Comparison

Tether vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Tether

Features
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Living with chronic sensitivities can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Tether is a personal health companion designed for anyone dealing with environmental triggers, food sensitivities, nervous system overload, or complex chronic symptoms. Track your experiences, identify patterns, and receive personalized AI-powered insights, all in one place. YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH JOURNAL Log symptoms, foods, supplements, exposures, events, and recovery activities in seconds. Tether’s smart journal helps connect the dots between what you eat, what you encounter, and how you feel. CORTEX, YOUR AI HEALTH COMPANION Ask Cortex anything about your health journey. Powered by advanced AI and grounded in your personal data, Cortex offers thoughtful, informed guidance tailored to your specific triggers, safe items, and sensitivity profile. It is like having a wise friend who understands biology and takes your symptoms seriously. FOOD SCANNER Snap a photo of any food label or ingredient list. Tether analyzes it against your personal trigger and safe item lists, flagging potential concerns and suggesting alternatives. HEALING PROTOCOL LIBRARY Access a curated library of evidence-informed protocols across three tiers: Immediate Relief, Maintenance Routines, and Deep Repair Strategies. From breathwork to vagal toning to gut support, find guided tools that meet you where you are. SENSITIVITY PROFILE Build a living map of your body’s responses. Track triggers, safe items, and items you are testing. Watch your profile evolve as you learn what works for your unique biology. SYSTEM CHECK Take a guided assessment to explore which body systems may be contributing to your symptoms, including immune balance, nervous system regulation, histamine pathways, and gut health. INSIGHTS AND PATTERNS Tether analyzes your journal entries to surface patterns you might otherwise miss. See connections between your symptoms, triggers, exposures, and daily habits over time. ALSO INCLUDED: • Daily streak tracking to build consistent logging habits • Supplement tracker • Save and bookmark healing protocols • Saved food scan results for quick reference • Optional daily affirmations • Dark mode • Secure cloud backup when signed in • Data export and full data control Tether is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bloom

Decode your unique biology and find relief from digestive issues. This AI-powered scanner analyzes meals in real-time to identify gut triggers, offering personalized insights and a library of gut-friendly recipes.

Highlights
  • AI meal scanning for home-cooked and restaurant meals
  • Personalized Gut Intelligence Score
  • Symptom and pattern detection for trigger identification
  • Library of 500+ Celiac & IBS safe recipes
  • Voice note logging for quick symptom recording
  • Privacy-first data security
Features
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Stop guessing. Start healing. Are you struggling with persistent bloating, stomach pain, or the frustration of IBS? Whether you are navigating a new Celiac diagnosis, following a strict Low FODMAP diet, or simply trying to find relief from food sensitivities — Bloom is the only gut health companion designed to decode your unique biology. Bloom moves beyond the basic food diary. Using advanced AI Meal Scanning technology, Bloom acts as a personal health detective in your pocket, helping you find your gut triggers in real-time. THE AI FOOD SCANNER: BEYOND BARCODES Most food scanners only read labels on a box. Bloom's AI Vision analyzes real, home-cooked, or restaurant meals. Simply point your camera to get an instant analysis of how your plate affects your digestion, energy, and inflammation. YOUR PERSONALIZED GUT HEALTH SCORE Get a daily 0-100 Gut Intelligence Score. Unlike generic calorie counters, Bloom calculates your score based on your specific symptoms, fiber intake, and fermented food targets. See exactly how your choices impact your microbiome day by day. IDENTIFY YOUR SYMPTOM TRIGGERS Stop the endless cycle of "What made me sick?" Our Symptom Tracker and Wellness Check-ins allow you to log mood, energy levels, and digestion. Bloom's AI then finds the hidden correlations—identifying the root cause of your bloating or brain fog. 500+ CELIAC & IBS SAFE RECIPES Eating for your gut shouldn't feel like a restriction. Access a massive library of Gluten-Free, FODMAP-friendly, and gut-healing recipes. From fermented sourdough to low-inflammatory desserts, find meals that make you feel light and energized. WHY CHOOSE BLOOM? • Instant AI Meal Analysis: No manual searching or typing required. • Symptom & Pattern Detection: Spot the link between stress, sleep, and your gut. • Voice Note Logging: Quickly record how you feel on the go. • Privacy-First: Your sensitive health data is encrypted and secure. BUILT BY EXPERTS, TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS Bloom is built by the team behind Bloom Cooking, trusted by over 10,000+ health-focused foodies. We specialize in 100% gluten-free living and science-backed digestive wellness. Whether you are managing SIBO, IBD, GERD, or just want to optimize your gut-brain axis, Bloom provides the data you need to eat with confidence. Take control of your digestion today. Download Bloom.

Screenshots

Tether4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom at none against Tether's 3. Bloom also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Tether sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tether ships an update every 2 months, Bloom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tether versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZachary LyonsVast Learning, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tether

Subscriptions2
  • Tether Premium$4.991 Month
  • Tether Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tether Premium$79.99
None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tether or Bloom have ads?
Neither Tether nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tether or Bloom?
Tether ships an update every 2 months, and Bloom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tether was updated on September 8, 2026 and Bloom on September 13, 2026.

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