# Hook vs Fresh Bloom

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fresh Bloom at every 5 days against Hook's every 2 months. Fresh Bloom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Hook's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fresh Bloom sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fresh Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Hook ships an update every 2 months, Fresh Bloom every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook | Fresh Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-intimacy-tracker/id6765845692/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-bloom/id6773153085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Andre Suhartanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824125348) | [Fresh Bloom Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773153087) |

## What reviewers say

### Hook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-intimacy-tracker/id6765845692)

A private journal for your intimate life, keeping all entries securely on your device. Track partners, moods, locations, and protection details to gain insights into your personal story. Optional iCloud backup and STI test reminders are available.

**Highlights:** Private intimacy journal, On-device data storage, Partner profiles, Mood and location tracking, Protection and notes, Visual insights and patterns, Optional iCloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Fresh Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-bloom/id6773153085)

Discover real flower blooms in your vicinity with a community-driven map. View photos, stories, and timing of nearby flowers, and contribute your own sightings. Save favorites and manage content for a reliable and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Community flower map, Discover nearby blooms, Post flower photos, Save favorite blooms, Mark bloom visits, Report inappropriate content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Garden Helper | $4.99 | per month |
| Support a Flower | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep Fresh Bloom Blooming | $4.99 | one-time |
| Help Cover App Costs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Bloom Champion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bloom Patron | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook free?

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

### Is Fresh Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hook or Fresh Bloom?

Fresh Bloom is rated higher. Hook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fresh Bloom averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hook or Fresh Bloom have ads?

Neither Hook nor Fresh Bloom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hook or Fresh Bloom?

Hook ships an update every 2 months, and Fresh Bloom every 5 days. Most recently, Hook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fresh Bloom on November 5, 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.*