Comparison

Beacon vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Beacon

Connect with other mothers during challenging postpartum moments. Share your experience anonymously on a live map, track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access helpful resources and community support.

Highlights
  • Live map of awake mothers
  • Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracker
  • Mood and wellness tracking
  • Postpartum journaling
  • Community forum
  • Expert resources and guides
  • Helpful tools and calculators
Features
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Motherhood is beautiful, but at 2AM when you're the only one awake, it can feel impossibly lonely. Beacon shows you that you're not alone and lets you connect with other moms in your neighborhood or across the globe. Open the app and see a live map of mothers who are awake right now, near you. Light your own beacon so another mom knows she's not the only one up. Track your mood, log your baby's feeds, sleep, and diaper changes and connect with a community of women who truly get it. LIGHT YOUR BEACON Share your light anonymously and see thousands of other moms' beacons glowing across the map. Locations are randomized within 10 miles of your true location to keep you safe while helping you feel connected. Knowing other mothers are awake and showing up is a powerful reminder: you are not alone in this. CIRCLES: YOUR SMALL GROUP OF MOMS Get matched into a private Circle of a few moms like you, based on where you are in your motherhood journey. Circles are small on purpose, so it feels like real friendship. BABY TRACKER Log your baby's feedings, sleep, and diaper changes in seconds. See patterns over time and simplify those conversations with your pediatrician or partner. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, Beacon makes tracking effortless. MOOD & WELLNESS TRACKING Log your mood, sleep, energy, and emotions each day. Watch patterns unfold over time and gain real insight into your mental health during postpartum recovery. Use your mood data to start honest conversations with your partner, provider, or therapist. POSTPARTUM JOURNAL Capture your thoughts, milestones, and feelings as you navigate early motherhood. Write when you need to process, celebrate, or simply vent. Your journal is private and always there when you need it. COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with other moms in a private, supportive space. Ask questions, share your story, offer encouragement, or just vent without judgment. No highlight reels — just real mothers supporting each other through the ups and downs. TRUSTED GUIDES & RESOURCES Access expert-backed information written specifically for postpartum life — from healing tips and nutrition guidance to relationship advice, mental health tools, and newborn care essentials. HELPFUL TOOLS & CALCULATORS Simplify your day with breastfeeding and pumping calculators, postpartum exercise guidance, recovery checklists, and daily self-care reminders including mindfulness exercises and gentle movement ideas. SAFE & PRIVATE Your location, data, and personal information are always protected. Beacons appear only as randomized points within 10 miles of your true location. WHY MOMS LOVE BEACON Real, honest, and supportive — not another highlight reel. Beacon helps you see that you're part of something bigger: a network of mothers lighting up the world together. Whether you're a first-time mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent balancing it all, or someone healing from postpartum anxiety or depression, Beacon is a gentle reminder that your light matters. Download Beacon today. Even in your darkest nights, there are lights shining with you. Subscription Information: Beacon offers optional premium subscriptions with auto-renewable billing: Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $59.99/year (save 50%) Premium features include detailed mood tracking, baby tracker, AI-powered insights, advanced analytics, community forum access, postpartum journal, and premium guides. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kindred-spirits-beacon.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bloom

This app offers a daily sanctuary for mothers to nurture their faith amidst the challenges of parenting. It provides devotionals, journaling prompts, guided prayer, and full Bible access to support spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Daily devotional content
  • Personalized journaling prompts
  • Guided prayer sessions
  • Full Bible access
  • Spiritual growth tracking
  • Ambient sound options
Features
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FAITH MEETS MOTHERHOOD Being a mother is beautiful, challenging, and often overwhelming. Between diaper changes, school runs, meals, and bedtime routines, finding time for your faith can feel impossible. That's why we created Bloom — your daily sanctuary for spiritual growth, designed specifically for busy moms like you. RENEW YOUR FAITH DAILY Start each morning with purpose and peace. Our carefully crafted devotionals speak directly to the joys, struggles, and sacred moments of motherhood. Each reflection takes just a few minutes but leaves a lasting impact on your day. Whether you're sipping coffee before the kids wake up or stealing a quiet moment during nap time, we meet you where you are. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR DAILY JOURNEY DAILY DEVOTIONAL CONTENT - Fresh, inspiring quote every single day - Scripture reading with biblical context - Thoughtful devotional written for mothers - Weekly themes to guide your spiritual focus - Practical wisdom you can apply immediately PERSONAL JOURNAL - Reflect on daily prompts tailored for mothers - Clean, open writing space to capture your thoughts - Look back on past entries and see your growth - A private space for honest reflection and gratitude GUIDED PRAYER TIME - Quiet your heart with peaceful ambient sounds - Choose from rain, ocean waves, or silent reflection - 1-minute guided timer to center your spirit - Create your own sacred space anywhere - No distractions — just you and God FULL BIBLE ACCESS - Complete Bible text at your fingertips - Browse all 66 books of Scripture - Easy chapter-by-chapter navigation - Bookmarks your place automatically - Study God's Word on your own schedule TRACK YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH - See your daily completion progress - Celebrate every day you show up for your faith - Archive your journey to look back on - Track your reading streak and stay consistent WHY MOTHERS LOVE THIS APP - Devotional app designed specifically for moms - Beautiful, calming design that brings peace to your day - No pressure — just encouragement and grace - Perfect for moms in any stage: pregnancy, infancy, toddlers, teens, or adult children - Flexible enough to fit your unique schedule YOUR DAILY ROUTINE 1. Open your Quote for daily inspiration 2. Read the Scripture passage selected for you 3. Reflect on the Devotional written for mothers 4. Journal your thoughts with a guided prompt 5. Spend a minute in guided Prayer 6. Check off your progress and move forward with peace FOR EVERY SEASON OF MOTHERHOOD Whether you're a new mom navigating sleepless nights, a seasoned parent juggling multiple kids, or somewhere in between — this app is for you. Our content addresses the real issues mothers face: exhaustion, comparison, identity beyond motherhood, marriage while parenting, finding joy in chaos, and seeking God in the everyday moments. START YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TODAY You don't need hours of free time or a quiet house to grow spiritually. You just need a willing heart. Take control of your spiritual journey and discover what it means to be a woman of faith and a mother who leads her family closer to God. Download Bloom now and transform your mornings with intentional time with God. YOUR DAILY MOMENT OF RENEWAL IS WAITING Start today. Grow daily. Find peace in the journey. Terms of Use: https://bloomdevotional.com/terms

Screenshots

Beacon4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Beacon at 510 against Bloom's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Bloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Beacon against 5.0 for Bloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 510 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon ships an update every 9 days, Bloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beacon versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaconBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (510 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings510 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeagan ScottBrady Heinrich

Customer experience

Beacon

All ratings495 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.2%

Bloom

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beacon

Subscriptions3
  • Beacon Premium (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Beacon Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beacon Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bloom Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Beacon free?
Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beacon or Bloom?
Bloom is rated higher. Beacon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Bloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Beacon or Bloom have ads?
Neither Beacon nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon or Bloom?
Beacon ships an update every 9 days, and Bloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beacon was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bloom on October 24, 2026.

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