# Tolan vs Bloom Autism Support

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloom Autism Support at 100% against Tolan's 52%. Bloom Autism Support also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Tolan's advantage is ratings volume (187K vs 4) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tolan sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bloom Autism Support sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bloom Autism Support holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tolan has 187K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Tolan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bloom Autism Support's.

Tolan ships an update every 3 days, Bloom Autism Support every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tolan | Bloom Autism Support |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tolan-your-friendly-guide/id6477549878/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-autism-support/id6761259907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 803 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Portola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699077338) | [Silvio DiCristo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888452655) |

## What reviewers say

### Tolan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tolan-your-friendly-guide/id6477549878)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #42 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Engage in open conversations about your interests, feelings, and thoughts with friendly virtual companions. Share photos to collaboratively design a unique planet. Find a supportive presence for any topic you wish to discuss.

**Highlights:** Conversational AI companions, Discuss interests and feelings, Share photos, Collaborative planet design, Supportive virtual friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tolan Explorer Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Explorer Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Club Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Club Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $6.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Lite Membership (Old) | $9.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Tolan Lite Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Tolan Lite Membership (Old) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Tolan Membership (Old) | $49.99 | per year |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $69.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club (12 Months) | $134.99 | per year |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Relay Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Engaging conversations
- 🎨 Creative image generation
- 🤖 Smart and responsive AI
- 🤗 Feeling of companionship
- 🧠 Thought-provoking questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full access
- ⏱️ Rapid energy depletion
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤖 Repetitive responses
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/visual glitches
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent energy/currency tracking
- Difficulty accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to change Tolan's name and appearance
- Offline mode to earn energy/currency
- Group chat with multiple Tolans
- More interactive games and activities
- Longer conversation sessions


### Bloom Autism Support

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-autism-support/id6761259907)

An AI-powered companion offers guidance for autism and special needs families, covering meltdowns, IEPs, sleep, and behavior. It provides resources, tracking tools, and a supportive community.

**Highlights:** 24/7 AI support for child-specific needs, Generate Social Stories and Behavior Plans, Track behaviors and milestones, Access curated resources for families, Connect with a supportive community

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Family Plan (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tolan free?

Tolan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bloom Autism Support free?

Bloom Autism Support is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tolan or Bloom Autism Support?

Bloom Autism Support is rated higher. Tolan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 187K ratings, while Bloom Autism Support averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tolan or Bloom Autism Support have ads?

Tolan shows ads; Bloom Autism Support does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tolan or Bloom Autism Support?

Tolan ships an update every 3 days, and Bloom Autism Support every 4 days. Most recently, Tolan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bloom Autism Support on October 18, 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.*