X vs Rootoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
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The X-DREAM is mainly used in conjunction with designated printers to achieve interaction between printers and mobile devices. This software connects to printers through WiFi and printer hotspots, making it easy to achieve wireless printing and providing users with an efficient mobile printing experience. Implement functions such as document printing, image printing, photo printing, ID printing, and standard photo printing.
Rootoo
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Bring your documents, photos, and ideas off the screen and onto the page. Rootoo is the companion app for Rootoo portable inkjet printers. Print documents and photos, scan paperwork, arrange ID card images, and create bead patterns—all from your phone. DOCUMENT PRINTING Print PDFs and preview Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files after conversion. Choose your paper size, orientation, page range, and number of copies before printing. From work documents to study materials, prepare the pages you need wherever your day takes you. PHOTOS AND IMAGES Choose pictures from your photo library or take a new photo. Crop, rotate, and adjust image effects before printing. Select color or black-and-white printing based on your printer and cartridge configuration. SCAN PAPERWORK TO PDF Capture paper documents with your camera, adjust page edges, crop, and apply image effects. Combine multiple pages into a PDF to save, preview, and print again later. ID CARD LAYOUTS Capture or import the front and back of an ID card, crop each image, and arrange both on one page. Preview the layout before printing to check placement. CREATIVE EDITING Combine text, images, and decorative elements in your own layouts. Adjust their placement and save your work to continue editing later. BEAD PATTERN MAKER Turn a favorite image into a fuse bead pattern. Edit colors and details, check bead counts by color, and export your pattern as a printable PDF. PRINTER CONNECTION AND MANAGEMENT Connect a compatible Rootoo printer, view device information and connection status, and manage print settings from your phone. For work on the go, learning at home, everyday photos, and hands-on projects—make room for the next page with Rootoo. COMPATIBILITY Printing requires a compatible Rootoo printer. Supported paper sizes, color printing, and certain settings vary by printer model and cartridge configuration. An internet connection is required to convert some document formats.
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Verdict
X and Rootoo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
X ships an update every 2 weeks, Rootoo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | Rootoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 567 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州市小篆科技有限公司 | dachao wang |
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
Rootoo
No in-app purchases









