Comparison

Bloom vs ZENTAG Focus Control App

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

Head to head
About

Bloom

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
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Most screen time apps fail because they’re easy to bypass. Bloom was created to fix that. Bloom revolutionizes your productivity by requiring you to scan an NFC keycard to your phone to access distracting apps. **How It Works** - Choose Your Distractions: Select the apps or websites you find most distracting. - Block Your Distractions: Tap your Bloom card to your phone to block those apps. - Live Distraction-Free: Stay productive with your card out of reach. When ready, just tap your Bloom card to your phone to unblock your apps. **Features** - Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your focus periods, allowing them to start and end automatically. - Breaks: Use your apps mindfully by setting limits on the frequency and duration of your breaks. - Strict Mode: Disable your ability to delete the Bloom app while in focus mode (optional). - Emergency Exits: Unblock all of your apps without your bloom card up to three times. **Why Bloom** - Spend less time on your phone and more time doing things that actually matter. - Improve your work habits by blocking out distractions. - Our physical solution is the ultimate solution for digital detox and time management. With Bloom’s NFC keycard, you can leave the “key” to your distractions behind, ensuring you stay focused and productive. Find your Bloom today and enjoy life beyond your phone! (We prioritize your privacy—your screen time data stays securely on your device and is never shared or stored elsewhere). Learn more by visiting our website: bloom.inc

About

ZENTAG Focus Control App

This app helps you achieve a distraction-free life by temporarily disabling selected applications. Pair it with a companion device for easy control during work, study, or relaxation periods. Take charge of your digital environment and reduce screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Disable selected apps
  • Companion device integration
  • Distraction-free focus
  • Reduce screen time
  • Customizable app blocking
Features
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Zentag is your companion to a distraction-free life. Pair the app with the Zentag device to disable selected apps with a simple touch. Perfect for work, study, or relaxation. With Zentag, you can take control of your digital environment by temporarily disabling distracting apps in specific scenarios. Whether you’re trying to focus on a project, enjoy uninterrupted family time, or simply reduce screen time, Zentag makes it easy.

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
ZENTAG Focus Control App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZENTAG Focus Control App at 100% against Bloom's 66%. ZENTAG Focus Control App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bloom's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZENTAG Focus Control App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZENTAG Focus Control App's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bloom versus ZENTAG Focus Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomZENTAG Focus Control App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLC茵 黄

Customer experience

Bloom

All ratings2,129 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.1%

ZENTAG Focus Control App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bloom

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when selecting apps for blocklist
  • Settings fail to save consistently

Requested features

2 requests
  • More flexible session scheduling options
  • Thinner, more discreet physical card

ZENTAG Focus Control App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

None

ZENTAG Focus Control App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZENTAG Focus Control App free?
ZENTAG Focus Control App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloom or ZENTAG Focus Control App?
ZENTAG Focus Control App is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while ZENTAG Focus Control App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bloom or ZENTAG Focus Control App have ads?
Neither Bloom nor ZENTAG Focus Control App shows ads.

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