# Protos vs Rooted

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rooted at none against Protos's 7. Rooted also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Protos's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Rooted asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rooted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protos has 117 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Protos ships an update every 3 weeks, Rooted monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protos | Rooted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protos-bible-study-commentary/id6752794941/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooted-bible-reading-and-study/id6760232273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 290 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Jonathan Arifin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803911370) | [Standing Duck Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883354190) |

## What reviewers say

### Protos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protos-bible-study-commentary/id6752794941)

This app provides in-depth Bible study with integrated commentary, a dictionary, and guided notes. It aims to offer a clear, contextual understanding of scripture beyond just the text. Features include word study tools and a reading tracker for daily and serious study.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse commentary, Integrated Bible dictionary, Guided note-taking, Word study tools, Bible reading tracker, Sermon notes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protos Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Protos Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Protos Premium (40% Off) | $23.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (30% Off) | $27.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (Three Months) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Protos Premium (50% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Protos Premium (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Rooted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooted-bible-reading-and-study/id6760232273)

This app offers a Bible reading experience designed for real life, without streaks or daily targets. It allows users to pick up their reading exactly where they left off, whenever they return. Explore Scripture with guided paths and tap any word to access its original Hebrew or Greek meaning.

**Highlights:** Flexible reading paths without due dates, Tap any word for Hebrew/Greek definitions, Offline access to Bible and study data, Highlights and notes for personal reflection, Customizable reader settings, iCloud sync for cross-device progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protos free?

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

### Is Rooted free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Protos or Rooted?

Rooted is rated higher. Protos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Rooted averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Protos or Rooted have ads?

Neither Protos nor Rooted shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protos or Rooted?

Protos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rooted monthly. Most recently, Protos was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rooted on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*