# PolyRoots vs Arktica

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arktica at none against PolyRoots's 2. Arktica also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PolyRoots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Arktica asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyRoots | Arktica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [POLYROOTS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755059667) | [Erik Holverson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859102120) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyRoots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyroots/id6505081270)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### Arktica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arktica/id6756199873)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyRoots free?

PolyRoots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arktica free?

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

### Do PolyRoots or Arktica have ads?

PolyRoots shows ads; Arktica does not.

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