Comparison

WS On Demand vs Roots Down

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

Head to head
About

WS On Demand

This app provides a comprehensive step-by-step horse training checklist, covering everything from basic groundwork to advanced ridden exercises. It aims to build a strong foundation for any horse and foster a trusting partnership between horse and owner through clear, practical guidance.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step training checklist
  • Over 900 training videos
  • Downloadable videos for offline use
  • Add favorite videos
  • Track horse progress
  • Monthly video archives
Features
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Enjoy a step by step horse training checklist that includes the very basics of leading your horse through all of the groundwork and progresses to ridden exercises. The process outlined in this app will create a foundation for any horse whether fully trained or barely handled. After completing the exercises in this app, you should be able to continue to train your horse for whatever discipline or activity that you wish to. If you’ve ever felt like you and your horse just aren’t quite on the same page or maybe you’ve doubted whether you’re really the right person to train your own horse. Here’s the truth—we know you are. No one knows your horse better than you, and with the right guidance, you can build the trusting, connected partnership you’ve always wanted. That’s exactly why Warwick Schiller’s Online Video Library exists. With easy-to-follow, down-to-earth videos, Warwick breaks things down in a way that makes sense—no confusing jargon, no pressure, just clear, practical steps that help you and your horse feel more confident. You'll learn how to truly understand your horse, work through challenges with patience and kindness, and create a calmer, more enjoyable relationship—at your own pace, in a way that works for you. Because you are the best person for your horse. And we’re here to help you believe it. Warwick Schiller’s App Features: - Stream over 900 videos - Add Favorites - Monthly Archives - History "Watched videos" - Training Checklist where you can add horses and keep track of their progress. - Ability to download videos for offline use. - Videos are in order of the successful process. Over 900 Videos available addressing every horse problem you can encounter and how to fix them, how to start a horse, foal handling through to high level movements needed for any discipline.

About

Roots Down

This app empowers individuals to take local climate action by transforming spaces into food forests and gardens. It provides tools, courses, and resources to learn about environmental change and connect with a community of eco-leaders.

Highlights
  • Learn environmental action strategies
  • Create food forests and gardens
  • Connect with eco-leader community
  • Advocate for better landscaping
  • Access courses and resources
  • Attend online and local events
Features
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Take local climate and environmental action! We're growing more Fruitful Communities by turning lawns and parking lots into food forests, pollinator gardens, and outdoor classrooms. Join us as we fight climate change, create green jobs, and feed people. The Roots Down app is the world's first eco-leadership app, which teaches everyday people like you how to create environmental change in your community by advocating for better landscapes. Even small changes can have big impact, and the Roots Down app provides you with the tools, courses, and resources you need to become a environmental leader in your neighborhood, city, and county. SHARE Connect with other Roots Down members who share the same environmental interests as you. Chat privately, check out user-generated content, and share your own environmental journey with a like-minded community of eco-leaders. The Roots Down app makes it easy to keep up with others working to make a better world. LEARN The Roots Down app makes it easy to learn how to create eco-friendly spaces on your own property, connect with other members, and advocate for better landscaping to your HOA, city, or county. Level up your leadership skills with videos, blogs, and infographics that provide you with everything you need to become a Fruitful Communities advocate. CONNECT With monthly online and real-life member events, the Roots Down app is your portal to finding other eco-leaders in your area. Attend local events, ask questions of vetted and certified landscaping professionals, and chat with other Roots Down members.

Screenshots

WS On Demand4 screens
Roots Down3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WS On Demand at 83% against Roots Down's 0%. WS On Demand also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (654 vs 2). Roots Down's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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

WS On Demand holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WS On Demand has 654 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WS On Demand's written reviews are positive against 0% of Roots Down's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WS On Demand ships an update every 4 weeks, Roots Down fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WS On Demand versus Roots Down: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWS On DemandRoots Down
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (654 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings654 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB391 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWarwick Schiller Performance Horsemanship LLCRoots Down LLC

Customer experience

WS On Demand

All ratings642 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative15.9%

Roots Down

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

WS On Demand

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen doesn't work
  • Can't create an account
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to stream to Roku
  • Ability to keep playing with phone locked
  • Ability to resume playback after interruptions
  • Ability to cancel subscription
  • Ability to change card number within the app
Show 5 more
  • Ability to remember where you left off in a video
  • Ability to see all downloaded videos
  • Ability to do everything in landscape mode
  • Bookmark feature to resume unfinished videos
  • Chromecast option

Roots Down

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WS On Demand

No in-app purchases

None

Roots Down

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WS On Demand free?
WS On Demand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roots Down free?
Roots Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WS On Demand or Roots Down?
WS On Demand is rated higher. WS On Demand averages 4.9 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while Roots Down averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WS On Demand or Roots Down have ads?
Neither WS On Demand nor Roots Down shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WS On Demand or Roots Down?
WS On Demand ships an update every 4 weeks, and Roots Down fortnightly. Most recently, WS On Demand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Roots Down on November 3, 2026.

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