# myBloomington vs SherMatch+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myBloomington at none against SherMatch+'s 2. myBloomington also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SherMatch+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myBloomington asks for nothing beyond the download.

myBloomington holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SherMatch+ has 6.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of myBloomington's written reviews are positive against 27% of SherMatch+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myBloomington ships an update every 3 months, SherMatch+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myBloomington | SherMatch+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybloomington/id953119807/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Bloomington, Illinois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561237114) | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) |

## What reviewers say

### myBloomington

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybloomington/id953119807)

Easily report issues and stay informed about your city. Submit service requests with photos, track their progress, and receive notifications upon resolution. Access the latest city news and events to stay engaged.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Attach photos to requests, Track request status, Receive resolution notifications, Monitor community requests, View city news and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SherMatch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208)

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan and match paint color, Measure surface sheen, Organize job folders, Find nearest store, Create custom colors (subscription), Preview colors in rooms

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $4.99 | per month |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate color matching
- 🔒 Clear instructions
- 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals
- 👍 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device
- 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy
- 👎 Poor integration with phone camera
- 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues
- Inability to connect to device
- Scrolling issues during account creation

**Requested features**

- Allow custom color creation
- Integrate phone camera for color matching
- Add color palette and notes features
- Improve organization and search in app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myBloomington free?

myBloomington is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SherMatch+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myBloomington or SherMatch+?

myBloomington is rated higher. myBloomington averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SherMatch+ averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do myBloomington or SherMatch+ have ads?

myBloomington shows ads; SherMatch+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, myBloomington or SherMatch+?

myBloomington ships an update every 3 months, and SherMatch+ every 2 months. Most recently, myBloomington was updated on October 19, 2026 and SherMatch+ on October 27, 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.*