RescueTime vs Roots
RescueTime
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| Figure | RescueTime | Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Spec score · Screen Time Management Apps | 8.5 (#5) | 7.7 (#20) |
| Free Tier Limit | The free Lite plan may be restored after an unresolved payment failure. | The Roots Free plan includes two blockings, while Roots Plus includes unlimited blockings and the additional listed features. |
| Available Integrations | Integrations include Gmail/Outlook, Asana, Slack, Github, Spotify, Exist.io, and Beeminder. | The maker’s FAQ says Roots uses Apple’s iOS Screen Time API. |
Plans
RescueTime
- Solo$84 a year
- Solo+$144 a year
- Team$120 a year
- Team+$192 a year
- Solo Focus Monthly$9 a month
- Team Focus Monthly$12 a month
- Solo+ Monthly$15 a month
- Team+ Monthly$18 a month
- Solo Focus Annual$84 a year
- Team Focus Annual$120 a year
Roots
- Roots Plus (Monthly)$9.99 a month
- Roots Plus (Yearly)$59.99 a year
- Roots FreePrice not published
In their own words
RescueTime
RescueTime has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.