# Rootd vs Locy

The clearest difference is rating: Locy at 4.9 against Rootd's 4.0. Locy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). Rootd's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Locy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locy has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rootd ships an update weekly, Locy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | Locy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-loc-journey-tracker/id6766704691/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locy-loc-care-and-routine/id6785643903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dallas Choice Homes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856380206) | [ABDOULAYE MBODJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886754592) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-loc-journey-tracker/id6766704691)

Track your locs from start to finish with detailed logging of retwists, growth, and hair care. Get personalized insights and style inspiration for your loc journey.

**Highlights:** Log retwist sessions with growth measurements, Journal daily hair care routines, Track progress with photos, AI-powered retwist readiness checks, Personalized AI growth analysis, Curated product and style suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootd Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Rootd Premium - Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Loc Report | $2.99 | one-time |


### Locy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locy-loc-care-and-routine/id6785643903)

Track your locs' growth and progress over time with photo timelines and personalized care routines. Scan products to understand ingredients and receive AI-powered advice tailored to your hair's needs.

**Highlights:** Loc growth timeline with photo tracking, Customizable care routines and reminders, Product ingredient scanner and analysis, AI-powered companion for hair advice, Extensive loc care library, Progress tracking and loc age calculation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locy Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Locy Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

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

### Is Locy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or Locy?

Locy is rated higher. Rootd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Locy averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do Rootd or Locy have ads?

Rootd shows ads; Locy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or Locy?

Rootd ships an update weekly, and Locy every 5 days. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 28, 2026 and Locy on October 31, 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.*