# Roots vs Powers & Roots

The clearest difference is rating: Powers & Roots at 5.0 against Roots's 4.2. Powers & Roots also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months). Roots's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roots sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Powers & Roots sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Powers & Roots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roots has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roots ships an update every 32 months, Powers & Roots every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roots | Powers & Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots/id1142523355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powers-and-roots-basics/id1626489224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Grassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/741665024) | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) |

## What reviewers say

### Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots/id1142523355)

This app generates unique math equations and exercises focused on square roots and higher-order roots. It provides complete solutions and detailed explanations for each level, making it ideal for exam preparation and homework assignments.

**Highlights:** Generates unique equations and exercises, Provides complete solutions, Covers square roots and higher-order roots, Six exercise types: Simplify, Rationalise, Expressions, Equations (Easy, Medium, Difficult), Step-by-step learning for different root techniques, Ideal for exam preparation and homework

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equations - Medium and Equations - Difficult | $0.99 | one-time |
| Export LaTeX code | $1.99 | one-time |


### Powers & Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powers-and-roots-basics/id1626489224)

Instantly solve math homework and prepare for exams with step-by-step solutions for powers and roots. Understand positive, negative, and fractional exponents with a free, comprehensive tool. Access learning videos and manage your solutions.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step solutions, Powers and roots calculations, Positive, negative, fractional exponents, Learning videos, Solution management, Feedback on incorrect inputs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 User Tokens | $0.29 | one-time |
| +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2 | $0.59 | one-time |
| +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 User Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| +300 User Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roots free?

Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Powers & Roots free?

Powers & Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roots or Powers & Roots?

Powers & Roots is rated higher. Roots averages 4.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Powers & Roots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Roots or Powers & Roots have ads?

Neither Roots nor Powers & Roots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roots or Powers & Roots?

Roots ships an update every 32 months, and Powers & Roots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Powers & Roots on October 24, 2026.

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