RiderLink. vs Root
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RiderLink.
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RiderLink Connect with cycling tools that support RiderLink on mobile phones for easy navigation or screen mirroring, enriching the cycling experience.
Root
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Root β Ride Smarter Ride smarter. Plan better routes. Track your progress. Root is a motorcycle companion app built for riders who want more from every journey. Whether youβre commuting, touring, or exploring new roads, Root helps you plan, track, and connect β all in one place. Plan & Save Routes Create and customise routes in seconds. Save your favourite rides and build your own collection of roads worth riding again. Track Your Rides Use GPS tracking to record your journeys and see your route history clearly mapped out. Personal Ride Analytics See distance, ride stats, and progress over time. Turn every ride into measurable improvement. Earn XP & Level Up Every mile counts. Earn experience points as you ride and watch your level grow. Join Rider Groups Connect with other riders, join groups, and share routes within the community. Root is designed for real motorcyclists who value progress, planning, and community. Download Root and make every ride count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiderLink. at none against Root's 2. Root's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RiderLink. asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RiderLink. | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sunplus Technology Company Limited | ben hodge |
In-app purchases
RiderLink.
No in-app purchases
Root
- Root Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Root Pro Yearly$19.991 Year








