# Orgro vs SchoolRoutes.org

The clearest difference is rating: SchoolRoutes.org at 5.0 against Orgro's 4.1. SchoolRoutes.org also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Orgro's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orgro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SchoolRoutes.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

SchoolRoutes.org holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orgro has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Orgro ships an update every 2 weeks, SchoolRoutes.org every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orgro | SchoolRoutes.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orgro/id1512580074/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolroutesorg/id1636224917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Madlon-Kay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512580073) | [Smart City Signals Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780966933) |

## What reviewers say

### Orgro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orgro/id1512580074)

This app allows you to view and edit Org Mode files on your mobile device. It supports essential Org features like TODO toggling, notifications, and search, with syntax highlighting and LaTeX rendering for a rich viewing experience.

**Highlights:** TODO and checkbox toggling, Org Agenda notifications, Document search and filtering, Org Crypt encryption/decryption, Syntax highlighting and LaTeX rendering, Section expansion/collapse

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orgro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### SchoolRoutes.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolroutesorg/id1636224917)

Discover safe walking and biking routes to school suggested by local authorities. Organize group commutes like Walking School Buses and Bike Trains, and earn rewards for active travel.

**Highlights:** Suggested walking and biking routes, Organize Walking School Buses, Organize Bike Trains, Organize Carpools, Track student activity, Reward active travel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orgro free?

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

### Is SchoolRoutes.org free?

SchoolRoutes.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Orgro or SchoolRoutes.org?

SchoolRoutes.org is rated higher. Orgro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SchoolRoutes.org averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Orgro or SchoolRoutes.org have ads?

Neither Orgro nor SchoolRoutes.org shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orgro or SchoolRoutes.org?

Orgro ships an update every 2 weeks, and SchoolRoutes.org every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orgro was updated on November 3, 2026 and SchoolRoutes.org on October 24, 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.*