Comparison

BIÂN vs QuietRoots

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

Head to head
About

BIÂN

Features
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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.

About

QuietRoots

Features
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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/

Screenshots

BIÂN2 screens
QuietRoots4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuietRoots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BIÂN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BIÂN versus QuietRoots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIÂNQuietRoots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBIAN CHICAGO LLCYesod Code LLC

In-app purchases

None

BIÂN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuietRoots

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$4.991 Month
  • Supporter7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is BIÂN free?
BIÂN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuietRoots free?
QuietRoots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIÂN or QuietRoots have ads?
BIÂN shows ads; QuietRoots does not.
Which is updated more often, BIÂN or QuietRoots?
BIÂN ships an update every 2 months, and QuietRoots every 4 days. Most recently, BIÂN was updated on October 27, 2026 and QuietRoots on October 28, 2026.

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