# Interlude vs Roots

The clearest difference is rating: Roots at 4.7 against Interlude's 3.0. Roots also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). Interlude's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roots sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Interlude asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roots has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interlude | Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interlude-end-phone-addiction/id1661598134/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-screen-time-control/id6446800962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SparkWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385740391) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### Interlude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interlude-end-phone-addiction/id1661598134)

This app helps combat phone and social media addiction by introducing delays before launching specific applications. Users can set daily usage limits for apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, with increasing delays as limits are approached.

**Highlights:** App launch delay, Set daily usage limits, Combats social media overuse, Reduces excessive checking, Customizable app limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-screen-time-control/id6446800962)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by setting app limits, scheduling downtime, and participating in detox challenges. It provides insights into your screen time habits and offers features like 'Monk Mode' for focused periods. Aimed at improving well-being and reducing phone addiction.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Scheduled downtime, Phone detox challenges, Monk Mode for strict blocking, Digital dopamine monitoring, Daily goals and progress tracking, Personal balance score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roots Plus - Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roots Plus - Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roots - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Roots Plus - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Roots - Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Roots Plus - Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for reducing screen time
- 🚀 Effective in cutting down app usage
- 💡 Customizable app blocking and downtime settings
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent app blocking and unblocking
- 🐛 Inaccurate screen time tracking
- 🐛 Difficulty deleting account or changing subscription
- 🐛 Frustrating when apps are locked unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Apps getting blocked when they shouldn't be
- Screen time data not syncing correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Trouble with the initial setup and syncing

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Customizable challenges and ability to share with friends
- More options for the 'Do Not Disturb' mode
- Improved analytics and progress tracking
- Ability to easily adjust app limits without resetting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interlude free?

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

### Is Roots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interlude or Roots?

Roots is rated higher. Interlude averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Roots averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Interlude or Roots have ads?

Neither Interlude nor Roots 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.*