Rootly vs Crown Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rootly
This app helps you stay consistent with your hair growth treatments by tracking your daily routine and progress. It offers personalized plans, motivational features like streaks and XP, and allows you to capture progress photos to visualize your transformation.
- Log minoxidil, finasteride, supplements, and more
- Capture progress photos over time
- Build streaks and earn XP for consistency
- Personalized routine plans
- Track wash days and scalp massages
- Visualize hair transformation
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Growing your hair back takes time, and the hardest part is staying consistent. Rootly is the free companion that keeps you on track, day after day, so you actually see the results you're working toward. Whether you're on minoxidil, finasteride, a natural routine, or a mix of everything, Rootly turns your hair growth journey into a habit you'll want to keep. WHY ROOTLY Consistency is everything with regrowth. Miss a few days here and there, and months go by with little to show for it. Rootly makes showing up every day feel rewarding, with streaks, XP, and a friendly companion cheering you on as your hair transforms. TRACK YOUR ROUTINE Log your full routine in seconds: minoxidil, finasteride, supplements like biotin and collagen, oils, serums, dermarolling, scalp massages, and wash days. Build the habits that actually move the needle. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Capture progress photos over time and watch your transformation unfold. Real change is slow and easy to miss day to day. Your photo journal shows you how far you've come. STAY MOTIVATED Build streaks, earn XP, and level up as you stay consistent. Your hair growth companion grows right alongside you, turning a long journey into small daily wins. A PLAN MADE FOR YOU Answer a few questions and get a personalized routine built around your goals, your treatments, and your hair. No guesswork, just a clear path forward. Every feature is free. Start your transformation today. Your future hair will thank you. Terms of Use: https://rootlyapp.io/terms/
Crown Tracker
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Crown Tracker helps you take consistent hair photos over time and compare them privately. Guided check-ins, angle reminders, haircut context, and fair comparison tools make it easier to see your visual history without turning it into a diagnosis. Photos stay on your iPhone by default, with optional iCloud sync when you choose it. Crown Tracker is for personal tracking only. It does not diagnose hair loss, measure severity, recommend treatments, or replace medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rootly at every 5 days against Crown Tracker's every 3 weeks. Rootly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Rootly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Crown Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rootly ships an update every 5 days, Crown Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rootly | Crown Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHAEL JONATHAN LOUIE | Solve IT Simply |
In-app purchases
Rootly
- Rootly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Rootly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Crown Tracker
- Crown Tracker Supporter$2.99









