Comparison

Bloom vs Stash

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

Stash

Organize your home and belongings with a digital inventory system. Track items by their exact location, identify unused possessions, and avoid duplicate purchases. Unlock the hidden value of your possessions and gain clarity on what you own.

Highlights
  • Digital inventory system
  • Warehouse-style organization
  • Track items by location
  • Identify unused items
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
  • Add photos and details to items
  • Search entire inventory
Features
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-- Stop Losing Track of What You Own -- How many times have you bought something you already had but couldn't find? How much value is hiding in storage bins you haven't opened in years? Stash helps you unlock the value of your belongings by creating a complete digital inventory of everything you own. -- Warehouse-Style Organization for Your Home -- Stash uses the same proven system that makes the fulfillment centers of large ecommerce companies so efficient. Instead of trying to remember which category an item belongs to, you simply record exactly where it is. Any item can go anywhere—as long as its location is tracked. -- Three Simple Levels -- - Hubs - Bookshelves, toolboxes, dressers, plastic organizers, or any storage structure with compartments - Cells - Individual drawers, bins, boxes, cubbies, or compartments within a Hub - Items - The individual things you own -- Find Anything Instantly -- Need your passport? Stash tells you it's in Cell 3 (top drawer), Hub 2 (bedroom dresser), Master Bedroom, Main House. No more opening every drawer or digging through bins hoping to get lucky! -- Unlock Hidden Value -- The average household has thousands of dollars worth of unused items collecting dust. Stash helps you: - Identify items you haven't used in months or years - Avoid buying duplicates of things you already own - Track what you own across multiple storage locations - Search your entire inventory in seconds -- Rich Item Details -- For each item, you can: - Add photos to visually identify items - Write descriptions and notes - Record purchase dates and values - Tag items for easy searching - Track condition and usage -- Perfect For -- - Homeowners managing multiple storage areas - Collectors tracking valuable items - Small business owners organizing inventory - People downsizing or preparing to move - Anyone tired of losing track of their belongings -- Privacy First -- Your data belongs to you. Everything is securely stored and never shared. Delete your account anytime, and all your data is permanently removed. -- Start Small, Scale Up -- Begin by organizing one room, one Hub, or even one drawer. As you add more items, the value compounds—you'll gain clarity about what you truly own and make better decisions about what to keep, use, or sell. Download Stash today and take control of your possessions!

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
Stash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bloom at 3.4K against Stash's 1. Bloom also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Stash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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

Stash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Stash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bloom versus Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomStash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLCGreat Sitkin Technologies LLC

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

Stash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

None

Stash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stash free?
Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloom or Stash?
Stash is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Stash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bloom or Stash have ads?
Neither Bloom nor Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or Stash?
Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Stash every 3 months. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stash on October 13, 2026.

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