# Bloom vs Nobrainrot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Nobrainrot's 2. Bloom also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nobrainrot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nobrainrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Nobrainrot every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Nobrainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-conquer-screen-time/id6736728158/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobrainrot-block-apps/id6740092027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Your Bloom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773221809) | [Wojciech Filipowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590351338) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-conquer-screen-time/id6736728158)

This app helps you conquer screen time by requiring you to tap an NFC keycard to your phone to access distracting apps. Set schedules, manage breaks, and utilize strict mode to stay focused. It's a physical solution for digital detox and improved productivity.

**Highlights:** NFC keycard app blocking, Customizable distraction lists, Focus schedules, Break limits, Strict mode, Emergency exits

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Effective at improving productivity
- 💡 Unique physical card concept
- 🔒 Prevents access to distracting apps
- 👍 Gamified approach is motivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and settings issues
- 💡 Could use more flexible session scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting apps for blocklist
- Settings fail to save consistently

**Requested features**

- More flexible session scheduling options
- Thinner, more discreet physical card


### Nobrainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobrainrot-block-apps/id6740092027)

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications with a single tap. It offers unbreakable focus sessions, tracks your screen time, and provides analytics to help you take back control of your attention from social media algorithms.

**Highlights:** Block any app instantly, Unbreakable focus sessions, Screen time tracking and analytics, Daily streaks and progress sharing, Optional physical commitment device

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nobrainrot Pro (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Nobrainrot Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nobrainrot free?

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

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

Nobrainrot is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Nobrainrot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bloom or Nobrainrot have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Nobrainrot shows ads.

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

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Nobrainrot every 2 months. Most recently, Bloom was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nobrainrot on November 4, 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.*