# Ideally vs Root

Ideally and Root are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Ideally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ideally | Root |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideally-save-and-organize/id6792050512/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SAMUEL ORLANDO RIOBOLI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792050514) | [Jin Hyundeok](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813898778) |

## What reviewers say

### Ideally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideally-save-and-organize/id6792050512)

Save and organize all your digital content, from links and photos to notes and videos. Easily share and collaborate with friends, and use AI-powered features to automatically summarize and categorize your saved items.

**Highlights:** Save content from any app, Organize with named shelves, Collaborate on shelves and notes, Visual boards for ideas, AI-powered summarization and auto-filing, Search by meaning, not just keywords, Set reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ideally Enhanced Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ideally Enhanced Annual | $44.99 | per year |


### Root

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Root Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Root Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ideally free?

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

### Is Root free?

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

### Do Ideally or Root have ads?

Neither Ideally nor Root shows ads.

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

Ideally ships an update every 3 days, and Root every 3 days. Most recently, Ideally was updated on October 31, 2026 and Root on November 6, 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.*