Comparison

Check vs Root

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

Head to head
About

Check

This app helps you maintain connections by reminding you to check in with friends, family, or colleagues. You can customize the frequency of these reminders to ensure you stay in touch.

Highlights
  • Customizable check-in reminders
  • Stay connected with contacts
  • Personalized reminder frequency
  • Supports friends, family, and work contacts
Features
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Check-in Tools helps you stay connected with friends, family or at work. Stay in touch with them by setting up how often you want to be reminded to check-in with them.

About

Root

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Root in Drive safely and protect the Earth with Root in. Earn points through various campaigns and missions such as driving safely, taking breaks during long drives, and using public transportation. We safeguard your safety, the environment, and your wallet. ※ What is Root in? Root in automatically detects all forms of transportation, including public transit, analyzing driving habits to provide a “Root-in score” based on carbon emissions. Enjoy a wise Root in lifestyle that protects safety, the Earth, and your wallet. (1) Driving Information Recording * Records driving speed, rapid starts, accelerations, and sudden stops. * Maintaining economical speed can save 10-20% of fuel. * Reduce rapid starts, accelerations, and stops to improve fuel efficiency! (2) Driving Habit Analysis * Analyzes driving habits to provide a driving report and rating. * Activities related to public transportation are also recorded! (3) Point Earning * Converts all transportation activities into points! * Earn additional points based on distance traveled and your rating. * Higher ratings mean more points! * Use earned points for various mobile coupon exchanges and affiliated product purchases! (4) Automatic Parking Location Recording * Automatically records the last parking location so you don't have to worry. * Detailed driving records can be checked on the map. (5) Points for Using Public Transportation * Earn points for using any form of transportation, including public transit! (6) Root-in score Analysis Report * Provides a carbon emission analysis report based on your driving habits. * Join us in living an eco-friendly life and protecting the Earth! (7) Safe Driving Practice through Various Challenges and Missions! * Take breaks at highway rest stops to prevent drowsy driving. * Diagnose driving habits and get tailored driving habit coaching. * Offers various daily missions like proper parking, tire checks, and car washing. (8) Community Activities with Point Benefits * Communicate with users in various fields. * Enjoy fun activities and earn point benefits! ※ How are points awarded? * Personal information and movement data are separated to improve the transportation environment. * Efficient driving reports are created through big data analysis of movement paths. * Collaborates with logistics, distribution, and transportation companies to encourage safe driving among company vehicle drivers. ※ How can you earn more points? * Reduce sudden stops and rapid starts, and earn a high rating through safe driving habits. * The more actively you communicate in community activities, the greater the point benefits. * Invite more friends to foster good driving habits. * Participate in various events to earn more points. ※ Required Permissions for Service Essential Permissions * Location: Needed to collect driving history information. * Physical Activity Information: Needed to enhance the auto driving termination feature. Optional Permissions * Camera: Needed for using photos, media, and files. * Storage: Needed to save and use photos and videos. * Notifications: Needed to provide various events and benefits. Optional access permissions require user consent for use, and services can still be used without granting permission for these features. (Customer Service) cs@wedrive.kr

Screenshots

Check4 screens
Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Check at none against Root's shown. Check also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Check ships an update every 3 days, Root every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Check versus Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckRoot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRooted SoftwareNovelux Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Check

No in-app purchases

None

Root

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Check free?
Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Root free?
Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Check or Root have ads?
Root shows ads; Check does not.
Which is updated more often, Check or Root?
Check ships an update every 3 days, and Root every 3 weeks. Most recently, Check was updated on September 23, 2026 and Root on September 13, 2026.

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