Jomo vs Roots
Jomo
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| Figure | Jomo | Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.25/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Screen Time Management Apps | 8.1 (#12) | 7.7 (#20) |
| Headquarters | France | Atlanta |
| Privacy | The homepage says app usage stays on the user's phone and is not sold to advertisers. | Roots says it uses Apple’s iOS Screen Time API so app usage and browsing data stays on the device and is not visible to Roots. |
| Purpose | Jomo helps people build better screen time habits by blocking distracting apps and supporting focus. | Roots describes itself as a screen-time app that helps people set phone boundaries and make more time for offline activities. |
| Support | Jomo offers a help center with 70+ articles, human support, in-app hints, and video tutorials. | Roots links to an Intercom Help Center with articles covering usage, troubleshooting, and billing and subscriptions. |
Plans
Jomo
- Free PlanFree
- Student (Annual)$14.99 a year
- Annual$29.99 a year
- Single Purchase$99.99, paid once
Roots
- Roots Plus (Monthly)$9.99 a month
- Roots Plus (Yearly)$59.99 a year
- Roots FreePrice not published
In their own words
Jomo
Jomo is a screen time app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that helps people limit distracting apps and support focused habits. You can schedule blocks, start them after reaching a usage limit, or keep them in place until you take an action. Strict Mode can lock rules against deletion or bypassing. Unlock choices include waiting, giving a reason, entering a password, scanning a QR code, or completing an AI proof. On Mac, blocks can target apps, keywords, and websites, with wildcard rules for specific pages. Journaling gives users a way to review sessions and identify usage patterns. Jomo lists Apple Health Integration, and rules can sync with Focus Filters across iPhone and Mac. The maker says usage stays on the user’s phone and is not sold to advertisers. Jomo offers a free plan with one session, one action or limit, and one Screen Time Budget, plus a three-day trial. Paid options include $14.99 a year for Student (Annual), $29.99 a year for Annual, and $99.99, paid once for Single Purchase.
Roots
Roots is an iPhone screen-time app for setting phone boundaries and making more time for offline activities. It assigns a daily Balance Score based on phone use and visualizes progress over time. Users can block apps and websites with limits, scheduled downtime, or the stricter Monk Mode. Weekly reports and Digital Dopamine comparisons provide additional screen-time insights. Users can set goals for screen time and phone pickups, build streaks, and earn rewards. The Free plan includes a Balance Score, Scroll Replacements, Screen Time Insights, and two blockings. Roots Plus adds unlimited blockings and features including Monk Mode, Digital Dopamine, Block now, Locked Editing, uninstall protection, App Groups, Streak Rewards, and Pauses. Plus costs $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. A 7-day free trial is offered, and customers can request a full refund within 30 days of their first payment. Roots says it uses Apple's iOS Screen Time API, keeping app usage and browsing data on the device and out of the maker's view. The app is for iOS; the maker labels its Android app as coming soon.