Bloom. vs Gradihue
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.
Gradihue
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⌜ Gradihue. Infinite Wallpapers. Infinite Gradients. Infinite Patterns. ⌟ Break your limits with Gradihue. Create and download unique wallpapers with exclusive tools and infinite color combinations that push the limits of your imagination. Designed for a unique user experience. Created just for the Apple environment. Create exclusive wallpapers for your device with Gradihue. Every iPhone and iPad has its own screen resolution and scale. No matter how high the resolution any other apps gives, some parts will definitely be cut off as the resolution of the device is different. This is where Gradihue comes into play! Gradihue recognizes your iPhone and iPad and knows all the features of the device and accordingly creates an image like no other device. Gradihue places everything according to the device's true resolution. Isn't it great? ► Discover: Explore updated gradients. ‣ Includes regularly updated 20 gradients and today's special gradient. ‣ Contains 30K colors with names. ‣ Every day have a special today gradient. ‣ Swipe down to update the colors. ► Favorites: Your preferred gradients. ‣ Add gradients to your favorites. ‣ Limitless adding. ► Workspaces: Place for your illustrations. ‣ Sandbox for your works. ‣ Create custom, unique wallpapers. ‣ Limitless saving and updating. ► Infinite Gradients: Discover colors harmony. ‣ Each canvas is designed to add countless gradients. ‣ Play with gradient rotations. ‣ Change colors with color tools. ► Infinite Patterns: The only limit is you. ‣ Each canvas is designed to add limitless patterns. ‣ Resize and locate. ‣ Includes different layouts and shapes. ► Text Mode: Your countless emojis and texts. ‣ Add countless texts and emojis. ‣ The color of each pattern can be changed independently of each other. ► Image Mode: Your countless images. ‣ Add countless images in different formats. ‣ Drag to the canvas to add new images. ► Notifications: Keep in contact all day: ‣ Get daily personalized notifications. ► User friendly: Designed for a user experience: ‣ Gradihue doesn’t include any annoying splash or banner advertisements. We are happy to contact with you: gradihueapp@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bloom. at none against Gradihue's shown. Gradihue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bloom. ships an update every 4 months, Gradihue every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloom. | Gradihue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Limit Point Software | Baris Can Ceylan |
In-app purchases
Bloom.
No in-app purchases
Gradihue
No in-app purchases









