# Rootling vs Leafolio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Leafolio at 14 against Rootling's 1. Leafolio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Leafolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rootling against 5.0 for Leafolio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leafolio has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rootling ships an update every 2 weeks, Leafolio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootling | Leafolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootling-plant-propagation/id6758851487/reviews) | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafolio/id6764116802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michel Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870282588) | [The Two Trees LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895647854) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootling-plant-propagation/id6758851487)

Easily track the progress of your plant cuttings and divisions. Document your propagation journey with photo timelines, notes, and reminders. Learn what works best for different methods and plants to achieve more successful rooted plants.

**Highlights:** Log various propagation methods, Visual photo journal for root progress, Save notes and medium changes, Track active, successful, and failed projects, Compare success rates across methods, Browse 200+ plant guides, Set propagation reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootling Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Rootling Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Leafolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafolio/id6764116802)

This app is a premium plant collection journal for serious growers and collectors. It helps you organize plant details, photos, sources, and care notes. An optional premium subscription adds advanced breeding records for documenting crosses and traits.

**Highlights:** Catalog plant collection with details and photos, Preserve photo history and milestones, Save favorite vendors and nurseries, Build a wishlist for future acquisitions, Track orders from purchase to arrival, Record care observations, Document breeding records and parentage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leafolio Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Leafolio Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootling free?

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

### Is Leafolio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rootling or Leafolio?

Rootling and Leafolio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Rootling or Leafolio have ads?

Neither Rootling nor Leafolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rootling or Leafolio?

Rootling ships an update every 2 weeks, and Leafolio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootling was updated on October 28, 2026 and Leafolio on October 24, 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.*