BarLink vs Blom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarLink
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BarLink revolutionises how bartenders, bars, and brands connect. Tired of juggling multiple platforms for jobs, events, and networking? BarLink centralizes everything, saving you time and effort. Discover a vibrant community, manage your profile, RSVP to events, and unlock exclusive content from leading brands. Download BarLink and elevate your bartending journey!
Blom
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Blom brings back real connections through curated experiences in your city. How Blom works: 1. Take our personality quiz: complete a 2-minute quiz to help us find your ideal matches 2. Choose your events: pick from curated singles or social experiences in your city 3. Get matched with your perfect group: see who's coming and where to meet 24h before 4. Show up and have fun: meet your group and enjoy the experience together 5. Create lasting connections: we'll regroup you with people you click with and help you stay in touch Event Types: Singles events ensure gender balance for dating potential, while Social events welcome everyone looking to make friends. From morning coffee runs to evening wine tastings, there's something for every interest and schedule.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarLink at none against Blom's 3. 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
Both are free to download. Blom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BarLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
BarLink ships an update fortnightly, Blom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarLink | Blom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oscar Bhengu | Blom Social |
In-app purchases
BarLink
No in-app purchases
Blom
- 1 Token$4.99
- 3 Token Pack$12.99
- 5 Token Pack$19.99
