# PSA vs Rooted

The clearest difference is price: PSA at Free against Rooted's $4.99. PSA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (63K vs 2). Rooted's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PSA is free to download; Rooted costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rooted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PSA has 63K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PSA ships an update every 4 days, Rooted every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PSA | Rooted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psa-card-tracking-and-grading/id996239729/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooted-bible-memory/id6761081463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PSA](https://appshunter.io/developer/733912121) | [Kevin Ostertag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887696775) |

## What reviewers say

### PSA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psa-card-tracking-and-grading/id996239729)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Manage your trading card collection by identifying, tracking, and organizing your cards. Submit them for grading, track your orders, and sell them through integrated platforms. Access pricing data and market trends to enhance your collecting and selling decisions.

**Highlights:** Scan and identify cards for pricing, Track portfolio value and trends, Organize graded and ungraded cards, Submit cards for professional grading, Track grading order progress, Sell cards via eBay and PSA Vault

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tracking and updates
- 👍 Convenient features like grade reveal
- 🚀 Smooth and user-friendly app
- 🔒 Secure and professional service
- 💡 Integrated with useful data like pop reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning and card recognition issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent grading and lower-than-expected grades
- 💰 Expensive grading and shipping fees
- ⏱️ Slow grading and order processing times
- 🔨 App crashes and bugs after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and authentication issues
- Inaccurate card information and pop reports
- Submission status not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort and filter collection
- Integration with eBay for listing cards
- Historical market data and price trends
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved scanning and card identification


### Rooted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rooted-bible-memory/id6761081463)

This app provides a peaceful space for Bible memorization, using a unique garden metaphor to visualize progress. It offers various practice modes and offline functionality without pressure or notifications.

**Highlights:** Visual garden progress tracker, Spaced repetition practice, Four practice modes, Offline functionality, Custom verse collections, Verse card sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PSA free?

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

### Is Rooted free?

Rooted costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PSA or Rooted?

Rooted is rated higher. PSA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Rooted averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PSA or Rooted have ads?

PSA shows ads; Rooted does not.

### Which is updated more often, PSA or Rooted?

PSA ships an update every 4 days, and Rooted every 6 weeks. Most recently, PSA was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rooted 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.*