Bloom - Conquer Screen Time
What is Bloom?
Bloom is a screen time app that blocks the apps and websites you select. Blocking and unblocking require tapping a physical Bloom NFC keycard to your phone. The listing describes scheduled focus periods, limits on breaks, and an optional Strict Mode.
Pricing. Bloom - Conquer Screen Time is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Blocking distracting apps during work or study sessions
- Setting focus periods that start and end automatically
- Limiting break frequency and duration while using apps
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Why this app is in C tier
Bloom scores 64 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 75, App Store search rank 0, update recency 83. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Most screen time apps fail because they’re easy to bypass. Bloom was created to fix that. Bloom revolutionizes your productivity by requiring you to scan an NFC keycard to your phone to access distracting apps. **How It Works** - Choose Your Distractions: Select the apps or websites you find most distracting. - Block Your Distractions: Tap your Bloom card to your phone to block those apps. - Live Distraction-Free: Stay productive with your card out of reach. When ready, just tap your Bloom card to your phone to unblock your apps. **Features** - Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your focus periods, allowing them to start and end automatically. - Breaks: Use your apps mindfully by setting limits on the frequency and duration of your breaks. - Strict Mode: Disable your ability to delete the Bloom app while in focus mode (optional). - Emergency Exits: Unblock all of your apps without your bloom card up to three times. **Why Bloom** - Spend less time on your phone and more time doing things that actually matter. - Improve your work habits by blocking out distractions. - Our physical solution is the ultimate solution for digital detox and time management. With Bloom’s NFC k
Compare in Digital Detox
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 64 / 100 | 67 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 3.4K | 2.7K | 3.0K |
| Last update | 168d ago | 5d ago | 3d ago |
| Price | Free | Free download | Free download |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Focus Management AppsC tier, #19, score 64
- Best App Blocking AppsC tier, #28, score 64
- Best Screen Time Management AppsD tier, #36, score 64
Questions about Bloom
Do I need a physical card to use it?
Yes. The listing says apps are blocked and unblocked by tapping a Bloom NFC keycard to your phone. Whether the card is included or sold separately is not stated on the App Store.
Can I unblock my apps early?
Emergency Exits let you unblock all apps without the keycard up to three times. Strict Mode, which is optional, disables your ability to delete the Bloom app while in focus mode.
Is my screen time data shared?
Screen time data stays securely on your device and is never shared or stored elsewhere.
Is Bloom free?
Yes. Bloom is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Bloom good for?
Bloom is built for blocking distracting apps during work or study sessions, setting focus periods that start and end automatically, limiting break frequency and duration while using. It sits in the digital detox list on AppTierList.
Is Bloom worth it?
Bloom is C tier, ranked #16 of 16 digital detox apps with a score of 64 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 3,429 ratings. 15 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Bloom compare to Unglue?
Bloom is C tier at 64; Unglue is C tier at 67. Unglue ranks higher. Bloom is free, with no in-app purchases, Unglue is free to download.
How often is Bloom updated?
Bloom was last updated on 2026-05-05, 168 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Digital Detox
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 64 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 16
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 3,429
- Current version
- (168 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Blocking distracting apps during work or study sessions, Setting focus periods that start and end automatically, Limiting break frequency and duration while using apps
- Requires
- iOS 17.6 or later
- Size
- 67 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 2
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed