# Bloom vs Lume.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Lume.'s 3. Bloom also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). Lume.'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lume. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lume. 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 2, 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 Lume.'s.

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Lume. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Lume. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-conquer-screen-time/id6736728158/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume/id6748434678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Your Bloom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773221809) | [Tyler Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825797796) |

## 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


### Lume.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume/id6748434678)

Take control of your phone usage and build better digital habits. This app helps you block distracting applications, monitor your screen time, and create custom focus sessions to improve productivity.

**Highlights:** App blocking for distractions, Screen time insights, Custom focus sessions, Focus progress tracking, Simple and intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lume Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Lume Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lume Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Is Lume. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or Lume.?

Lume. is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Lume. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bloom or Lume. have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Lume. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloom or Lume.?

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Lume. every 4 days. Most recently, Bloom was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lume. on September 9, 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.*