Comparison

Bladder Journal vs Pink Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Bladder Journal

This app helps you track urination, fluid intake, and leakage to understand your bladder health. It generates reports for healthcare providers and offers AI-powered insights and audio analysis for volume estimation. Available on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Log urination details (volume, pain, urgency)
  • Track fluid intake and leakage episodes
  • Generate clinical PDF/CSV reports
  • AI-powered pattern analysis
  • Audio analysis for urination volume
  • Apple Watch and Home Screen widget support
  • Privacy-focused with optional iCloud sync
Features
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Bladder Journal is a bladder diary app and pee tracker that helps you track urination and urinary frequency to improve urinary health. Use it as your urination log and voiding diary—an accurate urination tracker app for iPhone and Apple Watch. Turn your iPhone/Apple Watch into a comprehensive Bladder Health Companion. Bladder Journal effortlessly tracks urination, fluid intake, pain, and leakage, turning entries into clear trends and actionable insights—all while prioritizing your privacy. Generate clinically approved reports (PDF/CSV) for your physician or healthcare provider, free of charge. Use your Apple Watch for ease of entry as well! KEY FEATURES: Effortless Tracking: - Log urination (volume, duration, urgency, stream strength, pain, nighttime events) - Record fluid intake (type and amount) - Track leakage episodes (volume, pad changes) - Sync with HealthKit (Apple Health) for water and incontinence Deep Insights (Pro): - AI-powered summaries revealing hidden patterns and triggers in your data, including exclusive charts. - AI Chat (requires yearly subscription) digs deeper into any questions about your data. Smart Alerts (Pro): - Smart Alerts learns from your unique patterns to anticipate your needs throughout the day - Predicts bathroom timing so you can plan ahead with more confidence - Identifies safe windows for activities and travel - Monitors hydration patterns and flags potential dehydration risk - Helps prepare you for nighttime with confidence scoring - Predictive intelligence not offered by other bladder diary apps Audio Analysis (Pro): - Audio Analysis accurately estimates urination volume through on-device sound analysis. No more measuring cups Clinical Reports: - Generate professional PDF and CSV reports for healthcare providers (Free) Detailed Visualizations: - Urination frequency and urgency - Average time between urinations - Stream strength trends - Leakage patterns - Fluid intake correlation Apple Watch App: - Quick logging from your wrist - Instant sync with iPhone - Offline support Home Screen Widgets: - View key stats at a glance Personalization & Security: - App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode - Customizable themes (Light, Dark, Scheduled) - Unit flexibility (ml/oz) - Daily reminders for consistent tracking Relaxation & Mindfulness: - Vibe Mode for relaxation and mindful focus Privacy First: - Data stays securely on your device by default - Optional iCloud Sync maintains privacy across your devices WHO BENEFITS? Ideal for individuals managing: - Overactive bladder (OAB) - Urinary incontinence - Post-prostate surgery recovery - Postpartum changes - Nocturia (nighttime urination) - General bladder health monitoring Bladder Journal empowers you to understand your body’s patterns and confidently manage your bladder health—available on iPhone, Apple Watch, and your Home Screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bladderjournal.com/privacy-policy

About

Pink Bloom

Features
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Pink Bloom is a daily mood journal that writes to Apple Health. WHAT IT DOES - Swipe valence from very unpleasant to very pleasant - Pick from Apple's clinical emotion labels: Happy, Sad, Angry, Anxious, Calm, Excited, Grateful, Lonely, Stressed, Drained, Content, Surprised - Saves to Apple Health as a State of Mind sample - Saves a Pink Bloom journal entry too - A valence scatter of every mood you log, showing how your year actually felt - All data stays on your device WHY APPLE HEALTH - Uses Apple's clinical State of Mind taxonomy, not our own labels - You can revoke or delete anytime in Settings > Privacy & Security > Health - Health shares this with other apps you authorize, never with us REQUIREMENTS - iPhone with iOS 26 or later - Health access for State of Mind, to save each mood to Apple Health. Without it, your moods are saved in Pink Bloom only WITHOUT PRO Everything is unlocked for your first 3 days. After that, up to 3 blooms in total. PRO ($2 monthly / $13 annual / $29 lifetime) - Unlimited blooms Subscription Details - Pro Monthly: $2 / month - Pro Annual: $13 / year - Lifetime: $29 one-time Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled in Settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://danielius.studio/pink-bloom/terms Privacy Policy: https://danielius.studio/pink-bloom/privacy

Screenshots

Bladder Journal4 screens
Pink Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bladder Journal at every 3 days against Pink Bloom's every 2 weeks. Bladder Journal also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 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. Bladder Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pink Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bladder Journal ships an update every 3 days, Pink Bloom every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bladder Journal versus Pink Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBladder JournalPink Bloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJulien CheronDanielius Chalikovas

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bladder Journal

Subscriptions4
  • Audio Analysis Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Audio Analysis 1 Month Plan$4.991 Month
  • Audio Analysis 3 Month Plan$12.993 Months
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  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Deep Insights$9.99
3 purchases

Pink Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Pro Annual$13.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.00

Questions

Is Bladder Journal free?
Bladder Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pink Bloom free?
Pink Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bladder Journal or Pink Bloom have ads?
Neither Bladder Journal nor Pink Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bladder Journal or Pink Bloom?
Bladder Journal ships an update every 3 days, and Pink Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bladder Journal was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pink Bloom on October 4, 2026.

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