Bloom vs T.O.C.K.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
T.O.C.K.
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Never be late again. T.O.C.K. is the minimalist watch face that helps you live in "Optimist's Time." By subtly shifting your watch's time forward by a customized offset, T.O.C.K. creates a buffer that keeps you punctual without the stress. Unlike setting your clock ahead manually—which you eventually ignore—T.O.C.K. uses a smart, imperceptible algorithm that drifts the time within your chosen range. You'll always know you're ahead, but you'll never know exactly by how much, keeping the psychological trick effective. Features: - Optimist Time Engine: Set your maximum offset (e.g., 15 minutes) and let T.O.C.K. handle the rest. The time shifts imperceptibly, so you can't assume the buffer is there. - True Time Reveal: Need to know the exact time? Simply tap and hold the bottom of the screen to reveal the atomic true time instantly. - Premium Aesthetics: Choose from a curated collection of beautiful, minimalist themes like Midnight, Forest, Abyss, and Bumblebee. - Customization: Adjust clock styles and layout preferences to match your style. - Standalone Watch App: Works entirely on your Apple Watch with a companion iOS app for easy configuration. Stop chasing the clock. Get ahead of it with TOCK.
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Verdict
Bloom and T.O.C.K. are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bloom | T.O.C.K. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Find Your Bloom LLC | Nophster 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
T.O.C.K.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bloom
No in-app purchases
T.O.C.K.
No in-app purchases









