Comparison

Getsuka vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Getsuka

Features
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Getsuka is a cycle journal that draws on the four phases of the moon as an analogy for the menstrual cycle. Sister app to Tsukuyomi. — FOUR PHASES — • Menstrual (new moon) — quiet reflection • Follicular (waxing) — energy returning • Ovulation (full moon) — peak brilliance • Luteal (waning) — introspection — FREE FEATURES — • Beautiful moon-phase calendar • Easy log entry (Today / Yesterday / 2 days ago shortcuts) • 4-phase indicator • 8 mood types • 6 basic symptoms • Dusty rose theme — GETSUKA PRO (Subscription) — • Mood × cycle insights • All 14 symptoms tracking • 3 premium themes • Daily reflection prompts for each phase (4 free prompts, 12 total with Pro) — PRIVACY FIRST — • All data stays on your device • No cloud sync, no account required • Zero ads, zero tracking — SUBSCRIPTION TERMS — • Getsuka Pro offers monthly and yearly plans • Prices and periods are shown in the app and on the App Store purchase sheet • Payment charged to Apple ID on confirmation • Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before end of period • Manage/cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions — IMPORTANT — Predictions are estimates from past records, not medical advice. Please consult a physician for health concerns. Daily prompts are for journaling and reflection only; they are not medical predictions, diagnosis, or advice. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

About

Bloom

This app offers a private space for daily wellness, allowing you to track your mood, journal thoughts, monitor your cycle, and receive daily affirmations. It prioritizes user privacy with local-first storage and optional iCloud backup, providing insights into your well-being patterns.

Highlights
  • Mood check-ins with emotion logging
  • Journaling with prompts and gratitude practice
  • Cycle tracking for periods and symptoms
  • Daily affirmations and favorites
  • Visual summaries of mood and cycle patterns
  • Local-first data storage for privacy
  • Optional private iCloud backup
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Bloom is your gentle, local-first companion for daily wellness — no account, no social feed, and no clutter. Check in with your mood, journal your thoughts, track your cycle, and begin each morning with an affirmation. Your entries stay on your device unless you choose optional private iCloud backup, keeping the experience calm, private, and personal. WHAT BLOOM OFFERS Mood Check-ins Log how you feel with a simple scale, add emotions and notes, and view patterns across weeks and months. Journaling and Gratitude Write freely or choose from thoughtful prompts. Keep a daily gratitude practice and revisit your private entries whenever you want. Cycle Tracking Log periods, flow, and symptoms. Bloom shows your cycle day, estimates your next period, and helps you understand your current phase. Daily Affirmations Start the day with a handpicked affirmation, browse by category, and save your favorites. Patterns and Insights Explore mood trends, cycle patterns, and gratitude statistics in clear visual summaries. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account or sign-in is required. Export, restore, or delete your device data anytime from Settings. Optional iCloud backup stores recovery snapshots in your own iCloud account. Bloom is for anyone who wants a beautiful wellness journal, simple cycle tracking, thoughtful mood check-ins, and a calm space for self-care. No subscription is needed to get started. Optional premium features are available when you want them. Privacy Policy: https://ralpberrylabs.com/bloom/privacy Terms of Use: https://ralpberrylabs.com/bloom/terms Support: https://ralpberrylabs.com/bloom/support

Screenshots

Getsuka1 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Getsuka and Bloom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Getsuka sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bloom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Getsuka ships an update fortnightly, Bloom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Getsuka versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetsukaBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncBLUEPEAK GLOBAL LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Getsuka

Subscriptions2
  • Getsuka Pro$2.991 Month
  • Getsuka Pro$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Cookie$1.99
  • Cake$5.99
2 purchases

Bloom

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Bloom Yearly Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Getsuka free?
Getsuka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Getsuka or Bloom have ads?
Neither Getsuka nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Getsuka or Bloom?
Getsuka ships an update fortnightly, and Bloom weekly. Most recently, Getsuka was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bloom on October 24, 2026.

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