Pikmin Bloom in IOS

Make every step count!

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Our Site Score

87/100

Pikmin Bloom is a delightful departure from the competitive intensity of Niantic's other titles. Instead of 'catching them all,' the focus is on personal wellness and shared beauty. It turns your daily walks into a cooperative gardening project. Seeing your path on the map bloom with flowers planted by yourself and others is genuinely heartwarming.

The game excels as a 'background' experience. It doesn't demand your constant attention; you can just start a walk and check in later to see what your Pikmin found. The AR features are charming, and the daily 'Lifelog'—which encourages you to add photos and notes—makes it feel like a digital scrapbook of your physical journeys. It is a peaceful, life-affirming app that makes the simple act of walking feel magical.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

Look, I’m not a fan of the 'gamification' of everything, but Nintendo’s charm is hard to ignore here. Unlike Pokémon GO, which demands you stare at your screen until you trip over a curb, Pikmin Bloom is content to sit in your pocket and track your steps. It’s more of a lifestyle accessory than a game, and that’s its greatest strength. The Pikmin are well-animated and the loop of finding 'Decor' Pikmin at the local post office or grocery store is surprisingly compelling for a grown man.

However, the 'gameplay' is non-existent. You walk, you plant flowers, you tap a few things. If you're looking for strategy, you're in the wrong place. The mushroom battles are shallow and mostly serve as a way to burn time. It’s polished and pretty, but it’s definitely not for the hardcore gamer. It’s a nice way to track your walks, nothing more.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible Nintendo polish and charm
  • Low-pressure gameplay doesn't demand constant attention
  • Encourages healthy physical activity
  • Very little interactive depth
  • Battery drain is still an issue (standard for AR)
  • Social features feel a bit tacked on

Technical Report

Performance: Heavy battery usage; requires GPS and Health data.

Accessibility:
  • Screen reader support
  • HealthKit integration

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a cute, low-stress reason to take more walks.

Skip if: You are looking for a 'game' with traditional win/loss states or complex systems.

Similar Games:
  • Pokémon GO
  • Walkr

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old male, conservative/critical gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 50 hours
  • Status: Level 25

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 142.0Thu Apr 09 2026

Thanks for playing Pikmin Bloom! New in this version:

- Added event markers to Special Spots in the Walk View and Bird’s-Eye View to show which event each spot is associated with.

- Minor improvements and bug fixes.

*Please download the latest version of the app from the store for the changes above to be reflected.


Pikmin Bloom offers a fun way to earn rewards for going outside and exploring with friends! With the brand-new Weekly Challenges feature, you can team up with others, no matter how far away they might be, and work towards a shared steps goal!

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COLLECT over 150 types of unique Decor Pikmin! Some wear fishing lures, some don hamburger buns, and others flaunt paper airplanes, just to name a few.

EXPLORE your neighborhood to add more Pikmin to your squad! The more you walk, the more seedlings and fruit you’ll find.

TEAM UP with friends to take down mushrooms and earn rewards! Select a dream team of Pikmin to increase your score and nab rarer fruit types!

DECORATE the world with beautiful flowers everywhere you go! Watch the map fill up with colorful blossoms, planted by you and by other players nearby!

Head outside, explore your neighborhood, and make the world bloom!

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With the player’s permission, Pikmin Bloom uses the Apple HealthKit to enable the player to earn walking distance when the app is closed.

Notes:

- This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.

- Compatible with iPhone® 6s or higher devices with iOS Version 14 or later installed. (iPad not supported)

- It is recommended to play while connected to a network (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, or LTE) in order to obtain accurate location information.

- Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks.

- Enabling Apple HealthKit permissions is necessary in order for Pikmin Bloom to accurately track your steps.

- Compatibility information may be changed at any time.

- Information current as of August, 2022.

- Not compatible with jailbroken devices.

- Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices.

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life.

