Comparison

TeamSpeak 3 vs Root

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

Head to head
About

TeamSpeak 3

This app provides advanced voice chat and communication for groups over the internet or private networks. It offers features like low data usage, advanced permission controls, and anonymous use, making it ideal for gamers, friends, and businesses.

Highlights
  • Ad & Spam Free
  • Low data usage
  • Advanced permission controls
  • Offline/LAN functionality
  • Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation
  • Connect to multiple servers & channels
  • Synchronise bookmarks across devices
Features
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Voice Chat Communication used by Professional Gamers. ---------- TeamSpeak is an advanced voice chat and communication app that enables groups of people to communicate and share information with each other via the internet or through private networks, whether they are using smartphones or desktop PCs/Macs. FEATURES: ● Ad & Spam Free ● Low data usage ● Minimal CPU Usage ● Advanced Permission Controls ● Offline/LAN functionality ● Use on public or your own private server ● Use Anonymously ● Synchronise your bookmarks across devices ● Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation ● Connect to multiple servers & channels ● Send and receive group and direct messages ● Identity and contacts management ● See detailed channel and player information ● Get player status notifications ● Universal app for iPhone/iPod/iPad The preferred voice chat solution for online gamers, friends and family and small businesses world-wide. TeamSpeak lets you chat with fellow team mates, discuss strategy in real-time, or facilitate online events. TeamSpeak can be run on either your own private server where you can securely connect with and chat to your guild, clan or colleagues. Or jump on one of the many public servers and channels. TeamSpeak3 for iOS is optimized to enhance your mobile device experience and keeps you connected with your peers while you're on-the-go. To communicate with other users using TeamSpeak, you must be connected to a TeamSpeak 3 server (directly connecting to users is not possible). To view a list of public servers, download the TeamSpeak desktop client and choose Connections > Server List. To join a private server, contact your clan/guild/group's administrator for the information you would need to connect. Our team of developers are constantly working on improving the solution and to add new features to give you an even better experience. If you find a specific bug or crash issue please let us know. In most cases our developers will find and squash bugs or fix crash issues quickly, especially if you can aid us with information regarding your hardware or environment, and how to reproduce the issue. You may even get a reward!

About

Root

Connect with communities through text, voice, and video chat. Customize your profile and server with free themes and animated elements. Enhance your experience with integrated apps for collaborative activities.

Highlights
  • Text, voice, and video chat
  • Screen sharing
  • Free profile and theme customization
  • Integrated community apps
  • Server template import
  • Community discovery
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Root is community chat with voice and video calls, screen share, themes, and apps, all in one place. Chat in channels, hop into a call with your group, and add apps to enhance your community experience. FREE PROFILE AND THEME CUSTOMIZATION No paywalls on personality. Animated profile pictures, animated banners, custom emoji and themes are all free. Pick a theme or build your own. VOICE, VIDEO AND SCREEN SHARE Talk in voice channels, turn on video, and share your screen with sound. Move a call from your computer to your phone without hanging up. APPS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Add apps to your community. Draw together on one canvas, track tasks, or plan your next raid. BRING YOUR SERVER Import a server template and Root sets up your channels, categories and roles. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Browse Community Discovery to find a new group chat, or list your own community.

Screenshots

TeamSpeak 34 screens
Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Root at Free against TeamSpeak 3's $0.99. Root also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 25%) and rating (4.3 vs 2.5). TeamSpeak 3's advantage is chart position (#4 vs #195). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Root is free to download; TeamSpeak 3 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Root holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 152 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TeamSpeak 3's written reviews are positive against 70% of Root's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeamSpeak 3 ships an update every 2 months, Root weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TeamSpeak 3 versus Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeamSpeak 3Root
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (243 ratings)4.3 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews69.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243 — better152
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#4 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB178 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTeamSpeak Systems IncRoot Communications, Inc

Customer experience

TeamSpeak 3

All ratings237 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative58.6%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative64.9%

Root

All ratings146 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

TeamSpeak 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to connect
  • Unable to join password-protected channels
  • Microphone and audio issues
  • Scrolling problems
  • Outdated version not compatible with servers

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to adjust individual user volume
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow importing identities from PC
  • Add option to keep screen on
  • Improve Bluetooth microphone support
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  • Provide more admin/moderation controls

Root

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TeamSpeak 3

No in-app purchases

None

Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeamSpeak 3 free?
TeamSpeak 3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Root free?
Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TeamSpeak 3 or Root?
Root is rated higher. TeamSpeak 3 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Root averages 4.3 from 152 ratings.
Do TeamSpeak 3 or Root have ads?
Neither TeamSpeak 3 nor Root shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeamSpeak 3 or Root?
TeamSpeak 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Root weekly. Most recently, TeamSpeak 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Root on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, TeamSpeak 3 or Root?
TeamSpeak 3 currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Root at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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