Incorrect time stamps in event logs (off by 2 hours)
  • System status showing inaccurate information
  • App freezing and hanging
  • Connection failures despite good internet
  • Push notifications not working
  • Zone bypass functionality not working correctly
  • App only works on one device at a time
  • Silent panic alarm triggering unexpectedly

Requested features

15 requests
  • Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Customizable zone names instead of numbers
  • Individual user accounts with audit trails
  • Quick arm/stay/away buttons
  • Panic button integration
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  • Larger, more readable text and interface elements
  • Audible notifications and alert sounds
  • Direct keypad access on app launch
  • HomeKit integration for Siri control
  • Auxiliary key support for Honeywell panels
  • 12-hour time format option
  • Visual feedback for key presses
  • Full-screen keyboard panel
  • Customizable background colors based on alarm state
  • Support for older iPhone models

BloomQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ipFob

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BloomQuest

Subscriptions1
  • Bloomquest Yearly Special$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bloomquest One Special World$7.99
  • Bloomquest Three Special Worlds$19.99

Questions

Is ipFob free?
ipFob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BloomQuest free?
BloomQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ipFob or BloomQuest?
BloomQuest is rated higher. ipFob averages 4.4 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while BloomQuest averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ipFob or BloomQuest have ads?
Neither ipFob nor BloomQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ipFob or BloomQuest?
ipFob ships an update every 3 weeks, and BloomQuest every 4 days. Most recently, ipFob was updated on October 22, 2026 and BloomQuest on October 19, 2026.

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