Comparison

Soba vs Bloom Together

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

Head to head
About

Soba

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Stay close without the pressure. Soba is the couples app that knows when not to push. Share how you're feeling, end the day together, and stay close across any distance — without turning every check-in into a chore. RESPECT BOUNDARIES Need a moment? Tap "Need Space" and your partner knows instantly — no awkward texts needed. It's emotional intelligence built into an app. STAY IN SYNC Share your daily mood and see your two timelines build side by side. No more guessing — just honest, simple check-ins that help you understand each other better. END THE DAY TOGETHER Good Night check-ins turn bedtime into a shared ritual. Write what you're grateful for, share your thoughts, and build a streak of nightly connection — even when you're apart. TALK ABOUT WHAT MATTERS Conversation starters spark real connection. Thoughtful prompts — including Would You Rather, fun, and long-distance questions — help you go deeper than "how was your day?" and discover things you never knew about each other. PLAN SURPRISES Keep a shared gift wishlist so you always know what to get. Add items, set price ranges, and never forget a hint again. MAP YOUR STORY Track every country you've visited together, plan bucket list trips, and log travel budgets. Watch your shared adventure map grow over time. BUILT FOR DISTANCE Every feature is designed for couples who can't always be in the same room. Real-time sync means you're always connected, across any distance or time zone. SOBA PREMIUM Soba is free to use. Daily moods, Need Space, Good Night reflections, streaks and your shared calendar are all included. Premium adds your partner's mood and Mood Chemistry chart, their gift wishlist, unlimited conversation cards, and the shared travel map. Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, and it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Download Soba and start celebrating your relationship today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.jonori.com/privacy-policy

About

Bloom Together

This app provides a private shared space for couples to save memories, stay connected daily, and grow together. Features include shared timelines, real-time doodling, couple games, and personalized suggestions for dates and conversations.

Highlights
  • Shared memory timeline
  • Real-time doodling
  • Couple games and conversation starters
  • Mood check-ins
  • Date idea suggestions
  • Future letters
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Your relationship deserves more than chats and counters. Bloom Together is your private shared space as a couple - a place to save memories, stay connected every day, and grow together, whether you're side by side or miles apart. CORE EXPERIENCE MEMORIES - Save your moments in beautiful photo frames - Add captions, dates, and locations - Build a visual timeline of your relationship - Explore your story with the new Memories Map WIDGETS - See your partner, memories, and moments on your home and lock screen - Photo, doodle, countdown, and mood widgets - Stay connected at a glance, every day FUTURE LETTERS - Write letters to your future selves - Schedule for anniversaries, birthdays, or milestones - Open them together when the time comes STAY CONNECTED MOODS - Share how you feel with new mood check-ins - Stay emotionally in sync, even from a distance DATE IDEAS - Discover things to do together - Find inspiration for meaningful time, anywhere EVENTS - Track anniversaries and important dates - Never miss a moment that matters HAVE FUN TOGETHER LIVE DOODLE - Draw together in real time - Send doodles directly to your partner’s widget COUPLE GAMES - Thousands of questions across multiple modes - From lighthearted to deep conversations SMART SUGGESTIONS - Get personalized ideas for activities, gifts, and conversations - Learn what works best for your relationship over time MAKE IT YOURS - Customize with premium themes - Full privacy controls, with optional AI features - One subscription unlocks everything for both partners BLOOM PLUS One partner upgrades. Both unlock everything. - Unlimited features and content - All widgets, memories, and games - Premium letters and themes Subscription options available monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. --- Perfect for long distance couples, new couples, and those who want to grow together. Download Bloom Together and start building your relationship, every day. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.bloomcouples.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.bloomcouples.app/terms Support: support@bloomcouples.app Website: https://www.bloomcouples.app

Screenshots

Soba4 screens
Bloom Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soba at every 3 days against Bloom Together's weekly. Bloom Together's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Soba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bloom Together sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soba ships an update every 3 days, Bloom Together weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Soba versus Bloom Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSobaBloom Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (361 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB125 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperJONORI LTDKrish Singhania

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Soba

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual - Save 35%7 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Bloom Together

Subscriptions4
  • Bloom Plus Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Bloom Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Bloom Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Bloom Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bloom Plus Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Soba free?
Soba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom Together free?
Bloom Together is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soba or Bloom Together have ads?
Neither Soba nor Bloom Together shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soba or Bloom Together?
Soba ships an update every 3 days, and Bloom Together weekly. Most recently, Soba was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bloom Together on October 28, 2026.

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