# Minivo vs Root

The clearest difference is ads: Root at none against Minivo's shown. Root also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minivo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minivo ships an update every 2 months, Root every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minivo | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 30 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTSIOM HURYNOVICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866985148) | [Jin Hyundeok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813898778) |

## What reviewers say

### Minivo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minivo/id6757445547)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Access (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


### Root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-boards-notes-calendar/id6813898776)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Root Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minivo free?

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

### Is Root free?

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

### Do Minivo or Root have ads?

Minivo shows ads; Root does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minivo or Root?

Minivo ships an update every 2 months, and Root every 3 days. Most recently, Minivo was updated on October 4, 2026 and Root on October 24, 2026.

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