# discourse vs Root

The clearest difference is rating: discourse at 5.0 against Root's 4.1. Root's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

discourse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | discourse | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-discussion-platform/id6472713554/reviews)** | [4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-built-for-community/id6742028281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 27 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zainuddin Qazi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050377324) | [Root Communications, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680800542) |

## What reviewers say

### discourse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-discussion-platform/id6472713554)

This platform facilitates organized online discussions and debates, offering a structured alternative to typical social media forums. Users can engage in moderated conversations, receive criteria-based feedback on their opinions, and compete to become the most popular panelist.

**Highlights:** Organized discussions, Limited panel size, Criteria-based feedback, Ranking and experience, Debate-style format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-built-for-community/id6742028281)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform empowers communities to connect, collaborate, and grow. It offers tools for organizing groups, from gaming guilds to interest-based clubs. Stay connected on the go with mobile chat, voice, and video calls, and manage your community with customizable channels and permissions.

**Highlights:** Community connection and collaboration, Mobile chat and notifications, Voice and video calls, Customizable channels, roles, and permissions, Desktop command center with integrated apps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is discourse free?

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

### Is Root free?

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

### Which has better reviews, discourse or Root?

discourse is rated higher. discourse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Root averages 4.1 from 107 ratings.

### Do discourse or Root have ads?

Neither discourse nor Root shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*