Comparison

Zen Flowers vs Bubble Calm

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

Head to head
About

Zen Flowers

Experience a moment of calm with digital flower arrangements inspired by the Japanese art of Ikebana. Enjoy serene visuals and gentle soundscapes to help you unwind and find stillness. Unlock more collections with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Digital Ikebana flower arrangements
  • Calming soundscapes
  • Over 300 unique arrangements
  • New creations added monthly
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
  • One-time purchase for full access
Features
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Discover the beauty of ikebana through original floral arrangements and the stories behind them. Zen Flowers brings fresh inspiration to your week and a quiet moment to your day. A little story. A fresh perspective. Each week, discover a featured arrangement and a short story from Narcisa's studio. Read about the flower, the unexpected detail, or the moment that gave the piece its personality. Return to past inspirations whenever you want something thoughtful to come back to. Free weekly stories. 70+ free arrangements. Start with two complete floral collections and the weekly stories, all free. Save the arrangements that move you to your Favorites, and enjoy them again whenever you like. New blooms. Every month. Explore a growing gallery of 500+ arrangements across ten collections, from Minimalist Zen and Artist's Favorites to seasonal collections celebrating spring, summer, autumn and winter. New arrangements arrive every month. Let beauty fill your screen. Watch arrangements flow from one to the next in a full-screen view, paired with six soothing soundtracks: three Zen Garden and three Slow Piano. Let the music play, or enjoy the flowers in silence. Enjoy Zen Flowers on iPhone and iPad, or let the arrangements fill your living room through Apple TV. Made by two people. We're Narcisa and Ion, wife and husband. Narcisa creates each arrangement in the Japanese tradition of ikebana and photographs it in her studio. Ion builds the app that shares her work. It began with watching her arrangements on our living room TV, and it has grown into a collection we're honored to share. Every image shows a real, physical arrangement. No AI-generated artwork. Free to download. One-time to unlock. - Free weekly stories and past inspirations - Two complete collections free forever, with 70+ arrangements - Unlock all ten collections with a single one-time purchase - Future arrangements and collections included with your unlock - No subscription. No ads. A moment for you. Begin your morning with a floral story. Pause during a busy afternoon. Let your favorite arrangements play as ambient art while you read, rest or simply enjoy being home. A little beauty to discover. A quiet space to return to. Privacy Policy: https://www.narcisaartstudio.com/zen-flowers-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.narcisaartstudio.com/zen-flowers-terms-of-use.html

About

Bubble Calm

Features
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Bubble Calm: Your Peaceful Escape A small space to slow down. Tap. Breathe. Let go. Bubble Calm is a beautifully simple app designed to help you find moments of calm in your day. No goals. No pressure. No distractions. Just you and the gentle rhythm of bubbles floating and popping. WHY BUBBLE CALM? In our fast-paced world, we all need moments to pause. Bubble Calm creates a peaceful digital space where you can slow down, breathe, and simply be present. Whether you need a quick 30-second break or a longer meditation session, Bubble Calm adapts to your needs. KEY FEATURES Simple & Beautiful Experience the calming satisfaction of popping bubbles with an elegant, minimalist interface designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Customize Your Experience • Choose from multiple bubble colors and visual styles • Select your favorite background (solid colors, gradients, or subtle patterns) • Adjust bubble sizes and falling speeds to match your mood Ambient Soundscapes (Plus) Enhance your calm with procedurally generated ambient sounds: • Ocean waves • Gentle rain • White noise • Pink noise Breathing Guides (Plus) Follow gentle breathing exercises with visual overlays: • Calm 4/6 breathing • Box 4/4 breathing • Long exhale 4/8 breathing Enhanced Pop Effects (Plus) Experience satisfying visual feedback with: • Particle effects • Trailing animations • Ripple effects Multiple Presets Quickly switch between curated experiences: • Zen Sparse: Slow, meditative bubbles • Soft Rain: Gentle, continuous flow • One Bubble: A single large bubble for maximum calm (Plus) Premium Features (Bubble Calm Plus) Unlock the full experience with Bubble Calm Plus: • Unlimited bubble color customization • Multi-color modes (single, multiple, gradient, cycling) • Enhanced visual styles (realistic, metallic, glossy) • Background customization (solid, gradient, patterns) • Ambient soundscapes with volume control • Breathing overlay guides • Advanced settings and presets • One-bubble calm preset HOW IT WORKS Simply open the app and tap "Start." Bubbles will begin floating down your screen. Tap them to pop them—there's no score, no timer, no pressure. Just the satisfying sensation of popping bubbles at your own pace. Customize your experience through the settings menu. Adjust bubble sizes, speeds, colors, and backgrounds to create the perfect calming environment for you. WHEN TO USE BUBBLE CALM • Before an important meeting or presentation • During a stressful moment at work • Before bed to wind down • During a break between tasks • Anytime you need a moment to breathe PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY Bubble Calm respects your privacy. All gameplay statistics and preferences are stored locally on your device. We don't collect personal information, and you don't need to create an account to use the app. DESIGNED FOR CALM Every aspect of Bubble Calm has been carefully designed to promote relaxation: • Soft, rounded typography • Gentle animations • Calming color palettes • No notifications or distractions • Dark mode optimized Start your journey to calm today. Download Bubble Calm and discover your peaceful space.

Screenshots

Zen Flowers4 screens
Bubble Calm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Calm at daily against Zen Flowers's every 2 months. Bubble Calm also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Zen Flowers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Calm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Flowers ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Calm daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zen Flowers versus Bubble Calm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen FlowersBubble Calm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarcisa Art Studio LLCpicturing bits

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zen Flowers

One-time1
  • Zen Flowers$4.99
1 purchases

Bubble Calm

One-time1
  • Bubble Calm Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Zen Flowers free?
Zen Flowers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Calm free?
Bubble Calm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zen Flowers or Bubble Calm have ads?
Neither Zen Flowers nor Bubble Calm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Flowers or Bubble Calm?
Zen Flowers ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Calm daily. Most recently, Zen Flowers was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bubble Calm on October 31, 2026.

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