# The Cloud Room vs Roots

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Cloud Room at none against Roots's 18. The Cloud Room also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Roots's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roots sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. The Cloud Room asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Cloud Room holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roots has 2.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Cloud Room ships an update every 2 months, Roots every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cloud Room | Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cloud-room/id1371712920/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-screen-time-control/id6446800962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agnes Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450216984) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cloud Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cloud-room/id1371712920)

This app offers a shared workspace and bar designed to foster both independent work and community connection. It provides access to desks, meeting rooms, and lounge areas, along with curated events and wellness partnerships.

**Highlights:** Book conference rooms, Connect with community, Shared working environment, Inspiring work spaces, Community events, Wellness partnerships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-screen-time-control/id6446800962)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting app limits, scheduling downtime, and participating in detox challenges. It provides insights into your screen time habits and offers features like 'Monk Mode' for focused periods. Aimed at improving well-being and reducing phone addiction.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Scheduled downtime, Phone detox challenges, Monk Mode for strict blocking, Digital dopamine monitoring, Daily goals and progress tracking, Personal balance score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roots Plus - Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roots Plus - Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roots - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Roots Plus - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Roots - Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for reducing screen time
- 🚀 Effective in cutting down app usage
- 💡 Customizable app blocking and downtime settings
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking and unblocking
- 🐛 Inaccurate screen time tracking
- 🐛 Difficulty deleting account or changing subscription
- 🐛 Frustrating when apps are locked unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Apps getting blocked when they shouldn't be
- Screen time data not syncing correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Trouble with the initial setup and syncing

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Customizable challenges and ability to share with friends
- More options for the 'Do Not Disturb' mode
- Improved analytics and progress tracking
- Ability to easily adjust app limits without resetting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cloud Room free?

The Cloud Room 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, The Cloud Room or Roots?

The Cloud Room is rated higher. The Cloud Room averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Roots averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do The Cloud Room or Roots have ads?

Neither The Cloud Room nor Roots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Cloud Room or Roots?

The Cloud Room ships an update every 2 months, and Roots every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Cloud Room was updated on October 11, 2026 and Roots on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*