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Bloom vs Spark: a $39 steel card against a ₹999 key
Bloom is a well-reviewed NFC card with no subscription. Spark is a key priced in rupees. The real differences are stock, shipping and the unlock.
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Disclosure: we make Spark. Bloom's figures were read from bloom.inc and its App Store listing on 23 September 2026.
What Bloom is
A stainless-steel NFC card that you tap to start a focus session and tap again to end one. The app is free on both platforms with no subscription, and it includes schedules, break limits, a child mode, limited emergency exits and a strict mode that stops the app being deleted mid-session. On the App Store it requires iOS 17.6 or later and is published by Find Your Bloom LLC.
Where they differ
| Bloom | Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 one-time, no subscription | From ₹999 + GST, no subscription |
| Availability | Sold out on 23 Sep 2026 | In stock; check /buy for the current position |
| The object | Stainless-steel card | Bluetooth key, or NFC key |
| To unlock | Tap the card | Tap, or a 15-second hold on the Bluetooth key |
| Phones | iPhone (iOS 17.6+ for the app) and Android | iOS 17+, Android 12+ |
| Track record | 4.8 from 3,300+ App Store ratings | New: the app is not in the app stores yet |
| India | Store offers rupee pricing; shipping terms not stated | Priced in rupees, shipped within India |
When Bloom is the better buy
- You want a product with a public track record. Thousands of ratings is something we do not have and cannot claim.
- You want a card for a wallet, in steel, and you are happy paying in dollars.
- You want child mode and adult-content blocking, which we do not offer.
When Spark is the better buy
- Bloom is out of stock and you want to start now.
- You are in India: rupee pricing, GST on the invoice, local shipping, and support in your time zone.
- You want the unlock to be deliberately slow, which is what the Bluetooth key's hold is for.
Common questions
Does Bloom ship to India?
Bloom's store offers Indian rupee pricing, but its product page does not state shipping terms for India. Check with them before ordering; import duty, if any, is yours to pay.
Is Bloom better than Spark?
On track record, yes — it has thousands of reviews and we have none yet. On buying it from India, Spark is the simpler transaction. Both are one-time purchases with a free app.
Sources
- Bloom Card — $39 one-time, stainless steel, no subscription; sold out when checked
- Bloom on the App Store — Free app, iOS 17.6+, 4.8 from 3,300+ ratings, Find Your Bloom LLC
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