# Ahead vs Root and Bloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root and Bloom at none against Ahead's 10. Root and Bloom also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ahead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Root and Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ahead | Root and Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-emotional-intelligence/id1570430177/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 474 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ahead Solutions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570430179) | [Mandy Loughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822562890) |

## What reviewers say

### Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-emotional-intelligence/id1570430177)

This app helps you understand and manage your emotions through science-proven techniques. Learn to overcome unhelpful thought patterns and build a personal toolkit for emotional regulation in just 5 minutes a day. Track your progress and become a calmer, kinder individual.

**Highlights:** Manage emotions daily, Science-proven techniques, Interactive reflections, Personalized emotional toolkit, Track emotional progress, Learn with others

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 3  Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 months | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Helpful for managing emotions
- 🧠 Insightful and educational
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🎯 Personalized content
- 🕰️ Bite-sized lessons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🕰️ Limited daily activities
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤖 Robotic or impersonal tone

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to access full content without subscription
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss
- Confusing navigation and user interface
- Unresponsive or malfunctioning features

**Requested features**

- More free content and features
- Ability to track progress and revisit past lessons
- Personalized recommendations based on user data
- Integration with other mental health apps or services
- Dark mode option


### Root and Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-and-bloom/id6747715483)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ahead free?

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

### Is Root and Bloom free?

Root and Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ahead or Root and Bloom have ads?

Neither Ahead nor Root and Bloom shows ads.

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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.*