# Roots vs Decidely AI

The clearest difference is ads: Roots at none against Decidely AI's shown. Roots also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Decidely AI's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roots sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Decidely AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roots holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roots has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roots ships an update every 3 weeks, Decidely AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roots | Decidely AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-screen-time-control/id6446800962/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decidely-ai/id6759072699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Decidely LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876680248) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (17)**

| 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 | $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


### Decidely AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decidely-ai/id6759072699)

This app uses AI to objectively judge debates and arguments. Input your topic and arguments, and receive instant feedback on logic, clarity, persuasion, and structure. Ideal for settling disputes, practicing rhetoric, or exploring complex subjects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered scoring, Instant argument analysis, Structured debate format, Objective feedback, Modern interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Single Result | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24 Hours Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roots free?

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

### Is Decidely AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roots or Decidely AI?

Roots is rated higher. Roots averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Decidely AI averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Roots or Decidely AI have ads?

Decidely AI shows ads; Roots does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roots or Decidely AI?

Roots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Decidely AI every 4 days. Most recently, Roots was updated on September 29, 2026 and Decidely AI on September 19, 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.*