# WorkIt vs Root

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Root at 16.4 against WorkIt's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkIt | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Size | 17 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raslan Rauff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839760385) | [Jin Hyundeok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813898778) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workit-work-and-things/id6770043428)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkIt Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| WorkIt Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |


### Root

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-boards-notes-calendar/id6813898776)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Root Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkIt free?

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

### Is Root free?

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

### Do WorkIt or Root have ads?

Neither WorkIt nor Root shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkIt or Root?

WorkIt ships an update every 3 days, and Root every 3 days. Most recently, WorkIt was updated on October 31, 2026 and Root 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.*