Comparison

Bloom vs Total Focus

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

Head to head
About

Bloom

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Bloom helps you practice real interviews with AI. Upload your CV, pick an interview round (recruiter screening, hiring manager, culture fit, or general), and answer questions out loud. You’ll get instant, targeted feedback and a concise summary to improve faster. What’s in this version: - AI-generated interview questions tailored to your CV and role - Live speech-to-text capture and system text-to-speech - Per‑question insights plus an overall performance summary - Recruiter‑style CV notes to highlight strengths and gaps - Resume/continue an interview if you pause Getting started: 1) Create an account with email and password. 2) Check your inbox and tap “Confirm email” (opens the app - if not manually go back to the app). 3) Complete onboarding and upload a PDF CV (max 5 MB). 4) Start an interview: allow Microphone and Speech Recognition when prompted. Privacy and data: Your data is stored securely and can be deleted anytime via Settings → Delete Account. Should you need any support, have questions to ask or want to report a bug, email us at hello@tryblooming.com. Thank you for helping us shape Bloom into the best way to prepare for your next interview! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Total Focus

This app helps you reduce screen time by adding friction to accessing distracting applications. You can lock apps manually, on a schedule, or during focus sessions, and unlock them using controlled physical actions like scanning QR codes or tapping NFC tags.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Unlock with physical actions (NFC, QR, barcode)
  • Scheduled focus sessions
  • Prevent impulse app deletion
  • Manual unlock option
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
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Break distractions on purpose. Total Focus helps you reduce screen time by adding real world friction between you and your most distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you decide how and when apps can be unlocked. Lock apps manually, on a schedule, or during focus sessions, and unlock them only using actions you control. LOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose which apps you want to block. Social media, games, or anything pulling your attention away. Start a focus session or set automatic schedules that enforce your rules. UNLOCK APPS WITH PHYSICAL ACTIONS To regain access, require an intentional action: Tap an NFC tag Scan a QR code Scan a barcode Or unlock manually, if you allow it This turns mindless scrolling into a conscious choice. SCHEDULE FOCUS AUTOMATICALLY Create recurring schedules so app blocking happens automatically during work hours, mornings, evenings, or whenever you need uninterrupted time. PREVENT IMPULSE APP DELETION (OPTIONAL) You can enable an option that prevents deleting the app helping you stay committed instead of bypassing your own rules. This setting is always optional and fully controlled by you. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN CONTROL No forced lock ins No accounts required to get started Total Focus is designed to help you build healthier phone habits, not punish you. DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT RESULTS Whether you are: Trying to focus at work Reducing social media usage Studying without distractions Building better daily habits Total Focus helps you follow through. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. We do not track what you do outside the app or sell your data. Take control of your attention, one intentional action at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Total Focus requires a subscription after a free trial session. See subscription options in the app.

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
Total Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Total Focus's 5. On price, ads, 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. Total Focus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bloom versus Total Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomTotal Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwapnil BapatEdwin Nino Delgado

In-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Total Focus

Subscriptions3
  • Total Focus Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Total Focus Pro$3.991 Month
  • Total Focus Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Emergency Unlock$3.99
  • Total Focus Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total Focus free?
Total Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloom or Total Focus have ads?
Neither Bloom nor Total Focus shows ads.

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