- Some functions require support for the following services:

ARKit - For optimal performance, it is recommended that you use a device with at least 2 GB of RAM. If you are experiencing frequent problems such as device crashes or delays while using the Pikmin Bloom app, please try the following troubleshooting steps.

Close all apps except the Pikmin Bloom app while you are playing.

Use the most recent operating system available for your device.

If the problem persists, please check the iOS troubleshooting guide. If you continue to need assistance, please contact us with details.

Note: Many devices that do not have a built-in data-network connection do not include a GPS sensor. In the event of mobile-data network congestion, such devices may not be able to maintain a sufficient GPS signal to play.


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Pikmin Bloom offers a fun way to earn rewards for going outside and exploring with friends! With the brand-new Weekly Challenges feature, you can team up with others, no matter how far away they might be, and work towards a shared steps goal!

__

COLLECT over 150 types of unique Decor Pikmin! Some wear fishing lures, some don hamburger buns, and others flaunt paper airplanes, just to name a few.

EXPLORE your neighborhood to add more Pikmin to your squad! The more you walk, the more seedlings and fruit you’ll find.

TEAM UP with friends to take down mushrooms and earn rewards! Select a dream team of Pikmin to increase your score and nab rarer fruit types!

DECORATE the world with beautiful flowers everywhere you go! Watch the map fill up with colorful blossoms, planted by you and by other players nearby!

Head outside, explore your neighborhood, and make the world bloom!

_______________

With the player’s permission, Pikmin Bloom uses the Apple HealthKit to enable the player to earn walking distance when the app is closed.

Notes:

- This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.

- Compatible with iPhone® 6s or higher devices with iOS Version 15 or later installed. (iPad not supported)

- It is recommended to play while connected to a network (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, or LTE) in order to obtain accurate location information.

- Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks.

- Enabling Apple HealthKit permissions is necessary in order for Pikmin Bloom to accurately track your steps.

- Compatibility information may be changed at any time.

- Information current as of August, 2022.

- Not compatible with jailbroken devices.

- Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices.

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life.

- Some functions require support for the following services:

ARKit - For optimal performance, it is recommended that you use a device with at least 2 GB of RAM. If you are experiencing frequent problems such as device crashes or delays while using the Pikmin Bloom app, please try the following troubleshooting steps.

Close all apps except the Pikmin Bloom app while you are playing.

Use the most recent operating system available for your device.

If the problem persists, please check the iOS troubleshooting guide. If you continue to need assistance, please contact us with details.

Note: Many devices that do not have a built-in data-network connection do not include a GPS sensor. In the event of mobile-data network congestion, such devices may not be able to maintain a sufficient GPS signal to play.


In-Game Events

Join the Tulip Festival!
SPECIAL EVENT
Join the Tulip Festival!
Meet Klompen Keychain Decor Pikmin!

Meet Pikmin carrying Klompen Keychains, inspired by the iconic wooden shoes often seen during tulip festivals!

Starts: 4/14/2026Ends: 4/30/2026
MINI WALK in Little Tokyo LA
SPECIAL EVENT
MINI WALK in Little Tokyo LA
Meet a selection of Decor Pikmin in Little Tokyo!

From April 18 to 30, 7 Special Spots pertaining to the MINI WALK will appear in various locations at Little Tokyo, LA!

Starts: 4/18/2026Ends: 4/30/2026

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 61192 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Pikmin Bloom makes walking fun! Collect Pikmin seedlings and grow them as you walk. Plant flowers wherever you go to create a beautiful, blooming world. Team up with friends for weekly challenges and record your memories with the daily Lifelog. It’s the perfect way to stay active and add a touch of Nintendo magic to your every day.

Features

1

Integrated step-tracking gameplay

2

Adorable AR interactions with Pikmin

3

Cooperative global challenges

4

Personal daily walk journal

Tips

Promotion Videos

Pikmin Bloom Launch Trailer - YouTube

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Yes, if you enable 'Adventure Sync,' the app will track your steps and plant flowers in the background.

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