Comparison

Glow vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Glow

Features
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Find calm in seconds with the simplest yet beautiful meditation timer. Glow helps you pause, breathe, and recenter without complicated setup or overwhelming options. • Distraction-free meditation timer Just set your session length and go. Optional gentle interval bells and a subtle progress ring keep you aware without pulling your focus. • Gentle breathing guidance Close your eyes and let subtle vibraphone sounds guide inhale and exhale, or follow the softly glowing orb that expands and contracts with your breath. Choose from proven patterns including equal breathing, box breathing, deep relaxing 4-7-8, and more — all ready with one tap. • Seamless HealthKit integration Automatically sync your meditation minutes to the Health app after each completed session, so you can track your mindfulness practice. • No ads, no configuration No sound libraries to browse, no complex intervals to set up. Open the app and start instantly. Perfect for quick breath breaks, daily mindfulness, or winding down before sleep. Glow – a moment well spent.

About

Bloom

Features
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Bloom: Cultivate Daily Happiness with Gratitude & Mindfulness. Discover Bloom, your personal sanctuary designed to brighten your days and enhance your mental well-being. In just a few moments each day, reflect on three good things that made you smile, and watch your positive mindset flourish. Why Choose Bloom? - Simple & Effective Gratitude Journal: Easily log 3 positive things every day. A simple daily habit that transforms your mindset and fosters positive psychology. - Track Your Progress: Our detailed insights and statistics section gives you a clear overview of your gratitude journey. See how small joys add up and influence your overall happiness. - Relive Your Memories: The complete history allows you to revisit past entries, reminisce on happy moments, and build a lifetime archive of your joy. - Breathwork for Instant Calm: Integrated directly into the app, the guided box breathing & cardiac coherence mode helps regulate your respiration, reduce stress, and find deep inner peace. - Personalize Your Experience: Your app, your vibe! Choose from a variety of beautiful themes and select the app icon that inspires you the most to match your unique style. Bloom Helps You: - Build a sustainable, positive daily routine. - Reduce daily stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. - Improve your mood, sleep, and overall life satisfaction. - Boost your emotional resilience and mental health. - Cultivate a deep, lasting attitude of appreciation. Key Features: - Quick daily logging of 3 "good things". - In-depth statistics on your entries (streaks, frequency, themes). - Chronological history of your gratitude journals. - Guided cardiac coherence and breathing exercises with haptic feedback. - Customization options: premium themes and alternative app icons. - Beautiful, intuitive, and calming minimalist user interface. Join the Bloom today to cultivate a more positive, mindful, and grateful mind. Download Bloom and let your well-being flourish! EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glow4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glow at none against Bloom's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Glow versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowBloom
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRZYSZTOF GASZYNSKIMickael Lamotte

In-app purchases

None

Glow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom Plus$1.991 Month
  • Bloom Plus$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bloom Plus Lifetime$24.99

Questions

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

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