Comparison

Bloom vs NumberLink Client

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

NumberLink Client

Seamlessly sync contacts, call logs, and messages across multiple devices using your primary phone number. Send texts from any compatible device and receive notifications for messages and missed calls wherever you are. Ideal for professionals and remote workers needing flexible communication.

Highlights
  • Sync contacts, call log, and messages
  • Send texts from any device
  • Notifications for messages and missed calls
  • Use personal and work numbers on one phone
  • Limit smartphone usage with dumbphone switching
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NumberLink by Sunbeam Wireless gives you the freedom to use your phone number across multiple devices. NumberLink is a service for Sunbeam phone users and requires a Sunbeam phone and active NumberLink subscription. Learn more about NumberLink on our website at https://numberlink.sunbeamwireless.com/ Features: * Sync your contacts, call log, and messages between multiple devices. * Send text messages from any compatible device. * Get notifications for messages and missed calls on multiple devices. * Use both your personal phone number and your work number on the same phone. * Create healthier habits by limiting your smart phone usage and seamlessly switching to an F1 dumbphone. NumberLink ensures you stay in control of your communication, regardless of where you are or the device you're using, making it a great solution for: • Professionals juggling work and personal phones. • Office workers who want to text from their computer. • On-the-go Service technicians and remote workers. • Anyone who needs flexible access to calls and messages from more than one device. Installation: To use the NumberLink service, you'll need to create an account on your Sunbeam phone and purchase a NumberLink subscription. A NumberLink subscription can be purchased at https://sunbeamwireless.com/subscription-products/ or by calling 660-474-0070 ext. 3 Learn more about NumberLink on our website at https://numberlink.sunbeamwireless.com/

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
NumberLink Client2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bloom at free against NumberLink Client's subscription. Bloom also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). NumberLink Client's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

NumberLink Client 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, NumberLink Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bloom versus NumberLink Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomNumberLink Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLCSunbeam Wireless

Customer experience

Bloom

All ratings2,129 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative23.6%

NumberLink Client

All ratings2 ratings
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

NumberLink Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

None

NumberLink Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NumberLink Client free?
NumberLink Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloom or NumberLink Client?
NumberLink Client is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while NumberLink Client averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bloom or NumberLink Client have ads?
Neither Bloom nor NumberLink Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or NumberLink Client?
Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and NumberLink Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bloom was updated on September 24, 2026 and NumberLink Client on September 14, 2026.

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