# Nutrient Logger vs Rootkin

The clearest difference is rating: Rootkin at 5.0 against Nutrient Logger's 4.4. Rootkin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Nutrient Logger's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nutrient Logger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Rootkin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rootkin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nutrient Logger has 120 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Nutrient Logger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rootkin's.

Nutrient Logger ships an update every 10 days, Rootkin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nutrient Logger | Rootkin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrient-logger-food-tracker/id1536557332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkin/id6763365286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/393772705) | [Lloyd Financial Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894439871) |

## What reviewers say

### Nutrient Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrient-logger-food-tracker/id1536557332)

This app allows users to meticulously track their daily intake of both macronutrients and micronutrients. It provides detailed breakdowns of vitamins, minerals, carbs, and protein, helping users understand their body's nutritional status. The app also offers personalized targets and educational insights into the function of each nutrient.

**Highlights:** Detailed nutrient breakdown (macro & micro), Extensive food database, Save reusable meals, Personalized nutrient targets, Learn about nutrient functions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly - Discounted | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly - Discounted | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Rootkin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkin/id6763365286)

Build and share your family tree while capturing spoken memories from relatives. This private space allows you to record stories, organize photos, and create shareable keepsakes. It keeps your family connected with gentle reminders and ensures your data is always exportable.

**Highlights:** Build interactive family trees, Record and attach voice memories, Share trees with family members, Organize photos by person, Create shareable newsletters/cards, Export tree data as GEDCOM

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootkin Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Rootkin Family | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nutrient Logger free?

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

### Is Rootkin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nutrient Logger or Rootkin?

Rootkin is rated higher. Nutrient Logger averages 4.4 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Rootkin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nutrient Logger or Rootkin have ads?

Nutrient Logger shows ads; Rootkin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nutrient Logger or Rootkin?

Nutrient Logger ships an update every 10 days, and Rootkin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nutrient Logger was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rootkin on October 9, 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.*