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Bloom can power almost anything you can imagine, from quick personal tools to full production apps shared with thousands of users. The combination of Expo’s cross-platform framework and Convex’s real-time backend means there are virtually no limits to what you can create.
New to app building? Start with something simple to learn the platform, then scale up to more complex projects as you get comfortable.
Tools that help people organize, track, and improve their daily lives.

Habit Trackers

Track daily habits with streaks, reminders, and progress visualization.Features to include:
  • Daily check-ins
  • Streak tracking
  • Progress charts
  • Reminder notifications

To-Do & Task Apps

Manage tasks, projects, and deadlines with smart organization.Features to include:
  • Task lists with priorities
  • Due dates and reminders
  • Categories or tags
  • Search and filtering

Journaling Apps

Daily journaling with prompts, mood tracking, and reflection.Features to include:
  • Rich text entries
  • Photo attachments
  • Mood logging
  • Search past entries

Goal Trackers

Set and track personal or professional goals with milestones.Features to include:
  • Goal setting and categories
  • Progress tracking
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Visual progress indicators
Popular combination: Build a habit tracker that also includes daily journaling and goal setting—all in one app!

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Real examples from Bloom users

A team building app where coworkers compete in daily fitness challenges.Key features:
  • Daily challenge prompts
  • Photo proof uploads
  • Point system and leaderboard
  • Team chat for motivation
Why it works in Bloom:
  • Real-time leaderboard updates
  • Easy photo uploads via Convex File Storage
  • OAuth sign-in for team members
  • Instant sharing for quick onboarding
An app for pet owners to log feeding, walks, vet visits, and medications.Key features:
  • Pet profiles with photos
  • Activity logging
  • Reminder notifications
  • Health record history
Why it works in Bloom:
  • Convex database stores all pet data
  • Scheduled functions send reminders
  • File storage for pet photos
  • Multi-device sync for family members
A bite-sized learning app delivering 5-minute lessons daily.Key features:
  • Daily lesson delivery
  • Progress tracking
  • Quiz assessments
  • Streak gamification
Why it works in Bloom:
  • Scheduled functions deliver daily content
  • Progress syncs across devices
  • Quiz logic runs in Convex functions
  • Analytics track completion rates
A community app showing nearby events with RSVPs and social features.Key features:
  • Event listings with details
  • Location-based filtering
  • RSVP functionality
  • Event discussions
Why it works in Bloom:
  • Real-time event updates
  • Location data stored in Convex
  • Social features with comments
  • Push notifications for new events

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How to choose what to build

Start with a problem

The best apps solve real problems. Think about:
  • What frustrates you in daily life?
  • What do you wish existed?
  • What manual process could be automated?
  • What information is hard to access or organize?

Define your core feature

Every app needs one main thing it does well. Ask:
  • What’s the single most important action users will take?
  • Can you describe the app in one sentence?
  • What makes this different from existing solutions?

Keep it simple at first

Start with the minimum viable version:
  • Focus on 1-3 core features
  • Don’t worry about “nice to haves” yet
  • Get something working that you can test
  • Add complexity based on feedback

Describe it to Bloom

Once you know what you want, prompt Bloom:
Good prompt example:“Build a habit tracker where users can add daily habits, mark them complete, and see their streak count. Include a calendar view showing completed days.”

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Features Bloom excels at

Real-time sync

Chat apps, collaborative tools, live leaderboards, and multiplayer games work perfectly with Convex’s real-time database.

User authentication

Built-in OAuth makes sign-up and login easy for any app that needs user accounts.

File uploads

Convex File Storage handles images, videos, documents, and any file type without external setup.

Scheduled tasks

Send notifications, generate reports, clean up data, or trigger recurring actions automatically.

API integrations

Connect to AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic), payment processors (Stripe), analytics, and more.

Cross-platform

Every Bloom app works on iOS, Android, and web automatically—no separate builds needed.

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What’s next?

Ready to start building? Choose how you want to work:

Build from web

Use the full Bloom workspace with code view, backend tools, and live preview.

Build from mobile

Create and iterate on apps directly from your phone on the go.
Still not sure what to build? Start with something small that solves a personal problem. You’ll learn the platform and might build something others want too!