Hobby World vs Rootah
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hobby World
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Hobby World, we’re more than just an online store—we’re a destination for RC enthusiasts. Founded with a passion for high-performance remote control vehicles, our company is dedicated to bringing the excitement of RC racing, crawling, and bashing to hobbyists of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we provide top-quality RC cars, parts, and accessories from trusted global brands, all at your fingertips. As a new e-commerce venture, we aim to simplify the shopping experience with fast delivery, responsive support, and expert advice. Our team consists of hobbyists and racers who understand what customers need to elevate their RC experience
Rootah
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Bring the Crew to every run. Your crew can't always lace up with you. Now they don't have to. Share a live link before you start — they follow your location, pace, and distance in real time, from any browser. No app needed on their side. Just open, watch, and cheer. Live Tracking — your run, their front row One tap generates a live link. Send it to anyone. They see your route trace in real time, your current pace, and how far you've gone. When they cheer, it shows up on your screen. Cheer — feel every one Your crew taps a button. A cheer lands on your screen mid-run. At kilometre 7, when your legs are done, that's the moment it matters most. Run Cards — share the moment After every run, generate a beautiful card with your stats and route. Add a selfie. Make it yours. Post it everywhere. Routes — run smarter Discover routes near you, build your own, and get turn-by-turn cues. Group runs, local events, races — all in one place. Rootah is free. Premium unlocks full live tracking history, advanced stats, and more. Bring the Crew.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rootah at every 5 days against Hobby World's every 6 weeks. Hobby World's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hobby World ships an update every 6 weeks, Rootah every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Hobby World | Rootah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HOBBY WORLD FOR E COMMERCE | Marvin Fernandez |
In-app purchases
Hobby World
No in-app purchases
Rootah
No in-app purchases








