# ChatTown vs Root

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root at none against ChatTown's 1. Root also leads on device support. On price, rating, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatTown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Root asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChatTown against 5.0 for Root. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatTown | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chattown/id6756334309/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-debate-and-discuss/id6761019717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rainbow Frame LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853452594) | [Marcus Holloway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887340650) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatTown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chattown/id6756334309)

Connect with people globally through real-time messaging and community chat. Create and join public or private rooms on any topic, customize your profile, and build communities. Enjoy a smooth, reliable experience with instant updates and notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time messaging, Community chat rooms, Private messaging, Create and manage rooms, Customizable profiles, Instant updates, Notifications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatTown Pro | $4.99 | per month |


### Root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-debate-and-discuss/id6761019717)

Engage in structured debates on current events and thought-provoking questions. Share your reasoning, see community stances, and join live discussions. Submit your own questions to drive conversations.

**Highlights:** Take a stance on debates, Share reasoning and cite sources, View community breakdowns, Join live AI-moderated discussions, Submit custom debate questions, Browse trending and curated questions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatTown free?

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

### Is Root free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChatTown or Root?

ChatTown and Root are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

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