Bloom vs Framewiser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bloom
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Bloom brings focus stacking to your iPhone. Shoot close-ups of flowers, insects, jewelry or small products, and get one photo where the whole subject is sharp. WHY STACKING? At macro distance, only a thin slice of your subject is in focus. Bloom solves that the way scientific and fine-art macro photographers do: it captures several frames at different focus distances and merges the sharp parts of each into a single image. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your iPhone at a subject at macro distance. 2. Check the focus with Focus Peaking. 3. Choose how many frames to stack. 4. Press the shutter. Bloom sweeps the focus from near to far and captures every frame, with a live CAPTURE counter. 5. Bloom merges them. BLOOMINGβ¦ turns into BLOOMED: your finished photo, with the depth and number of frames used shown next to it. CHOOSE YOUR STACK: 3, 5, 7, 9 OR 11 FRAMES More frames means more depth of field. Each option comes with a short explanation, and 5 frames is marked as Recommended: a good balance of speed and depth for most subjects. Use 3 frames when you need to be quick, and 7, 9 or 11 for taller subjects or when the subject holds completely still. FOCUS PEAKING A live edge overlay shows exactly which parts of your subject are sharp before you shoot. Switch it on or off with one tap on the Focus Peaking button, and choose red, green or white highlights to suit your subject. An intensity slider lets you tune how strong the overlay appears. NEW IN THIS VERSION Compare a single frame with your stacked result using the SINGLE | STACKED slider. Choose JPEG or HEIC for the finished photo and optionally save the individual frames to a βBloom framesβ album. Macro assist on the camera screen tells you to hold steady, that the subject is moving, or that you are ready to stack; switch it on or off in Settings. BLOOM PRO 3 and 5 frames are free. 7, 9 and 11 frames unlock with Bloom Pro: a single, one-time purchase of β¬2.99. No subscription, yours to keep. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No cloud. Everything is processed on your iPhone, offline. Your photos are saved to your photo library and to a dedicated Bloom album. Bloom works best with a steady hand or a tripod, and with subjects that stay still while the frames are captured.
Framewiser
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Anyone can take a photo. Framewiser helps you create one. Framewiser is a quiet photography coach that lives in your camera. As you frame a shot, Framewiser gives you one clear thought at a time. Move slightly left. Get a little closer. Give your subject more room. When the frame feels right, it simply says: Perfect. HOW IT WORKS Live composition guidance helps you frame your shot using simple, actionable suggestions. Start with Auto or Thirds, free. With Pro, add Centered, Golden, and Minimal for different ways of framing your shot. No jargon. No scores. No clutter. LEARN AS YOU SHOOT After you capture a photo, Framewiser gives you a short explanation of what worked, helping you develop your eye over time. PHOTOGRAPHIC LOOKS Give your photos a different character. Original and Mono are free. Pro adds Cinematic, Film, Noir, and Framewise β live in the viewfinder and kept in every shot. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera guidance runs on your iPhone. No account or sign-in is required. FRAMEWISER PRO Framewiser Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, available monthly, every 3 months, or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://framewise.pics/privacy/ Simple camera. Better eye.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloom at every 5 days against Framewiser's every 5 weeks. Bloom also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Framewiser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bloom ships an update every 5 days, Framewiser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloom | Framewiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mario Steenbergen | Tarun Joshi |
In-app purchases
Bloom
- Bloom Pro$2.99
Framewiser
- Framewiser Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Framewiser Pro 3 Months$3.993 Months
- Framewiser Pro Yearly$9.991 Year









