# Dad Gang vs RESPECTED ROOTS

The clearest difference is monetization model: RESPECTED ROOTS at free against Dad Gang's free with in-app purchases. RESPECTED ROOTS also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dad Gang against 5.0 for RESPECTED ROOTS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dad Gang's written reviews are positive against 95% of RESPECTED ROOTS's.

Dad Gang ships an update monthly, RESPECTED ROOTS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dad Gang | RESPECTED ROOTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dad-gang/id6740986844/reviews)** | [5.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respected-roots/id6747262507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dad Gang Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792402359) | [Fuego Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645204246) |

## What reviewers say

### Dad Gang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dad-gang/id6740986844)

Discover and purchase stylish hats designed specifically for dads. This app offers exclusive access to new releases and special promotions, celebrating fatherhood with a wide selection of headwear.

**Highlights:** Shop dad hats, Exclusive drops, Special deals, Celebrate fatherhood, Over 100,000 hats sold

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Excellent fit and quality
- 👍 User-friendly app experience
- 👍 Variety of hats available
- 👍 Positive brand message

**Requested features**

- Kids/girls version of the hats


### RESPECTED ROOTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/respected-roots/id6747262507)

Discover and shop natural beard grooming products with exclusive discounts and early access to new collections. Enjoy easy browsing and a quick, secure checkout experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive discounts, Early access to launches, Easy browsing, New arrivals catalog, First-to-know notifications, Secure and fast checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Finally found a product that works
- 👍 Keeps beard moisturized and soft
- 👍 Great products
- 👍 Best beard care product
- 👍 Loving the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤢 Super strong fruity fragrance
- 👎 Doesn't allow negative reviews to be seen

**Reported bugs**

- App needs improvement to easily mix and match fragrances

**Requested features**

- Unscented oil option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dad Gang free?

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

### Is RESPECTED ROOTS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dad Gang or RESPECTED ROOTS?

Dad Gang is rated higher. Dad Gang averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while RESPECTED ROOTS averages 5.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Dad Gang or RESPECTED ROOTS have ads?

Neither Dad Gang nor RESPECTED ROOTS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dad Gang or RESPECTED ROOTS?

Dad Gang ships an update monthly, and RESPECTED ROOTS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dad Gang was updated on November 4, 2026 and RESPECTED ROOTS on November 5, 2026.

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