Comparison

SonLink vs Roots Beyond

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

Head to head
About

SonLink

Control your compatible television using your Wi-Fi network. Manage power, volume, navigation, and launch apps. Save multiple TV configurations for easy access.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Power and volume management
  • Navigation controls
  • Keyboard input
  • App launching
  • Multiple saved TVs
Features
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Control a compatible TV over your home Wi-Fi. Use power, volume, navigation, keyboard input, app launching, and multiple saved TVs. TV commands stay on your local network. The free version contains ads and may request privacy permissions before advertising services start. SonLink is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer.

About

Roots Beyond

Features
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Roots Beyond is the official delivery companion for field teams operating under the Roots Beyond platform. Designed exclusively for delivery personnel, the app puts everything you need on the road right in your pocket. Your day, organised from the first tap See all pending deliveries assigned to you, sorted and ready to action. Each delivery includes full product details, customer information, and drop-off location so you always know what you're carrying and where it needs to go. Deliver and confirm with confidence Mark deliveries as complete as you go. If something can't be delivered, log a return quickly and keep your workflow uninterrupted. Report issues instantly Encountered a problem on the road? Use the built-in report feature to notify your admin directly — no phone calls, no delays. Full delivery history at a glance Review every completed delivery in your history log. Stay on top of your performance and keep a clear record of what's been done. Simple profile, zero hassle Your profile is set up by your admin. There's nothing to create, no account to manage just open the app and focus on the work. Roots Beyond is purpose-built for professional delivery teams. Access is granted and managed entirely by your company administrator.

Screenshots

SonLink4 screens
Roots Beyond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roots Beyond at none against SonLink's 2. Roots Beyond also leads on ads (none vs shown). SonLink's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. SonLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month. Roots Beyond asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonLink ships an update every 6 days, Roots Beyond every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SonLink versus Roots Beyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonLinkRoots Beyond
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFan Wai HoDave Thakkar

Bugs and requests

SonLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and won't load
  • Stops working after one day
  • Volume does not work
  • App stopped working
  • App might be broken on purpose (ads)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add microphone functionality
  • Option to remove ads
  • Talk to search button

Roots Beyond

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SonLink

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium14 Days trial$2.291 Month
  • Annual Premium14 Days trial$12.991 Year
None

Roots Beyond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SonLink free?
SonLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roots Beyond free?
Roots Beyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SonLink or Roots Beyond have ads?
SonLink shows ads; Roots Beyond does not.
Which is updated more often, SonLink or Roots Beyond?
SonLink ships an update every 6 days, and Roots Beyond every 3 weeks. Most recently, SonLink was updated on November 4, 2026 and Roots Beyond on November 5, 2026.

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