# mainote vs Root

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mainote at none against Root's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. mainote asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | mainote | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 32 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [giltz, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860761068) | [Jin Hyundeok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813898778) |

## What reviewers say

### mainote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainote-tasks-notes-and-ai/id6789943410)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 mainote free?

mainote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Root free?

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

### Do mainote or Root have ads?

Neither mainote nor Root shows ads.

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