# Bloom vs Austere

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Austere's 2. Bloom also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Austere sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Austere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-conquer-screen-time/id6736728158/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Your Bloom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773221809) | [HUNTER FLOYD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778296319) |

## 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


### Austere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austere/id6783695523)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Austere Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Austere Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

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

### Is Austere free?

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

### Do Bloom or Austere have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Austere shows ads.

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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.*