# Pourist vs Bloom Session

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bloom Session at none against Pourist's 4. Bloom Session also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pourist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pourist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bloom Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pourist ships an update every 10 days, Bloom Session every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pourist | Bloom Session |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [L2N Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882910101) | [HeeChan Jeong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808329776) |

## What reviewers say

### Pourist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pourist-pour-over-coffee-log/id6760158068)

Log your pour-over coffee brews, get personalized recipes based on your beans and gear, and refine future cups with simple feedback. Discover certified recipes, track your coffee journey with detailed stats, and find local cafes.

**Highlights:** Personalized pour-over recipes, Brew timer with Lock Screen support, Feedback loop for recipe refinement, Bean and coffee log, Certified barista recipes, Cafe map and log, Customizable app moods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pourist Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pourist Plus Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Ink Mood Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sky Mood Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


### Bloom Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-session/id6808329774)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pourist free?

Pourist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bloom Session free?

Bloom Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pourist or Bloom Session have ads?

Pourist shows ads; Bloom Session does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pourist or Bloom Session?

Pourist ships an update every 10 days, and Bloom Session every 9 days. Most recently, Pourist was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bloom Session on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*