Root vs Seegar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Root
This platform empowers communities to connect, collaborate, and grow. It offers tools for organizing groups, from gaming guilds to interest-based clubs. Stay connected on the go with mobile chat, voice, and video calls, and manage your community with customizable channels and permissions.
- Community connection and collaboration
- Mobile chat and notifications
- Voice and video calls
- Customizable channels, roles, and permissions
- Desktop command center with integrated apps
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Root is the platform for communities to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're leading a gaming guild, organizing a creative collective, or building an interest-based group, Root gives you the tools to bring people together and get things done. On desktop, Root is your full-featured command center. On mobile, it’s the easiest way to stay in the loop—chatting, reacting, and coordinating from anywhere. Why Root Stay connected on the go—Keep conversations flowing and never miss a moment, even when you’re away from your desk. Join voice and video calls— Talk face-to-face or drop into a channel when things go live, all from your phone. Navigate and multitask with ease — Switch between communities, check who’s online, and filter notifications by friends, mentions, and more. Designed for real communities—Structure your space with channels, roles, and permissions that reflect how your group works. Unlock more on desktop—Use Root on desktop for integrated apps like docs, tasks, and apps. Root for mobile gives you the essentials and keeps you connected today, with more on the way.
Seegar
Log, rate, and share your cigar experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Discover new blends and manage your collection. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned aficionados.
- Log cigar smokes
- Rate cigars
- Share notes with friends
- Explore new blends
- Track cigar collection
- Connect with community
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Seegar is the modern companion for cigar enthusiasts. Log your smokes, rate them, share notes with friends, and explore new blends. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just starting your cigar journey, Seegar makes it easy to track your collection and connect with the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Root at 68% against Seegar's 0%. Root also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (121 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Root holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Root's written reviews are positive against 0% of Seegar's.
Root ships an update weekly, Seegar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root | Seegar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (121 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Root Communications, Inc | Travis Amaral |
Customer experience
Root
Seegar
In-app purchases
Root
No in-app purchases
Seegar
No in-app purchases
