# root vs Purem

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: root at none against Purem's 3. Purem's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purem sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. root asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | root | Purem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dohyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802174263) | [Dongok Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875011100) |

## What reviewers say

### root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root/id6743316666)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Purem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purem/id6758786205)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $36.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is root free?

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

### Is Purem free?

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

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