# Zen Leaf+ vs ROOTS Dispensary

The clearest difference is monetization model: ROOTS Dispensary at free against Zen Leaf+'s free with in-app purchases. Zen Leaf+'s advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 78) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Zen Leaf+ against 4.9 for ROOTS Dispensary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Leaf+ has 17K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Zen Leaf+'s written reviews are positive against 80% of ROOTS Dispensary's.

Zen Leaf+ ships an update monthly, ROOTS Dispensary every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Leaf+ | ROOTS Dispensary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-leaf-plus/id6448922214/reviews) | **[4.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-dispensary/id6474188464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zen Leaf Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686929851) | [ROOTS dispensary LLC(NJ)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720957828) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Leaf+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-leaf-plus/id6448922214)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Order ahead, pay, and earn rewards at your local dispensary. Track your purchases, unlock exclusive deals, and connect with customer service in real-time. Available for Zen Leaf customers in select states.

**Highlights:** Order ahead, In-app payment with Aeropay, Earn rewards points, Track order status, Real-time customer service chat, Tiered loyalty program

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 💨 Great product selection
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering and pickup
- 💰 Good pricing and promotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Geographic restrictions preventing app usage
- 🤔 Lack of transparency around app availability in certain states
- 🔍 Inconsistent information between website and app

**Reported bugs**

- Order cancellations without clear explanation
- Linking issues with Google account names

**Requested features**

- Improved app compatibility across all legal states
- More detailed product information (THC levels, terpenes, etc.)
- Push notifications for sales and deals


### ROOTS Dispensary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-dispensary/id6474188464)

Easily sign up for an account, browse and order from an online menu, and review past purchases. Stay updated with exclusive announcements directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Sign up for an account, Order from online menu, View order history, Receive app announcements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Leaf+ free?

Zen Leaf+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ROOTS Dispensary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zen Leaf+ or ROOTS Dispensary?

ROOTS Dispensary is rated higher. Zen Leaf+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while ROOTS Dispensary averages 4.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do Zen Leaf+ or ROOTS Dispensary have ads?

Neither Zen Leaf+ nor ROOTS Dispensary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Leaf+ or ROOTS Dispensary?

Zen Leaf+ ships an update monthly, and ROOTS Dispensary every 3 months. Most recently, Zen Leaf+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and ROOTS Dispensary on October 24, 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.*