Root vs SBB Community
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 community chat with voice and video calls, screen share, themes, and apps, all in one place. Chat in channels, hop into a call with your group, and add apps to enhance your community experience. FREE PROFILE AND THEME CUSTOMIZATION No paywalls on personality. Animated profile pictures, animated banners, custom emoji and themes are all free. Pick a theme or build your own. VOICE, VIDEO AND SCREEN SHARE Talk in voice channels, turn on video, and share your screen with sound. Move a call from your computer to your phone without hanging up. APPS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Add apps to your community. Draw together on one canvas, track tasks, or plan your next raid. BRING YOUR SERVER Import a server template and Root sets up your channels, categories and roles. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Browse Community Discovery to find a new group chat, or list your own community.
SBB Community
This private, members-only community offers resources and connections for individuals passionate about DIY skincare. Learn treatments, discover curated finds, and engage with fellow enthusiasts in a safe, judgment-free environment to achieve professional results at home.
- DIY skincare treatment mastery
- Educational content on ingredients and routines
- Connect with skincare enthusiasts
- Discover member-only finds
- Exclusive opportunities for members
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Get professional skincare results from the comfort of your own home! Join SBB Community and say goodbye to expensive skincare appointments. Our private, members-only community gives you everything you need to perform your own treatments at home, discover incredible finds, and connect with people who are just as obsessed with skincare as you are. No more overpaying. No more searching alone. Just real knowledge from a community that gets it. Every member is reviewed and approved by our admin team, which means you are always surrounded by genuine skincare lovers, from total beginners discovering their first routine to dedicated DIYers performing a full range of at-home treatments. With SBB Community you can: *Learn and master a wide range of DIY skincare treatments from home *Access educational content on ingredients, routines, and techniques *Connect and chat with fellow skincare enthusiasts who share your passion *Discover member-only finds curated exclusively for our community *Be the first to know about exclusive member-only finds and opportunities available only to approved members SBB Community is more than just an app. It is a safe, judgment-free space built for skincare lovers who want glowing, glass skin results without the luxury price tag. Whether you are just starting your skincare journey or you are a seasoned DIYer with a full at-home treatment routine - you belong here. Membership is free to apply. Submit your application and our team will review it. Once approved you will have full access to everything SBB Community has to offer. Get ready for the best skin of your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SBB Community at 5.0 against Root's 4.3. Root's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SBB Community holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Root ships an update weekly, SBB Community every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root | SBB Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #172 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Root Communications, Inc | Gmz Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
Root
SBB Community
In-app purchases
Root
No in-app purchases
SBB Community
No in-app purchases









