Comparison

SelfQuest vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

SelfQuest

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

Highlights
  • Hero creation and progression
  • Gamified quests for habits
  • Guilds for social accountability
  • PvP hero battles
  • Character customization with gear
  • Customizable quests
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Transform your daily habits into an epic adventure. Build a hero, join a guild, battle friends, and complete quests that map to your real fitness and habit goals. Every workout, healthy choice, or routine task earns XP, gold, and gear as you level up in‑game—and in life. Guilds & accountability: Join a guild to stay consistent together. Share progress, cheer teammates, and keep each other on track. PvP battles: Challenge friends in strategic, turn‑based hero battles. Win bragging rights—then rematch. Epic Quests (core habits): Track your key exercises and routines as main quests. Complete them to earn XP and gold. Random Side Quests: Stay motivated with surprise micro‑challenges that keep things fresh and fun. Character progression: Level up, boost stats, and unlock power as your real‑world consistency improves. Dungeons: Dive into two dungeon types that test your strategy and strength using your leveled‑up hero. Leaderboard & friends: Add friends via ID, compare progress, and climb the ranks. Shop & gear: Spend earned gold on items and equipment to customize and strengthen your character. Custom Quests: Create your own quests to fit your goals—fitness, wellness, study, or daily routines. Why it works Game loops that stick: Rewards, streaks, and progression make consistency satisfying. Social motivation: Guilds and leaderboards keep you accountable. Micro‑wins: Side quests turn small actions into momentum. Getting started 1) Create your hero and pick your goals 2) Add core quests (your essential habits) 3) Join a guild or invite friends 4) Complete quests, earn XP/gold, and level up 5) Tackle dungeons and PvP with your powered‑up hero This app is subject to the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bloom

Features
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The ultimate weight loss tracker that goes beyond the scale. Track real health progress through Non-Scale Victories while building sustainable wellness habits that last. WEIGHT LOSS TRACKING REIMAGINED Stop obsessing over scale numbers. This health tracker celebrates meaningful progress: better sleep, increased energy, improved mood, and stronger relationships. Watch beautiful virtual plants grow with every victory you log. PROGRESS TRACKER FOR REAL RESULTS Our wellness app focuses on four key areas: Physical, Mental, Social, and Lifestyle victories. When the scale stays the same, you'll confidently see your true health progress through our smart tracking system. KEY FEATURES: SMART VICTORY TRACKING Never forget your wins again. Get intelligent suggestions for each wellness category so you can easily log victories when they happen. Perfect progress tracker for sustainable habits. PLANT GROWTH VISUALIZATION Transform your health journey into a beautiful visual experience. Watch your virtual garden bloom as you track victories. Growth animations make your wellness progress tangible and rewarding. HEALTH ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Discover how your victories connect to overall wellbeing. Our health tracker shows correlations between victory types and mood ratings. Get personalized patterns based on your actual logged progress. STREAK TRACKER & ACHIEVEMENTS Build consistency with our comprehensive badge system. Unlock special rewards and track streaks automatically. Perfect habit tracker for long-term wellness success. MINDFULNESS & WELLNESS TOOLS Access guided breathing exercises and craving control techniques. Rate experiences to get personalized wellness practice recommendations. SOCIAL PROGRESS SHARING Share beautiful victory cards with loved ones to spread positivity and accountability in your health journey. THE PROMISE Feel more motivated about your weight loss journey after logging your first victory. This wellness app meets you where you are and helps build sustainable healthy habits without scale obsession. Perfect for anyone seeking a health tracker that celebrates real progress beyond traditional metrics. Transform your wellness journey with Bloom. Download now and start tracking victories that truly matter for your health and happiness. End User Licensing Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelfQuest4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bloom at none against SelfQuest's shown. Bloom also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SelfQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases 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. SelfQuest sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfQuest ships an update every 6 days, Bloom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SelfQuest versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfQuestBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (481 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings481 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjames kirkhamMohamed Mohamed-Ali

Bugs and requests

SelfQuest

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Daily quest resets not working
  • Strava connection limit reached
  • Ads not working as intended
  • Inability to edit username
  • Gear and progress loss issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more free quests and content
  • Improve the combat system
  • Make quests more visually engaging
  • Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
  • Integrate with more fitness trackers
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  • Allow more customization of avatar
  • Add rest days and recovery mechanics

Bloom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

SelfQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Monarch Month7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monarch Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time13
  • Bundle E$0.99
  • Bundle D$1.99
  • Bundle C$2.99
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  • 50 Keys$2.99
  • 50 keys$2.99
  • Bundle B$4.99
  • Bundle A$5.99
  • 125 Keys$5.99
  • 125 keys$5.99
  • S Bundle$9.99
  • Bundle S$9.99
  • 200 Keys$9.99
  • 200 keys$9.99
2 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bloom Premium Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SelfQuest free?
SelfQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SelfQuest or Bloom have ads?
SelfQuest shows ads; Bloom does not.
Which is updated more often, SelfQuest or Bloom?
SelfQuest ships an update every 6 days, and Bloom fortnightly. Most recently, SelfQuest was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bloom on September 8, 2026.

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