Recovery checkpoints
Record what is changing in comfort, mobility, mood, sleep or support, then rate current capacity using a consistent format.
Fourth Bloom
Make room for the recovering person as well as the new shape of everyday care.
Website Direct edition
Pay once. Fully unlocked. Verified by Apple.
This website download is a separate direct-distribution build from the Mac App Store edition. It contains no StoreKit purchase flow or subscription screen: every feature is available after the one-time website purchase.
Apple notarized this exact disk image after an automated malware check. It is signed with the publisher's Developer ID and its notarization ticket is stapled to the download, so Gatekeeper can verify it even when your Mac is offline.
How signing, notarization and installation work- Version
- 1.0.0 (build 7)
- Released
- 2026-08-24
- Requires
- macOS 15 or later
- Architecture
- Apple silicon and Intel
- Download
- 3.4 MB DMG
- Apple check
- Notarized · Developer ID signed
- SHA-256
a6c34c792dbfd08b0f1ab494c18d4e4882375390695c066660ebc3c2ff088708
What it is
What Fourth Bloom does
A private postpartum recovery and support organizer that keeps comfort, mobility, mood, sleep, capacity and care-circle context visible between appointments.
Fourth Bloom centers the postpartum person's recovery alongside the work of caregiving. Create a recovery checkpoint, rate current capacity and record what is changing in comfort, mobility, mood, sleep or support. The Today view keeps immediate context visible without turning one rating into a medical conclusion or a command about what you should do.
Care Circle makes practical support visible, while the timeline keeps recovery checkpoints, appointments and changes in support in chronological order. A focused educational library provides general context, and local backup, restore and erase controls keep the record in your hands. Fourth Bloom helps organize a personal account between conversations with qualified care professionals; it does not screen for complications.
The website Direct edition is separately signed and Apple-notarized, with every advanced feature included after one purchase and no subscription, trial timer, locked tier, StoreKit screen, advertising SDK or analytics SDK.
How it does its job
Today's context
Keep recovery needs and caregiving demands visible together without treating an app score as a medical verdict or activity clearance.
A practical care circle
Make support needs and care tasks easier to see so the postpartum person's recovery does not disappear behind the schedule.
A chronological record
Review checkpoints, appointments and support changes in order when preparing for a conversation or reflecting on recovery.
Private reference and control
Use a focused educational library, keep records in the app's local container, export or restore a backup, and erase local data from settings.
What it doesn't do
Fourth Bloom is a personal organization tool, not a medical device or emergency service. It does not diagnose or screen for postpartum physical or mental-health complications, assess infant health, detect emergencies, determine whether activity is safe, or recommend treatment. Seek qualified care for concerns, and urgent or emergency help for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, breathing trouble, chest pain, seizures, heavy bleeding, or thoughts of harming yourself or someone else.
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Native, local-first, and yours
Website edition purchased once and fully unlocked; the separate App Store edition retains its subscription purchase flow.
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Common questions
What is Fourth Bloom?
A private postpartum recovery and support organizer for recording comfort, mobility, mood, sleep, capacity and care-circle context between appointments.
Who is Fourth Bloom for?
Fourth Bloom is for Mac users looking for health & wellbeing. Keep postpartum recovery, current capacity and practical care-circle support together in one private workspace.
Which Macs can run Fourth Bloom?
Fourth Bloom requires macOS 15 or later. Supported architecture: Apple silicon and Intel. Check About This Mac before purchasing.
Is this the same Fourth Bloom edition as the Mac App Store version?
No. The Mac App Store edition can include Apple's in-app purchase system. The website Direct edition is a separately signed build with no StoreKit purchase flow: one website purchase unlocks the complete app with no recurring charge.
Is Fourth Bloom the full version, or are features locked?
The download is the complete app. There is no subscription, no locked tier, no account, and no trial timer — every feature is included.
How do I get Fourth Bloom?
Choose $10 for one app, $20 for two different apps, or $49 for every published app through Stripe's hosted checkout on this page. Download links are delivered on the confirmation page and by email. Each link is single-use; its exact expiry is shown in your delivery email. Keep the installer. If the link expires or a download fails, contact support@macossoftware.com with your receipt instead of buying again.
Is the Fourth Bloom Direct edition notarized by Apple?
Yes. Version 1.0.0 is signed with a Developer ID certificate, notarized by Apple, and distributed with a stapled notarization ticket. Its published SHA-256 checksum is a6c34c792dbfd08b0f1ab494c18d4e4882375390695c066660ebc3c2ff088708.