# Wick vs Bloom Now

The clearest difference is rating: Bloom Now at 5.0 against Wick's 4.2. Bloom Now also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Wick's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bloom Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloom Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wick ships an update every 8 days, Bloom Now every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wick | Bloom Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-now/id6776674255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) | [Bloomnow.me LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776674257) |

## What reviewers say

### Wick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778)

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by automatically pulling assignments from learning systems and syncing calendars. It sends smart text reminders for deadlines and creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused.

**Highlights:** Automatic assignment import from LMS, Calendar syncing for all events, Smart text reminders for deadlines, Syllabus upload for assignment extraction, Clear daily plan generation, Assignment and commitment tracking, Focus sessions for productivity

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### Bloom Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-now/id6776674255)

This app provides students with continuous career and pathway guidance, helping them discover their purpose, build verifiable skills through applied challenges, and map a clear path from education to their desired career.

**Highlights:** Always-available career guidance, Weekly applied challenges, Living skills record, Verified proof of skills, Clear career pathways

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wick free?

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

### Is Bloom Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wick or Bloom Now?

Bloom Now is rated higher. Wick averages 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Bloom Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wick or Bloom Now have ads?

Neither Wick nor Bloom Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wick or Bloom Now?

Wick ships an update every 8 days, and Bloom Now every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bloom Now on October 24, 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.*