Comparison

Bloom vs NeuroLock

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

NeuroLock

Features
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NeuroLock is a focus and app-blocking app that helps you eliminate digital distractions and build better attention habits. Using Apple's Screen Time technology, NeuroLock lets you block distracting apps either on a recurring schedule or during live focus sessions. Set up automatic focus blocks for times you know you get distracted—mornings, evenings, or anytime in between. Or launch a timed session on demand and lock out distractions until your time is up. Live Activities and Dynamic Island support keep your focus session visible on the Lock Screen and at the top of your iPhone, so you always know how much time is left without unlocking your device. Need a quick break? Pause your session for 5, 15, or 30 minutes right from the Dynamic Island. Apps unblock during the pause, then re-lock automatically when it ends, so you stay on track without breaking your session. The Apple Watch companion app lets you start and end focus sessions directly from your wrist without touching your phone. Push notifications keep you informed when scheduled blocks are starting and when sessions complete. Track your consistency with streak tracking and session history so you can see your focus patterns improve over time. NeuroLock works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, giving you a consistent focus management experience across all your Apple devices. NeuroLock Pro subscription is required to access all features. A 7-day free trial is available. Privacy Policy: https://datarecoverygroupna.com/privacy-us.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
NeuroLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against NeuroLock's 1. Bloom also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. NeuroLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, NeuroLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bloom versus NeuroLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomNeuroLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLCData Recovery Group LLC (WY)

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

NeuroLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NeuroLock

Subscriptions1
  • NeuroLock Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeuroLock free?
NeuroLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloom or NeuroLock have ads?
Neither Bloom nor NeuroLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or NeuroLock?
Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and NeuroLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 17, 2026 and NeuroLock on October 7, 2026.

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