# Root Growth

> Grow roots, reach water, conquer planets, become a giant tree. (iPhone/iPad app by 妮 赵.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [妮 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650670)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.08/5 from 1,408 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035/reviews.md

## What is Root Growth?

The roots keep growing, reach the water source, and eventually grow into a big tree and take over a planet. Come on, try to see how many planets you can occupy!

## Key features

- Grow roots strategically
- Reach water sources
- Develop into large trees
- Conquer planets
- Expand your territory

## What do users think of Root Growth?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 🌳 Cute and relaxing visuals
- 👍 No ads

**Cons**

- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🕰️ Lack of content and short playtime

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Spelling mistakes in UI
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Option to remove ads for a fee

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035/reviews.md

### 1/5 — game knows ur location

*2025-10-06, version 1.0.17*

alot of people are rating this game 5 stars for some reason but did you know it steals your location? it also steals 3 other things.

### 1/5 — Ad…

*2024-07-14, version 1.0.17*

Ad ad ad… ad is everywhere. It could be a nice game… but it’s ruined by ad

### 2/5 — Ads.

*2024-06-28, version 1.0.17*

After first couple of runs and you get far enough to earn “stars” there’s and ad every star and every time you finish and everytime you try to collect your cash. The ads play in the middle of gameplay at least twice which is infuriating.

### 1/5 — 😀🔫

*2024-06-17, version 1.0.17*

There is an ad for every second of this “game”

### 1/5 — Lasts a couple hours tops

*2024-06-12, version 1.0.17*

Game has almost no content at all. Stats max out early on, and there are only five levels total. Game just doesn’t last long enough to be worth the download. Whole thing felt like a beta test with no real refinement or advancement.

### 1/5 — Would give zero stars if I could

*2024-05-31, version 1.0.17*

Absolutely abysmal experience with 4-5 ads per 1-2 minute run. Greedy developers absolutely ruined what could be a relaxing game. Shame on you

### 1/5 — 0 stars.

*2024-05-31, version 1.0.17*

This game shoves ads down your throat in the middle of gameplay, you’re maneuvering the root around a corner and then suddenly you’re in an ad. I get it, companies need to make money and ads work well for that, but your gameplay is absolutely ruined by how they did it. 0/10

### 1/5 — TOO MANY ADS

*2024-05-29, version 1.0.17*

After each game, an ad, if you deny the ad reward, an ad, upgrade your plant. An ad, I’d play this for hours if there weren’t so many ads

### 1/5 — Cheeks

*2024-05-14, version 1.0.17*

Game doesn’t look the way the ad showed

### 2/5 — Mixed reviews

*2024-05-09, version 1.0.17*

So. This game is okay, but what I really don’t like is the next areas are blocked by an AD. I’ve never seen a worse game that shoves ads in your face as you’re PROGRESSING.

## Frequently asked questions about Root Growth

### What is the main goal of Root Growth?

The main goal is to grow roots strategically to reach water sources, allowing them to develop into large trees. You then aim to conquer planets by expanding your tree's reach and see how many you can occupy.

### How do I play Root Growth?

You guide the growth of roots, ensuring they reach water sources to sustain and expand. The game involves strategic planning to allow the roots to develop into massive trees and take over planets.

### Is Root Growth free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, which may offer optional advantages or cosmetic items.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

Expect a casual simulation and strategy experience focused on growth and territorial expansion. The core mechanic involves guiding root development to achieve planetary conquest.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.17 — 2023-10-09

Fix bugs.

### 1.0.16 — 2023-08-03

Fix bugs.

### 1.0.15 — 2023-06-21

Fix bugs.

### 1.0.12 — 2023-01-06

Fix bugs.

### 1.0.10 — 2022-12-29

Fix bugs.

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All apps by 妮 赵: https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650670

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*
