Bloom: Learn to Invest
doubtful ratingThe app teaches teens to invest and lays everything out in simple steps. But tying signup to a school list shuts many out, and canceling the subscription or pulling money out turns out surprisingly hard.
52real score
4.8store star
45,002ratings
About the rating
There's a direct admission that some five-star reviews were written for a free reward stock, and one person described getting the reward before even playing the game. Plus lots of glowing but empty ratings from teenagers. That inflates the picture.
Strengths
What users love
- A clear way into the topic for beginners
- Lots of learning material
- A sense of confidence in the first steps.
Weak spots
What users hate
- If your school isn't listed
- Signup stalls. Canceling and withdrawing money drags
- Looping you to sell stocks again. You pay for basic features.
Who it is for
Teens and total beginners who want to learn investing with small amounts.