Trust & Transparency

Editorial Policy & Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: September 2026 • AdSense & FTC Compliance

1. Editorial Independence

At PanBloom.com, our readers' trust is our primary asset. Our reviews, ratings, and buying advice are generated entirely independently by our editorial staff. Developers, studios, or advertisers cannot pay for review coverage, positive scores, or specific placements in our "Best Picks" or "Comparisons" lists.

2. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure (FTC & AdSense Compliant)

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and Google Publisher Policies:

  • Advertising: We display programmatic banner and display advertisements (such as Google AdSense). These ads are clearly demarcated and served automatically without editorial intervention.
  • Affiliate Links: Some of the links on our site (to app store listings, accessories, or subscriptions) are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, PanBloom.com may receive a modest commission at zero additional cost to you.
  • Impartiality: The existence of an affiliate program never influences our scores or recommendations. If an app is buggy, predatory, or overpriced, we will explicitly state so.

3. Review Scoring Scale

Our reviews evaluate mobile titles on a 1 to 10 scale:

  • 9.0 – 10.0 (Masterpiece / Essential): Sets a new benchmark for mobile gaming or productivity.
  • 7.5 – 8.9 (Great): Outstanding quality with minor caveats.
  • 5.0 – 7.4 (Average): Capable but hindered by design flaws or monetization friction.
  • Below 5.0 (Deficient): Not recommended due to severe bugs, invasive tracking, or predatory mechanics.

4. Corrections and Updates

Mobile software updates continuously. When an app undergoes a transformative overhaul, patches game-breaking bugs, or modifies its monetization model, our team updates existing reviews with a timestamped correction note.