# Bloom vs Clerk App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Clerk App's 3. Bloom also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 19). Clerk App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clerk App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clerk 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 19, 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 Clerk App's.

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Clerk App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Clerk App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-conquer-screen-time/id6736728158/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clerk-app/id6758461193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Your Bloom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773221809) | [Robert Contento](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873040995) |

## 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


### Clerk App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clerk-app/id6758461193)

This app is an adaptive study planner designed for medical students. It integrates question banks, flashcards, review materials, and practice exams into a real-time system that adjusts your daily study plan based on your progress and deadlines. It also offers tools for focus, productivity, and community interaction.

**Highlights:** Adaptive daily study planning, Unified resource tracking, Interactive study calendar, Study groups and community, Focus and productivity tools, Pomodoro timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clerk App Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Clerk App Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Clerk App Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Is Clerk App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or Clerk App?

Clerk App is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Clerk App averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Bloom or Clerk App have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Clerk App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloom or Clerk App?

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Clerk App every 3 days. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 15, 2026 and Clerk App on October 2, 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.*