# ClearSplit vs Roots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearSplit at 100% against Roots's 67%. ClearSplit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Roots's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearSplit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Roots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearSplit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ClearSplit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Roots's.

ClearSplit ships an update weekly, Roots every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearSplit | Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearsplit/id6740740103/reviews)** | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-grow-wealth/id6756028051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 120 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio506 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791369908) | [Roots Investment Community](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858050555) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearSplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearsplit/id6740740103)

Effortlessly split bills and shared expenses with friends and family. Scan receipts, assign items, and get paid back quickly. Perfect for restaurants, groceries, and group trips.

**Highlights:** Scan receipts with OCR, Guest sessions without app download, Automatic item recognition, Split items by quantity or evenly, Automatic tax and tip calculation, Payment requests via Venmo/Cash App, Personalized payment summaries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearSplit Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ClearSplit Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roots-grow-wealth/id6756028051)

This app helps users build wealth through real estate investing and financial education. It offers personalized plans, rewards for taking action, and a marketplace to redeem rewards for investments or financial goals. The community fosters growth for renters, investors, and partners.

**Highlights:** Personalized 52-week Wealth Building plan, Earn Investable Rewards™ for financial actions, Redeem rewards in Growth Market, Invest in real estate, Contribute to future home purchase, Access financial coaching and resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roots Growth | $10.00 | per month |
| Roots Growth (Annual) | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearSplit free?

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

### Is Roots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClearSplit or Roots?

ClearSplit is rated higher. ClearSplit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Roots averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do ClearSplit or Roots have ads?

Neither ClearSplit nor Roots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearSplit or Roots?

ClearSplit ships an update weekly, and Roots every 6 days. Most recently, ClearSplit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Roots on November 5, 2026.

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