Comparison

Purple Owl vs Roots Rx

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

Head to head
About

Purple Owl

Discover a unique cannabis dispensary experience designed to promote peace and wellness. Explore curated products with knowledgeable staff in an elegantly designed, enchanted forest-themed space. Enjoy exclusive promotions and a boutique vibe.

Highlights
  • Enchanted forest aesthetic
  • Curated product selection
  • Knowledgeable staff
  • Focus on peace and wellness
  • Boutique vibe
  • Exclusive promotions
Features
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Step inside and you’ll quickly realize that this isn’t your typical dispensary. The Purple Owl is modeled to reflect an enchanted forest crossed with a Martha Stewart-level aesthetic of calm and refinement. Every corner of the store has been intentionally designed to promote peace, wellness, and a sense of belonging. The staff—knowledgeable, warm, and refreshingly real—are ready to help customers explore curated products that speak to both wellness goals and recreational curiosity. From high-end vapes to carefully sourced edibles and pre-rolls, the selection speaks for itself. In New York’s ever-evolving cannabis landscape, few places capture the spirit of 4/20 quite like The Purple Owl Dispensary in White Plains. Our woman-owned, thoughtfully curated space blends elegance, tranquility, and a little bit of magic to elevate every cannabis experience. We are going all out with exclusive promotions, thoughtful service, and a boutique vibe that sets us apart in Westchester County. Located at 405 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605, our dispensary is centrally situated for residents of Westchester and visitors alike. You can reach our team at (914) 297-2443 or explore more online at thepurpleowldispensary.com.

About

Roots Rx

Browse a curated selection of cannabis products, check real-time availability, and order ahead for pickup. Earn and redeem loyalty points across multiple locations. Discover deals and find the nearest dispensary.

Highlights
  • Browse complete cannabis menu
  • Check live product availability
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Earn and redeem loyalty points
  • Find nearby locations
  • Get deal notifications
Features
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Roots Rx is deeply rooted in Colorado's cannabis culture. We're not just a dispensary — we're a reflection of Colorado's independent spirit, mountain lifestyle, and love for premium weed. With locations across the Rockies, we're proud to serve locals and visitors with a curated selection of cannabis as vibrant and varied as the terrain around us. With the Roots Rx app, your favorite mountain dispensary comes with you wherever the road leads. Browse our full menu, check real-time availability, order ahead for pickup, and skip the line at any of our locations from Aspen to Leadville. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Browse our complete menu of flower, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, and more See live pricing, strain details, and product availability Order ahead for fast, easy pickup Earn and redeem loyalty points on every purchase — usable at all Roots Rx locations Get notified about deals, new drops, and exclusive offers Find the location nearest you across the Rockies REWARDS THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU: Shop at any Roots Rx and your loyalty points come with you. Whether you're in Aspen, Basalt, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, or Leadville, your rewards work everywhere we do. LOCATIONS ACROSS THE ROCKIES: Find us in Aspen, Basalt, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, and Leadville, serving surrounding mountain communities throughout the high country. Every Roots Rx location is designed to feel like a local hangout — welcoming, knowledgeable, and refreshingly down-to-earth. We're staffed by real people who live here, love cannabis, and know the difference between decent weed and exceptional flower. Whether you're hitting the slopes or just hanging in town, we're your go-to guide for products that hit just right. Colorado-born. Community-driven. Grown for the mountains. Welcome to Roots Rx. Download the app and shop the easy way. Must be 21+ to purchase. Valid government-issued ID required. Please consume responsibly.

Screenshots

Purple Owl4 screens
Roots Rx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Purple Owl at 12 against Roots Rx's 4. On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Purple Owl against 5.0 for Roots Rx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Purple Owl versus Roots Rx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurple OwlRoots Rx
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB70 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWestchester Harvesting Company LLC.Platte River Services Co., LLC

In-app purchases

None

Purple Owl

No in-app purchases

None

Roots Rx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purple Owl free?
Purple Owl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roots Rx free?
Roots Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Purple Owl or Roots Rx?
Purple Owl and Roots Rx are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Purple Owl or Roots Rx have ads?
Neither Purple Owl nor Roots Rx shows ads.

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