Roots app is great because it’s 100% customizable to your needs. I’ve loved the way it has helped me to be more conscientious of the amount of times I pick up my phone/how much time I spend in front of a screen. I feel like it creates just the right amount of boundaries so I am motivated to be more present in life. Highly recommend!
Developer Response
Hi Chelsita96, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Roots has helped you become more mindful of your screen time and stay present in your daily life. Customization is a core feature we pride ourselves on, and it's fantastic to know it’s working well for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us!This is a great tool to get some time back in your day. I like the aggressive reminder option! Only had it for a short period but looking forward to seeing how I get my screen time under control.
Developer Response
Hi Adam, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you find Roots to be a great tool for reclaiming your time. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the aggressive reminder option.
We hope you continue to enjoy using the app and that it helps you effectively manage your screen time. If you have any questions or suggestions as you use it, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to hearing more about your experience!I really like Roots! It’s pleasant to the eye, easy to use and surprisingly effective in helping me bring my screen time down. Features such as dopamine hits and phone pickups help motivate me to do something about my screen time by confronting me with it. App downtimes and limits are very useful to me as well!
Developer Response
Hi Jesses04, Thank you so much for your positive review of Roots! We're thrilled to hear that you find the app pleasant, easy to use, and effective in reducing your screen time. It's great to know that features like dopamine hits and phone pickups are motivating you to take control of your screen time, and that app downtimes and limits are useful for you.
Your feedback encourages us to keep improving and adding new features. If you have any suggestions or need any assistance, feel free to reach out. Thanks again for your support!Excited to see an app like Roots now exists, to solve a plaguing problem. I'm on day 2 and so far I'm already seeing how it can help. Today I picked up my phone many times throughout the day, as I typically do, looking to check out IG or another social media outlet only to be blocked by Roots and had to think...hmm what do I do now. I'm hoping over time my brain will rewire itself to not need to pick up the phone so much and immediately default to more healthy habits.
I really like the deep integration with Screen Time and the analytics that Roots provides out of the box. You're able to provide app exceptions as well which is good for cases when you use a sleep app, for example, and it shouldn't count against your screen time.
There are a few bugs in the app that I'm sure will get worked out, given this is still a new app. Hopeful and excited here!
Apples screen time limiter is terrible and easy to blow past the limits, this is far better.
The problem is the pricing strategy, it’s $10 / month or $60 / year. I understand when apps need to be subscription based because of added content / high server cost, this app has neither. There is no reason why this one can’t cost $20 with perhaps a minimal recurring fee.
We might have a screen addition but these guys should consider something for their own subscription addiction.
Developer Response
Hi Patriarch09, thank you so much for the feedback. We are glad to hear you love the app!
Here are few notes about our pricing:
1) We offer a free version of the app with a lot of core functionality included.
2) We offer discounted and free subscriptions to everyone who needs it through our needs-based program.
3) We are a small team of 5 and it’s very early so we’re not profitable yet (I’m actually not even paying myself). We only charge money for several reasons:
- to build the best experience possible
- we don't sell your data or show ads
- to support our needs-based program
- to invest in research and development
We’d love to talk to you further about your feedback if you are open to it! Please email us “hello(at)getroots.app”, we can even pay you for your time.
Thanks again!
Clint This is exactly the app I was looking for! Apple has done a great job at collecting all the data on how much time we mindlessness spend on our phones, but fails to provide an interface to understand the data and make it actionable. This app SOLVES that problem!! And I’m sure it only scratches the surface and can’t wait to new features. Nicely done.
Developer Response
Hi vdrz99, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our app meets your needs by helping you understand and take action on your screen time data.
We're continuously working on new features to enhance your experience, so stay tuned for updates. Thanks again for your support and kind words!I use Roots every day— It’s the first time I’ve successfully limited my social media time, and I like the option to set multiple rules. It preemptively helps me prioritize where I’ll spend my time, and has helped me stop scrolling during insomnia spells.
Developer Response
Hi cylobaby, thank you so much for your review! We are excited to hear that you like the app design and it's making you feel more mindful.
If you have any other thoughts or feedback, we're always here for you. All the best! So far it’s been useful, helps me check social media way less and hopefully will help forgetting to pick up the phone first thing when I am bored or anxious.
The one annoying thing is that you have to reload the downtime session every day or they won’t start
Developer Response
Hi Francicastelli, thanks so much for sharing your experience with Roots. I’m glad to hear it’s been useful for you so far.
Sorry to hear about having to reload the sessions! That is something that should only happen on very rare occasions, so it sounds like there may be something else going on.
We’d love to troubleshoot with you if you’re up for it — and give you a promo code for your troubles.
Shoot us an email hello(at)getroots.app and we’ll get it sorted out!
All the best,
ClintI like that Roots provides many different metrics to track your progress, kind of like a choose-your-own adventure for how you want to improve your life. Whether it's caring for my tree, or watching my digital dopamine hits, I'm making progress towards my goals and it doesn't feel like work.
Developer Response
Dear Garrett, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the flexibility and variety of metrics in Roots. It's great to know that our app feels like a "choose-your-own-adventure" for self-improvement, making your progress towards your goals enjoyable and engaging.
Your feedback is incredibly motivating for our team, and we're committed to continually enhancing Roots to support your journey. If you have any suggestions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Happy adventuring!Since I started using Roots, I feel like a more patient and present parent. Before, I found myself constantly distracted and endlessly scrolling, but now, with the app's gentle reminders and enforced breaks, I'm more engaged in my kids' activities and conversations. We've rediscovered the joy of playing board games, going for walks, and simply talking without the interruption of screens. This app has truly transformed our family dynamic, allowing us to connect on a deeper level.
Developer Response
Dear MamaG999, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that Roots has made such a positive impact on your family life. It's wonderful to know that our app has helped you become a more present and patient parent. Rediscovering the joy of board games, walks, and uninterrupted conversations is exactly what we hoped to facilitate for families like yours.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and it inspires our team to continue improving and creating features that support meaningful family connections. If you ever have any suggestions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Chelsita96
Adam foo
Jesses04
alanwill
Patriarch09
vdrz99
cylobaby
Francicastelli
Garrett Clarke
MamaG999