Comparison

Bloom vs Charterly

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

Charterly

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Charterly is a charter management dashboard built for yacht crew who need a clear, organized way to manage guest and trip information. Track upcoming, active, and completed charters; store guest profiles, preferences, photos, itinerary notes, gratuities, vessel details, crew information, checklists, and reports. Charterly helps keep important charter details easy to find before, during, and after each trip. Key features: • Charter calendar with month, week, and year views • Guest profiles, party guests, birthdays, preferences, and notes • Arrival and departure countdowns • Gratuity tracking and follow-up reminders • Vessel and crew information • Custom dashboard widgets • Checklists for pre-charter and post-charter tasks • Reports with export and print options • iCloud sync across supported devices • Backup and restore tools Designed for working crew, Charterly keeps charter operations organized without relying on spreadsheets, scattered notes, or disconnected files. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
Charterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Charterly's 6. 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. Charterly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update fortnightly, Charterly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bloom versus Charterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomCharterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind Your Bloom LLCChristopher Norton

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

Charterly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Charterly

Subscriptions6
  • Charterly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Ultimate Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Charterly Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Annual$149.991 Year
  • Pro Ultimate Annual$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charterly free?
Charterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloom or Charterly have ads?
Neither Bloom nor Charterly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or Charterly?
Bloom ships an update fortnightly, and Charterly every 11 days. Most recently, Bloom was updated on October 31, 2026 and Charterly on October 28, 2026.

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