# BloomAura vs Stepscape

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stepscape at freemium against BloomAura's subscription. Stepscape also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). BloomAura's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BloomAura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stepscape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BloomAura against 5.0 for Stepscape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BloomAura has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BloomAura ships an update every 3 months, Stepscape every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BloomAura | Stepscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomaura/id6738242308/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscape-walk-and-discover/id6755166311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 62 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ibsa Barisa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751306952) | [Spencer Bradkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852390517) |

## What reviewers say

### BloomAura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomaura/id6738242308)

This app uses AI to create personalized visualization scripts tailored to your specific goals, whether for success, preparation, or performance. Record your own voice or use text-to-speech for playback, track your progress, and access expert insights. A free trial is available before a subscription is required.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized scripts, Record and play visualizations, Progress tracking with Routine Buddy, Customizable playlists, Expert insights on growth and mindset

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BloomAura Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| BloomAura Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helps neurodivergence greatly
- 👍 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 👏 Powerful in shaping dreams
- 🎉 From abstract to tangible
- 🎧 Personalized voice recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time-consuming when recording
- 🗑️ Difficult to delete recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Confusion around when to record voice
- Tripping up on script during recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete recordings directly
- More customization options


### Stepscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscape-walk-and-discover/id6755166311)

Discover cities through walking adventures with curated and generated routes. Track your steps, map your own paths, and share your journeys. Connect with your health app to monitor daily step goals.

**Highlights:** Curated city walking routes, Map and track your own walks, Generate custom routes by interest or duration, Save and share completed routes, Connect with health apps for step tracking, Submit your own walks to become curated routes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Explorer+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BloomAura free?

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

### Is Stepscape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BloomAura or Stepscape?

Stepscape is rated higher. BloomAura averages 5.0 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Stepscape averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BloomAura or Stepscape have ads?

Neither BloomAura nor Stepscape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BloomAura or Stepscape?

BloomAura ships an update every 3 months, and Stepscape every 10 days. Most recently, BloomAura was updated on November 4, 2026 and Stepscape on November 5, 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.*