Comparison

Era vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Era

Features
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Era is a minimal, mindful breathing app designed to help you slow down, refocus, and reset. Follow a simple rhythm β€” breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 2, release for 4 β€” and feel stress melt away in just three rounds. Set gentle reminders to pause and breathe throughout your day, build healthy habits, and track how often you take time to relax. Era’s clean interface and analytics help you see your progress without distractions. Whether you’re winding down for sleep, easing anxiety, or improving focus, Era brings calm to your routine. Perfect for: β€’ Reducing stress and finding relief β€’ Improving focus and mindfulness β€’ Creating a daily meditation habit β€’ Supporting better sleep and relaxation Features: β€’ Guided breathing pacer & timer β€’ Smart notifications to stay consistent β€’ Minimal design for focus and clarity β€’ Insights into your breathing patterns Take a moment. Breathe. Find your calm with Era.

About

Bloom

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Bloom is the weight tracker that doesn't make you feel bad about your weight. Most apps show you a number and leave you to spiral. Bloom is different - it hides the number, watches the pattern, and helps you feel calm about what your body is doing over time. Meet Blossom Your personal companion on the journey. Blossom celebrates your check-ins, reacts to your streaks, and reminds you that weight is just data - not your worth. HOW IT WORKS β†’ Scan your scale with your camera β†’ Bloom reads the number so you don't have to β†’ Blossom tracks the pattern quietly in the background β†’ You see trends, not daily noise BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO: - Get anxious stepping on the scale - Want awareness without obsession - Are tired of apps that judge every gram - Just want to know if things are moving in the right direction NO NUMBERS. NO PRESSURE. NO GUILT. Bloom never shows raw numbers on screen. Instead you see gentle trend directions, weekly patterns, and Blossom's encouraging reactions - nothing more. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account required. No cloud. No sharing. Everything is private and stored locally on your iPhone. Bloom is not a medical app and does not provide health or dietary advice. BLOOM UNLIMITED Unlock deeper pattern insights and longer trend views: - 3 Months - auto-renews every 3 months - Yearly - auto-renews annually - Lifetime - one-time purchase, yours forever Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: andersenapps.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: andersenapps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Era4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Era at every 2 weeks against Bloom's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Era sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Era ships an update every 2 weeks, Bloom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Era versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEraBloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander PicardAndersen Apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Era

One-time1
  • Era Lifetime Access$9.99
3 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Months14 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Yearly14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bloom Unlimited - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Era free?
Era is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Era or Bloom have ads?
Neither Era nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Era or Bloom?
Era ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bloom every 2 months. Most recently, Era was updated on September 13, 2026 and Bloom on September 21, 2026.

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