Comparison

Root & Rune vs Starting Solids

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

Head to head
About

Root & Rune

Features
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DESCRIPTION A structured, gamified learning system for symbolic literacy and reflective practice. Choose your path. Learn at your own pace. Discover what the natural and magical world has been trying to teach you all along. SIX PATHS TO WALK Follow one or all six — there's no wrong way to begin. Tarot Reader — learn the cards, the spreads, and the language of symbols Astrologer — explore the planets, signs, houses, and how they shape a life Hedge Witch — work with herbs, plants, and the wisdom of the green world Dream Worker — learn to interpret, record, and work with your dreams Energy Practitioner — explore energy work, chakras, and intuitive practice The Wild Path — connect with creatures, spirits, and the natural world as teacher THE CODEX 180 entries across six categories — Flora, Fauna, Dreams, Arcana, Stones, and Stars. Each entry unlocks as you learn, building a personal reference you'll return to again and again. Herbs and their properties. Crystals and their uses. Creatures from mythology and folklore. The history of magical practice across cultures. Tarot symbols. Dream archetypes. The Codex is yours to discover. 0 of 180 is just the beginning. EARN YOUR RUNES Complete a lesson group and earn a rune — drawn at random from the Elder Futhark. Finish all your lessons and unlock the ability to order your own hand-selected rune set, complimentary. (Shipping only.) This isn't a badge. It's a real object you earned. LEARN WITHOUT PRESSURE Root & Rune is built for the way curious people actually learn — in bursts, across topics, following what calls to them. No rigid curriculum. No judgment if you wander between paths. No pressure to go in order. Just open the app and follow what interests you today. FREE & PREMIUM Free: Begin your journey — access introductory lessons across all six paths and start discovering the Codex. Premium ($9.99/month or $69.99/year): Unlock the full library — all 180 Codex entries, all lessons across every path, hidden lessons and secrets, and the path to earning your rune set. Launch offer: $7.99/month or $49.99/year for a limited time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Starting Solids

This app helps parents confidently introduce solid foods to their babies. It offers age-appropriate food preparation, choking safety tips, and allergen tracking, all while keeping data private and offline.

Highlights
  • 100+ first foods with nutritional highlights
  • Age-specific food preparation guides
  • Choking safety tips
  • Allergen tracking
  • Meal logging and feeding history
  • Offline functionality
  • Private data storage
Features
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Starting solids is exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Which foods first? How do I cut an avocado for a 7-month-old? Is this a choking risk? This app puts clear, practical answers in your pocket — and remembers exactly what your baby has already tried. Track every food you introduce, follow age-appropriate prep for each one, and keep a clean record of allergens as you go. Everything stays on your device — no account, no ads, no cloud. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse 100+ first foods — fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains and more, each with why it's great for babies. • Age-by-age prep — every food shows exactly how to serve it at 6–8 months, 9–11 months, and 12+ months, from mash and purée to finger-food strips. • Choking-safety tips — food-specific guidance so you can serve with confidence. • Track allergens the safe way — mark the major allergens as you introduce them one at a time, and see progress at a glance. • Log meals — record what baby ate and when, and build a simple feeding history. • Scan meals — scan meal photo for texture and choking-hazard appropriateness. • Recipes — baby-friendly ideas that grow with your child. • Nutrition highlights — see why each food is worth offering. BUILT FOR PARENTS • 100% private — everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. • No ads, ever. • Works fully offline. • Clean, native design that's fast to use with one hand at the high chair. WHO IT'S FOR Parents and caregivers starting purées or baby-led weaning (BLW), navigating allergen introduction, or just wanting one tidy place to remember what their baby has tried. IMPORTANT This is an educational tracker, not medical advice. Age guidance follows common pediatric weaning practice — most babies start solids around 6 months. Never give honey or added salt/sugar before 12 months. Introduce one new food (especially allergens) at a time and watch for about 3 days. Always follow the guidance of your pediatrician or health visitor. Start your baby's food journey today. Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/babyfoodtrackerterms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/babyfoodtrackerprivacy

Screenshots

Root & Rune4 screens
Starting Solids4 screens

Verdict

The call

Root & Rune and Starting Solids are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Root & Rune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Starting Solids sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Root & Rune versus Starting Solids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot & RuneStarting Solids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB80 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBloomWave, LLCMD ATAHER ALI EMON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Root & Rune

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Starting Solids

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Root & Rune free?
Root & Rune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starting Solids free?
Starting Solids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Root & Rune or Starting Solids have ads?
Neither Root & Rune nor Starting Solids shows ads.

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