Comparison

Bloom vs Detach

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

Detach

This app helps you reduce screen time by physically blocking distracting applications. Simply tap your phone on a focus tag to initiate a session, making it harder to access apps that pull your attention away. It's designed for real-life scenarios like studying, working, and family time.

Highlights
  • Instantly block distracting apps
  • Start focus mode with a simple tap
  • Choose which apps to block
  • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling
  • Build healthier phone habits
  • Private and secure data
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https://getdetach.app Most screen time apps rely on willpower. Detach doesn’t. Detach blocks distracting apps with a simple physical action. Tap your phone on a focus tag to instantly start a focus session and remove the apps that pull your attention away. No timers. No complicated settings. Just a small action that makes it harder to fall back into endless scrolling. HOW DETACH WORKS Choose the apps that distract you most Social media, games, news, or anything else. Tap your focus tag Detach instantly blocks those apps and notifications. Stay focused Your phone stays distraction-free until you tap again. That small physical step creates a barrier between you and your distractions. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Studying Tap your phone at your desk to block social media while studying. Deep Work Start a focus session before an important task and eliminate interruptions. Reading and Writing Keep your phone distraction-free while you concentrate. Family Time Block notifications and stay present with the people around you. FEATURES • Instantly block distracting apps • Start focus mode with a simple tap • Choose which apps to block • Reduce screen time and stop endless scrolling • Build healthier phone habits • Private and secure — your data stays on your device TAKE BACK YOUR ATTENTION Detach helps you spend less time scrolling and more time doing what actually matters. Whether you're studying, working, reading, or spending time with friends and family, Detach helps you stay present and focused. Start detaching from distractions today.

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
Detach4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bloom and Detach both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Detach's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bloom's. Bloom's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 53). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloom against 4.8 for Detach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom has 2.4K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 97% of Detach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Detach every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bloom versus Detach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomDetach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews96.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better53
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLCEric Factor

Customer experience

Bloom

All ratings2,129 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative24.1%

Detach

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%

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

Detach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

None

Detach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detach free?
Detach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloom or Detach?
Detach is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Detach averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Bloom or Detach have ads?
Neither Bloom nor Detach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or Detach?
Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Detach every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 17, 2026 and Detach on October 16, 2026.

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