Comparison

GetRoots vs Gopher Request

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

Head to head
About

GetRoots

This app connects local businesses with community fundraisers, allowing users to support causes simply by spending at participating businesses. Fundraisers can raise money continuously, while businesses gain customers and community support without upfront marketing costs.

Highlights
  • Continuous fundraising for organizations
  • Community business support integration
  • Automated collections and disbursements
  • Fundraising through everyday spending
  • No monthly fees for businesses
  • Secure and easy-to-use platform
Features
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For Fundraisers -Tired of raising funds for your organization the old way? -Tired of printing flyers and promoting a one time event? -Tired of collecting checks from businesses? -Tired of sending the troops out to go collect funds? -Tired of always being short in funds and having to just pay the difference? For Businesses -Tired of having to do fundraiser nights? -Tired of having people come to your business asking for checks? -Tired of feeling like you are not getting much in return? -Tired of losing to online sales and services? -Tired of having to say no to small fundraising groups? -Need to increase your sales and customers? -Need a way to reach and support your local community? -Tired of paying upfront for marketing...hoping that it will work? For Users -Tired of making cash payments to your organization? -Tired of attending over crowded fundraising events? -Tired of selling things to your friends and family? The Answer is The Fundr!! Fundraisers Win! -fundraise 24/7/365. It raises money even when you are not -we bring you the community business support -the Fundr handles all the collections, disbursements and reporting -raise Funds by using the app when you spend. -easy to use -easy to promote Businesses Win! -no monthly fees...You only give-back when it works! -no hardware -no checkwriting -easy to use -secure -easy to control -you support the organizations you want to Users Win! -you raise by just using the app when you spend -support the businesses that support you -easy to use Our community helps grow our local businesses while our local businesses help grow our local community!! A total win!!! Try The Fundr today Here is how it works Step 1: Download the App Step 2: Register your Phone (1 time) Step 3: Find your fundraiser Step 4: Choose the business you want to visit Step 5: Scan to process Step 6: Business automatically gives back to your fundraiser Step 7: Share it to spread the word That's it...

About

Gopher Request

This app connects users with local individuals for a wide range of services and tasks. Simply describe your needs, set your price, and local "Gophers" will accept and complete the job. It's a direct way to hire help for errands, deliveries, repairs, and more from your community.

Highlights
  • Request diverse services
  • Set your own price
  • Connect with local helpers
  • Direct communication with workers
  • Rate and favorite providers
  • Same-hour service options
Features
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Gopher is your community marketplace for getting things done. One app, any service. Deliveries, errands, rides, moving help, lawn care, junk removal, minor home repairs, and just about anything else on your list. There’s always someone who can help you right around the corner—and we make hiring them easy. Simply describe the errand or task you need in your own words, set the price you think is fair (or ask for bids), and say when and where you need it done. We’ll immediately post your request to every capable worker in your area. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a category and tell us what you need—photos welcome • Set your price, or ask for offers and choose one • A nearby Gopher accepts—follow the job live on the map • Confirm the finished work, then rate your Gopher • Add the good ones to MY Gophers—they get first shot at your next request WHY GOPHER • You set the price—no platform markups or inflated item pricing • Real people nearby, often available within the hour • Know who is coming—vetted and rated, with reviews up front • Any task, big or small—one time or every week • Your money goes to the person doing the work, not to corporate fees With Gopher, you’re not ordering a service—you’re hiring help directly from your community. If it’s on your list, it’s in our scope. Gopher it! **Age-restricted deliveries require valid ID and compliance with all applicable laws.

Screenshots

GetRoots4 screens
Gopher Request4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GetRoots at 4.6 against Gopher Request's 4.3. GetRoots also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gopher Request's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetRoots holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gopher Request has 127 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GetRoots's written reviews are positive against 80% of Gopher Request's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GetRoots ships an update every 9 days, Gopher Request fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GetRoots versus Gopher Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetRootsGopher Request
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (127 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB119 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperROOTS HOLDING, INCGopher, Inc.

Customer experience

GetRoots

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gopher Request

All ratings127 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

GetRoots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gopher Request

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Software is glitchy and buggy
  • Unable to type in card numbers
  • Requests disappear after closing the app
  • System returns error messages during sign-up
  • Username/email taken but no password reset link
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  • Time out errors when writing reviews
  • Blank pages after login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app stability and reduce glitches
  • Increase the number of active couriers
  • Faster support response times
  • More reliable transaction processing
  • Better user interface for inputting information

In-app purchases

None

GetRoots

No in-app purchases

None

Gopher Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetRoots free?
GetRoots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gopher Request free?
Gopher Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GetRoots or Gopher Request?
GetRoots is rated higher. GetRoots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Gopher Request averages 4.3 from 127 ratings.
Do GetRoots or Gopher Request have ads?
Neither GetRoots nor Gopher Request shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GetRoots or Gopher Request?
GetRoots ships an update every 9 days, and Gopher Request fortnightly. Most recently, GetRoots was updated on June 4, 2026 and Gopher Request on September 17, 2026.

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