Comparison

Kiwibit vs Ask Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Kiwibit

This app connects you to smart devices for effortless home monitoring and enhanced security. It offers intelligent notifications for security cameras and bird feeders, with advanced features available through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Smart device integration
  • Extended cloud storage
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Bird species identification
  • Real-time activity alerts
Features
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At Kiwibit, we believe technology should keep life simple—and make it better. Whether you’re at home or away, our smart devices and intuitive app help you effortlessly stay connected to the moments that truly matter. With clear design, thoughtful features, and seamless integration, Kiwibit makes smart living feel natural and reliable. We simplify the details, so you can enjoy more of what you love. Keep it Simple. Make it Better. 【Kiwibit Plus Service】 Elevate your security with the Kiwibit Plus Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extended Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Intelligent Push 1. Security Cameras: Get real-time notifications about people, vehicles, packages, and pets, so you're always aware of what's happening. 2. Bird Feeder: Receive smart notifications about bird activities and detect nuisance animals, to keep your bird feeder enjoyable. 3. Custom Alert Zones: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 4. Birds Tab (Bird Feeder Only) Check out the special "Birds Tab" in the app to see all identified bird species and enjoy exciting moments captured by your bird feeder. With recognition for over 10,000 bird species, explore nature like never before. 【Details of the Plus Service】 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/privacy/en/index.html Plus Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html

About

Ask Bloom

This app allows you to search the web and get spoken answers using your voice. It provides live information on weather, sports, and news, and lets you set voice-activated reminders. Continue your previous searches seamlessly with its intuitive design.

Highlights
  • Voice search
  • Spoken answers
  • Live information
  • Voice reminders
  • Resume searches
Features
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Bloom lets you search the web using your voice instead of typing. Ask a question out loud and Bloom answers back clearly, so you can listen instead of scrolling through links. What you can do with Bloom > Search with your voice, hear spoken answers > Get live info like weather, sports, stocks, and news > Set reminders using just your voice > Pick up past Blooms right where you left off One button. No clutter. Just ask your question and get an answer you can hear. A free version is available with daily limits. Upgrade to unlock unlimited access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://askbloom.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Kiwibit4 screens
Ask Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kiwibit at 5.6K against Ask Bloom's 2. Kiwibit also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Kiwibit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Ask Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kiwibit against 5.0 for Ask Bloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibit has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwibit ships an update every 10 days, Ask Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kiwibit versus Ask Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwibitAsk Bloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKiwibit Inc.Bryan Clark

Customer experience

Kiwibit

All ratings4,702 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.7%

Ask Bloom

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Kiwibit

Subscriptions13
  • single device monthly1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Monthly Individual Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • two devices monthly1 Month trial$8.951 Month
  • unlimited devices monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • single device annually1 Month trial$47.491 Year
  • annual bird feeder1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Individual Premium1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Individual Premium Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • bird feeder yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • two devices annually1 Month trial$94.901 Year
  • Annual Family Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • unlimited devices annually1 Month trial$105.991 Year
3 purchases

Ask Bloom

Subscriptions3
  • Bloom Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Bloom Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Bloom Plus Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Kiwibit free?
Kiwibit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ask Bloom free?
Ask Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiwibit or Ask Bloom?
Ask Bloom is rated higher. Kiwibit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Ask Bloom averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kiwibit or Ask Bloom have ads?
Neither Kiwibit nor Ask Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwibit or Ask Bloom?
Kiwibit ships an update every 10 days, and Ask Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kiwibit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ask Bloom on October 13, 2026.

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