Comparison

DripMap vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

DripMap

Features
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DripMap is the social map for indie coffee lovers. Discover the best independent coffee shops near you, share every pour with a global community, earn perks at your favorite spots, and connect with people who take their coffee as seriously as you do. No chains. No noise. Just the places — and the people — that care about what's in the cup. DRIPS — SHARE EVERY CUP Drips are the heartbeat of DripMap. Every coffee you drink becomes a post — a photo, a rating, a note — shared to a feed of fellow coffee lovers around the world. • Post your morning latte. Your afternoon cortado. Your weekend pourover. • Scroll a live global feed of what people are drinking right now • Comment, react, and trade recommendations with coffee lovers from Melbourne to Montreal • Follow shops, cities, and people whose taste you trust • Build a visual journal of your coffee journey — every cup, every city, every roaster Think of it as a worldwide conversation about coffee, one pour at a time. DISCOVER GREAT COFFEE • Explore a live map of independent coffee shops — curated by the community, not algorithms • Search by vibe: cozy, laptop-friendly, great matcha, patio, quiet, open late • See real Drips from real customers before you walk in • Find hidden gems on trips with our city-by-city discovery feed RATE, RANK, REPRESENT • Rate every pour and build your personal coffee journal • Climb the leaderboard with fellow sippers in your city • Earn badges and recognition for your taste and consistency • Your Drips help other coffee lovers discover what you love JOIN DRIPCLUB Become a DripClub member for less than the cost of a single latte: • 10% off at every DripMap PRO+ partner shop • Exclusive member perks, early access to events, and roaster drops • Priority on new features and DripClub-only content • Support the indie coffee scene in a direct, meaningful way Monthly or annual plans. Cancel anytime. FOR SHOP OWNERS Run an independent coffee shop? Claim your shop and unlock Shop PRO or Shop PRO+ to: • Own your shop's presence on DripMap • Post updates, menu changes, and events to your followers • See every Drip posted from your shop in real time • Access analytics on visits, ratings, and community engagement • Offer exclusive DripClub member discounts to drive regulars through the door • Stand out with a verified, owner-managed listing FOR COFFEE LOVERS, BY COFFEE LOVERS DripMap was built by a team obsessed with third-wave coffee. Every feature is designed around one question: does this help real coffee drinkers find, share, and talk about better coffee? We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. The only people paying us are the people who love coffee enough to join DripClub or run a shop. That's the whole business. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS DripMap is free to download and use. The following auto-renewing subscriptions are available: • DripClub Monthly — $0.99/month • DripClub Annual — $9.99/year • Shop PRO Monthly — $39.98/month (shop owners only) • Shop PRO Annual — $444.44/year (shop owners only) • Shop PRO+ Monthly — $28.88/month (shop owners only) • Shop PRO+ Annual — $298.88/year (shop owners only) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://dripmap.space/privacy Terms of Service: https://dripmap.space/terms Questions? Visit https://dripmap.space/support or email jason@dripmap.space Find your next great cup. Post your next Drip. Join DripMap today.

About

Bloom

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Bloom is a guide to specialty coffee shops worth visiting. Every shop is reviewed by a curator before it appears. Submissions pass an eligibility quiz covering espresso, brew methods, sourcing, and equipment. The bar is "actually third-wave," not "popular on Google Maps." What you get - A quality tier for every shop, from Hidden gem to Exceptional - Photos and menus for every listing, so you know what to order - Filter by tier, brew method, or attributes like single origin and in-house roasting - Save the ones you want to visit, ready offline Who Bloom is for - People who care about origin, roast, and preparation - Travelers who want signal, not noise, in a new city - Anyone tired of "best coffee in town" lists ranked by foot traffic How shops get in Submit a shop you love. Walk through a short eligibility quiz, add an exterior photo and a menu shot, and a curator will review within a few days. If it fits the bar, it lands on the map for everyone. Privacy Photos are stripped of EXIF and GPS before upload. Menu text is extracted on your device. We don't sell or share data. Full details at thebloomguide.app/privacy. Questions or a shop to recommend? support@thebloomguide.app

Screenshots

DripMap4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloom at weekly against DripMap's every 2 weeks. DripMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. DripMap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bloom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DripMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Bloom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DripMap versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDripMapBloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJason MaggioStefan Bekker

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DripMap

Subscriptions6
  • DripClub Monthly$0.991 Month
  • DripClub Annual$9.991 Year
  • Shop PRO+ (Monthly)$29.991 Month
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  • Shop PRO (Monthly)$39.991 Month
  • Shop PRO+ (Annual)$289.991 Year
  • Shop PRO (Annual)$449.991 Year
3 purchases

Bloom

One-time3
  • Espresso Shot$0.99
  • Pour-over$2.99
  • Half-pound bag$5.99

Questions

Is DripMap free?
DripMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DripMap or Bloom have ads?
Neither DripMap nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DripMap or Bloom?
DripMap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bloom weekly. Most recently, DripMap was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bloom on October 7, 2026.

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