Comparison

Root vs BotGhost

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

BotGhost

Create and host your own Discord bots without any coding knowledge. Utilize a visual builder and over 300 pre-built commands to automate tasks, manage servers, and engage members. Enjoy free 24/7 hosting for your bots.

Highlights
  • No-code bot building
  • Free 24/7 bot hosting
  • 300+ pre-built commands
  • Visual drag-and-drop builder
  • AI integration (ChatGPT)
  • Manage bots from mobile
Features
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Build and host your own Discord bot with no coding required! BotGhost makes it easy to create powerful Discord bots and keep them running 24/7 without any technical knowledge. No downloads, no servers to maintain, no code to write—just build your bot and we'll host it for you. ◆ FREE 24/7 BOT HOSTING Your bot stays online around the clock with our reliable cloud hosting. We handle all the technical stuff so you don't have to. No computer running overnight, no paid servers—just always-on performance, included free. ◆ BUILD WITHOUT CODE Create sophisticated Discord bots using our visual drag-and-drop builder. Design custom commands, automate events, and configure everything through an easy interface—zero programming skills needed. ◆ GET STARTED IN MINUTES 1. Create your bot in the Discord Developer Portal 2. Paste your bot token into BotGhost 3. Enable the modules you want 4. Click "Go Online"—that's it! ◆ 300+ COMMANDS READY TO USE Choose from a massive library of pre-built features: • Moderation — Kick, ban, mute & protect your server • Custom Commands — Build your own responses & embeds • AI Integration — ChatGPT & image generation built-in • Levels & Economy — Engage members with XP & rewards • Announcements — Welcome messages & notifications • Reaction Roles — Self-assign roles with reactions • Social Alerts — YouTube, Twitch & Reddit notifications • Auto-Mod — Filter spam & bad content automatically • And 20+ more modules! ◆ DEPLOY MULTIPLE BOTS Host as many bots as you need—all for free. Perfect for running multiple servers. ◆ MANAGE FROM ANYWHERE Edit your bot, enable features, and check status right from your phone. Your changes go live instantly. ◆ PREMIUM UPGRADES AVAILABLE Unlock priority hosting, unlimited commands, and advanced features when you're ready to level up. Stop struggling with code and server setups. Build your Discord bot the easy way—we'll keep it online for you. Get started free today! Terms of Service: https://botghost.com/tos Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Root4 screens
BotGhost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root at none against BotGhost's 8. Root also leads on chart position (#108 vs unranked) and ratings volume (107 vs 18). BotGhost's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 65%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BotGhost sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Root asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BotGhost holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root has 107 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Root's written reviews are positive against 82% of BotGhost's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Root versus BotGhost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootBotGhost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (107 ratings)4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better18
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoot Communications, IncBotGhost

Customer experience

Root

All ratings107 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative23.8%

BotGhost

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Root

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

BotGhost

Subscriptions8
  • Single Bot Monthly (30% Off Sale)$6.991 Month
  • Single Premium Bot$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Bots Monthly$13.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Bots Premium$19.991 Month
  • Single Bot Premium Yearly$41.991 Year
  • Single Bot Premium (Yearly)$59.991 Year
  • Unlimited Bots Premium (Yearly)$83.991 Year
  • Unlimited Bots Premium (Yearly)$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Root free?
Root is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BotGhost free?
BotGhost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Root or BotGhost?
BotGhost is rated higher. Root averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while BotGhost averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Root or BotGhost have ads?
Neither Root nor BotGhost shows ads.

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