Comparison

Bloomnote vs EchoScribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bloomnote

This app offers a block-based note-taking experience with rich media support, including health data, countdowns, and voice-to-text. Organize notes with timelines, calendars, and tags, and export them in various formats. Personalize your experience with custom icons and themes.

Highlights
  • Block-based note-taking
  • Rich media integration (health, countdown, mood, weather)
  • Voice-to-text conversion
  • Multiple image display modes
  • Timeline and calendar views
  • Export to PDF, TXT, HTML, and more
  • Customizable icons and themes
Features
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Bloomnote: where every note blooms! We are note-taking app with a block-based system, making it effortless to capture your ideas, elegantly display them. Experience a whole new level of note-taking that goes beyond the ordinary! 1. Record, Your Way Health data, countdown, location, mood, weather—everything is at your fingertips! Add links, files, code, or formulas. Voice recordings? No problem, convert them to text in real time! Document scanning? Quick and easy! 2. Elegant Image Display Say goodbye to clutter! Choose from collage, slider, or single-image modes to display your images. Even multiple images can be arranged with elegance! 3. Effortless Management - Timeline View: Your daily note beautifully visualized - Calendar View: See all your notes at a glance and plan ahead with ease. - #Tag System: Organize your notes in seconds, making finding notes a breeze! 4. Powerful Features to Fall in Love With - Nested Links: Insert links to other notes, creating endless possibilities! - Multi-Level Search: Blocks, Notes and Tags, find exactly what you need. - To-Do View: Gather all your tasks in one place and never miss a task. - Summary View: Track stats like total notes, blocks, and days of use, with a GitHub-style contribution graph, making your notes a celebration! 5. Export in Multiple Formats - Export your notes as PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown, HTML, Images, or even the proprietary .bloomnote format. Share seamlessly and manage your notes your way! 6. Personalize to Match Your Style - Customizable Icons: Choose from 16 app icons to match your mood. - Themes: Pick from multiple theme colors for a look that’s uniquely yours - Creative Dividers: Use emojis as separators to add a touch of fun to your notes. 7. Your Data, Your Rules - Your privacy matters. Bloomnote uses iCloud for storage and synchronization, meaning we can’t access your data. Your ideas and records are yours, and yours alone! Join Bloomnote Now Let every note bloom with brilliance. Start your journey with Bloomnote and make your ideas and memories shine! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EchoScribe

Features
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EchoScribe is a privacy-first transcription app for iPhone, built for sensitive conversations and serious work. Record audio or import audio and video, then turn them into editable text with on-device transcription, speaker labels, and local AI tools. With EchoScribe, you can: - Record directly on iPhone - Import audio and video files - Transcribe with local Whisper models - Add speaker labels on device - Edit and export transcripts - Use a local AI assistant with your transcripts - Generate summaries, action items, and key points EchoScribe is designed for people who need more control over private information, including doctors, lawyers, journalists, researchers, consultants, and anyone working with confidential interviews, meetings, or notes. Instead of sending everything to a cloud-first workflow, EchoScribe helps you keep transcript work closer to your device and under your control. On-device AI and local model features may vary depending on your iPhone model and the models you download.

Screenshots

Bloomnote4 screens
EchoScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EchoScribe at none against Bloomnote's shown. EchoScribe also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.1). Bloomnote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. Bloomnote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EchoScribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloomnote ships an update weekly, EchoScribe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bloomnote versus EchoScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomnoteEchoScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEchoSeek Tech Co., Ltd.REDBEAN TECH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloomnote

Subscriptions2
  • Bloomnote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Bloomnote Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Pay, Lifetime Use$44.99
1 purchases

EchoScribe

One-time1
  • EchoScribe Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Bloomnote free?
Bloomnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoScribe free?
EchoScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloomnote or EchoScribe have ads?
Bloomnote shows ads; EchoScribe does not.
Which is updated more often, Bloomnote or EchoScribe?
Bloomnote ships an update weekly, and EchoScribe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bloomnote was updated on October 4, 2026 and EchoScribe on October 5, 2026.

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