Comparison

CATC vs Bloomstead

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

Head to head
About

CATC

Features
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Stay connected and supported in your recovery with the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) Alumni App. Designed exclusively for alumni, this app provides a personalized experience tailored to four of CATC’s programs: Virtual IOP, Trafalgar, 1000 Islands, and GreeneStone. Each program features a uniquely branded interface and customized functionality to best serve its alumni community. Track your progress with the sobriety tracker, access a wealth of recovery literature and media, and stay accountable with a gamified daily check-in to earn points redeemable for swag and gift cards. Engage with fellow alumni in the community chat, find in-person and virtual support with the meeting finder, and stay up to date with the full alumni events calendar. The CATC Alumni App is your all-in-one resource for continued support, connection, and growth—download now and stay engaged in your recovery journey!

About

Bloomstead

Cultivate mindfulness with a unique gratitude journal that visually represents your reflections. Each entry adds a leaf to a growing tree, offering a calming, personalized way to track your journey and boost well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily gratitude entries
  • Visual gratitude tree
  • Customizable tree themes
  • Photo attachments
  • Guided journaling prompts
  • Private and secure storage
Features
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Bloomstead: Your Gratitude Journal That Grows With You Every reflection plants a seed. With Bloomstead, every journal entry becomes a new leaf on your personal gratitude tree. Over time, your tree grows lush and full — a living reflection of your mindful journey. How It Works - Each journal entry = one new leaf on your tree. - Watch your tree grow day by day, entry by entry. - Explore different tree themes and see your gratitude flourish in unique styles. Bring Your Memories to Life - Attach photos to your entries for a richer, more personal touch. - Revisit moments of joy with words and images side by side. Features You’ll Love - Daily Gratitude Entries: write freely or follow prompts for inspiration. - Tree of Gratitude: a calming visual where each entry adds a leaf. - Custom Tree Themes: choose designs to match your mood. - Photo Attachments: enrich your journal with memories. - Guided Prompts: gentle questions when you’re unsure where to start. - Private & Secure: your entries are safely stored. Why Gratitude Journaling? Practicing gratitude daily has been shown to: - Boost happiness and well-being - Reduce stress and anxiety - Improve mindfulness and focus - Strengthen positive habits With Bloomstead, your gratitude practice is more than words on a page — it blossoms into something you can see and nurture. Make Gratitude a Habit. Grow Your Bloomstead. Start today, plant your first leaf, and let your gratitude flourish into a thriving tree. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CATC4 screens
Bloomstead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CATC at none against Bloomstead's 4. CATC also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bloomstead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CATC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CATC versus Bloomstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCATCBloomstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB216 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCanadian Addiction Treatment Centres LPBlastervla Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

CATC

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bloomstead

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 year)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ad-free$9.99
  • Premium (lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is CATC free?
CATC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloomstead free?
Bloomstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CATC or Bloomstead have ads?
Bloomstead shows ads; CATC does not.

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