Comparison

JBL ArrayLink vs Roots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JBL ArrayLink

This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QR code data transfer
  • Real-time offline data sync
  • Array mechanical information display
  • Built-in inclinometer
  • Built-in noise generator
  • Project library
  • Share groups and arrays
Features
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.

About

Roots

This app helps youth pastors and volunteers build intentional relationships with students by logging conversations, check-ins, spiritual decisions, and events. It provides a fluid space for leaders to connect with each other and, most importantly, with their students.

Highlights
  • Log student conversations
  • Track check-ins
  • Record spiritual decisions
  • Manage event attendance
  • Facilitate leader collaboration
Features
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Roots was created with the sole purpose of helping youth pastors and their volunteers create and strengthen intentional relationships with their students. Now, Roots has blossomed into something that helps with relationships by logging conversations with students, check-ins, spiritual decisions, events, and so much more! This app is to create a fluid space for youth pastors and leaders to build relationships with each other, but most importantly, with students! Terms of Use: https://ministryroots.com/terms

Screenshots

JBL ArrayLink4 screens
Roots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roots at 100% against JBL ArrayLink's 20%. Roots also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). JBL ArrayLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roots sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. JBL ArrayLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL ArrayLink has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of JBL ArrayLink's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, Roots every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JBL ArrayLink versus Roots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJBL ArrayLinkRoots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB20 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.DYLAN JOSEPH HOVANEC

Customer experience

JBL ArrayLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Roots

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JBL ArrayLink

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Roots

Subscriptions4
  • Roots Grove Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Roots Forest Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Roots Grove Annual$181.991 Year
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  • Roots Forest Annual$469.991 Year

Questions

Is JBL ArrayLink free?
JBL ArrayLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roots free?
Roots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JBL ArrayLink or Roots?
Roots is rated higher. JBL ArrayLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Roots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JBL ArrayLink or Roots have ads?
Neither JBL ArrayLink nor Roots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JBL ArrayLink or Roots?
JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, and Roots every 4 days. Most recently, JBL ArrayLink was updated on November 2, 2026 and Roots on November 5, 2026.

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