Bloom. vs Dot Mandala Art
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloom.
This app generates unique computational art where each pixel has a distinct color. Users can customize algorithms to influence the patterns and apply them as textures to various 3D shapes. It includes in-house music and options to save and reload custom creations.
- Self-generating, pseudo-random color patterns
- Pixel-level unique RGB color generation
- Apply images as textures on 3D shapes
- In-house music for generative art sessions
- Save and reload custom Bloom Documents
- Variety of 3D shape geometries
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Bloom is an app that generates computational art, which means images are created by algorithms rather than by hand, but users can customize parameters to influence the results. In Bloom, textures can be generated so that every pixel has a unique color. Bloom is available for macOS and iOS, in a virtually identical experience. To give every pixel in an N×N grid its own unique RGB color, we need enough color variations. With M shades per color channel (red, green, blue), we get M³ total colors. So we choose M so that M³ matches the number of pixels, N²: N² = M³ This algorithm produces endlessly varied patterns that can be applied to a variety of 3D shapes. Feature overview: • Self-generating, pseudo-random process creates unique patterns of a rainbow of colors. • 1000x1000 dimension color profusions consisting of one million different colored pixels, with option of more or less. • Apply generated images, or any other image, as textures on 3D shapes - sphere, cube, heart and more. • Listen to our own in-house music as you watch and wait. Many 3D output options, including texture filters, shape rotation, material and lighting properties. A presets menu provides you with several sets of parameter values that you can start with and then tweak further. Use the Defaults menu item to reset all parameters to the state of Bloom on first launch. Options can be saved to and reloaded from Bloom Documents, using the Share menu. Bloom Documents are created using the Share menu item Save Bloom Sphere Document, and reloaded using the Share menu item Load Bloom Document. Bloom Documents support Quick Look Thumbnails. Quick Look thumbnails are small preview images that the operating system generates for files so you can see what’s inside without opening them. For example, when you browse your files in Finder, each Bloom Document or image may have a tiny preview showing the content or a miniature version of the 3D shape and texture. This makes it easier to identify files at a glance and quickly find what you’re looking for. Available shape geometries: sphere, torus, cube, cylinder, plane, capsule, pyramid, star, trefoil knot, exclamation heart and heart. A Music Manager enables listening to an assortment of music tracks while you wait and watch the art generate.
Dot Mandala Art
Create beautiful, symmetrical dot mandalas with this drawing tool. Organize colors, preview pen settings, and save your creations in albums. Share your artwork with friends.
- Symmetrical drawing with mirror segments
- Customizable color palettes
- Real-time pen setting previews
- Organize drawings in albums
- Share artwork with friends
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Dot Mandala Art is the exhaustive artist's toolbox designed for a mobile device that helps users create dazzling dot mandalas. Designing mandalas can help you focus your attention. That’s why it's a great app for calming down when you’re stressed and waking up your mind. Here are some benefits of creating mandalas with Dot Mandala Art: - Helps with balance. - Brings peace and tranquility. - Helps with concentration. - Makes it easier to be mindful. - Gives you a feeling of calmness. Features: - Symmetry Various mirror segment options helps drawing symmetrical mandalas with little effort - Color Palette Easily organize your color palette to create colorful mandalas - Preview during pen setting When selecting the pen-width, opacity you are shown a preview to help understand the exact size and opacity - Albums Easily organize your drawings in your personalizes albums. - Share Share your dazzling drawings with your friends. Privacy Policy: https://dot-mandala-art.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://dot-mandala-art.web.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bloom. at 5.0 against Dot Mandala Art's 3.5. Bloom. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Dot Mandala Art's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Dot Mandala Art sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bloom. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bloom. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
Bloom. ships an update every 4 months, Dot Mandala Art every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloom. | Dot Mandala Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Limit Point Software | Tayyip GUZEL |
Customer experience
Bloom.
Dot Mandala Art
In-app purchases
Bloom.
No in-app purchases
Dot Mandala Art
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium Edition$2.99








