Comparison

Bloom Tracker vs Moodnotes

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

Head to head
About

Bloom Tracker

This app uses your iPhone's camera to detect and capture moments of significant change, like blooming flowers or pet antics. It analyzes your camera feed 24/7, taking high-resolution photos when motion or changes exceed your set sensitivity. Ideal for nature, pets, education, and creative projects.

Highlights
  • Motion and change detection
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Customizable sensitivity levels
  • 24/7 camera monitoring
  • High-resolution image capture
  • Supports iOS 16.6+
Features
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Bloom Track – Never Miss a Moment Would you stay up all night waiting for a rare night-blooming flower to open? With Bloom Track, simply set your desired sensitivity level—then let your iPhone do the watching while you rest. This intuitive app monitors your camera feed 24/7, capturing high-resolution photos the moment it detects meaningful changes. Perfect for: Nature magic: Buds blooming, plants growing, or wildlife surprises. Pet antics: Catch your furry friend’s solo adventures in crisp detail. Science & education: Ideal for lab experiments (e.g., chemical reactions, seed germination), classroom demos, or fieldwork documentation. Creative/security uses: Though overqualified as a security cam, we’re sure you’ll innovate! How it works: Bloom Track continuously analyzes your camera’s live preview, comparing frames to spot differences. When changes exceed your custom threshold, it snaps a perfect shot. Adjust sensitivity and scan frequency to match your needs—no more blind guessing with time-lapses or grainy video stills! Why choose Bloom Track? No subscriptions, no in-app purchases – Pay once, use forever across all your devices. Optimized for efficiency: Supports iOS 16.6+, giving older iPhones a new purpose. Battery-friendly: Tap to dim the screen; wake it with a touch. (For multi-hour/day monitoring, just plug your phone in.) Stop missing life’s fleeting wonders—or critical lab moments. Let Bloom Track capture them for you. v2.11 -> v2.12 - What's New and More From Us menu implemented - App information updated for the new 13+/16+/18+ age-rating system

About

Moodnotes

A private digital journal that allows you to securely store your thoughts, secrets, and memories with a locking mechanism. It offers a clean interface for writing and reflection, ensuring your personal space remains protected.

Highlights
  • Secure locking mechanism
  • Private storage for thoughts and memories
  • Clean writing interface
  • Photo journaling capabilities
  • Auto-renewable subscription options
Features
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Experience the freedom of expression with our premium Lock Diary. Designed for those who value privacy, this diary features a secure locking mechanism to keep your deepest thoughts, secrets, and personal reflections safe from prying eyes. With a clean interface and secure storage, it’s your personal space to write, reflect, and protect your memories. Subscription Information: Premium Subscription (Auto-Renewable) Weekly Plan: $0.99 per week Monthly Plan: $1.99 per month Yearly Plan: $7.99 per year This is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/diary-aprivatephotojournal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/diary-aprivatephotojournal/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Bloom Tracker4 screens
Moodnotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moodnotes at Free against Bloom Tracker's $4.99. Moodnotes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Bloom Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Moodnotes is free to download; Bloom Tracker costs $4.99 up front. Moodnotes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Bloom Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloom Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moodnotes has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Moodnotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bloom Tracker versus Moodnotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloom TrackerMoodnotes
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiulong ZhaoJabed Hasan

Customer experience

Bloom Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moodnotes

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Bloom Tracker

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Moodnotes

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time FreeFree

Questions

Is Bloom Tracker free?
Bloom Tracker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moodnotes free?
Moodnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bloom Tracker or Moodnotes?
Bloom Tracker is rated higher. Bloom Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Moodnotes averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Bloom Tracker or Moodnotes have ads?
Neither Bloom Tracker nor Moodnotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloom Tracker or Moodnotes?
Bloom Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Moodnotes every 10 days. Most recently, Bloom Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Moodnotes on October 28, 2026.

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