BIÂN vs QuietRoots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIÂN
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The key to your sanctuary in the palm of your hand. From the ability to reserve a table at The Restaurant, to schedule treatments, classes, private sessions and appointments with our Doctors, to alerting BIÂN prior to your arrival for your locker room setup -- our app will keep you organized and in the know on everything as it relates to your BIÂN membership.
QuietRoots
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QuietRoots is a space for daily reflection, self-knowledge, and timeless wisdom. Each day, discover a carefully selected passage and a thoughtful reflection designed to help you slow down, look inward, and see your life from a wider perspective. Explore wisdom from different traditions and eras — from Stoicism, Taoism, Buddhism, and early Christian writings to ancient philosophical and spiritual texts. QuietRoots brings these voices together without asking you to follow a single path. With QuietRoots you can: • Read a new Daily Passage and reflection • Explore timeless texts and wisdom traditions • Keep a private journal and return to your reflections • Use guided practices for awareness and self-reflection • Save meaningful passages and ideas • Build a personal space for deeper study and contemplation QuietRoots is not about giving you ready-made answers. It is about creating a quiet place to notice more clearly what is happening within you, what matters to you, and how you want to live. Come back each day for a few minutes of perspective, reflection, and discovery. Some features may require a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIÂN at none against QuietRoots's 2. QuietRoots's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. QuietRoots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BIÂN asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIÂN ships an update every 2 months, QuietRoots every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIÂN | QuietRoots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BIAN CHICAGO LLC | Yesod Code LLC |
In-app purchases
BIÂN
No in-app purchases
QuietRoots
- Supporter$4.991 Month
- Supporter7 Days trial$34.991 Year









