# Epic ScoreKeeper vs Root Board Game

The clearest difference is price: Epic ScoreKeeper at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Epic ScoreKeeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Root Board Game's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Epic ScoreKeeper is free to download; Root Board Game costs $9.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Epic ScoreKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Root Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Board Game has 5.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Epic ScoreKeeper's written reviews are positive against 77% of Root Board Game's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic ScoreKeeper | Root Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-scorekeeper/id1069393659/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 95 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [White Wizard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/893447128) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic ScoreKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-scorekeeper/id1069393659)

This app helps you track health totals for card games like Epic Card Game, Star Realms, and Cthulhu Realms. It supports up to eight players and includes features for managing gold and rolling dice.

**Highlights:** Track health for up to 8 players, Adjust health with + and - buttons, Long press to reset health, Swipe gestures for quick adjustments, Die roll for starting player, Gold tracking, Game-themed art

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Root Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #46 Top Paid · Strategy, #119 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience a digital adaptation of a popular tabletop board game. Engage in strategic woodland warfare as 2 to 4 players vie for control of a vast wilderness, leading diverse factions to victory.

**Highlights:** Digital board game adaptation, Adventure and war gameplay, 2-4 player battles, Faction control mechanics, Wilderness exploration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Clockwork Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Riverfolk Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Underworld Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Marauder Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hirelings & Landmarks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 🎨 Charming visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🧠 Helpful tutorials for learning the game
- 🕹️ Great way to practice and learn the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ AI could be improved, makes questionable decisions
- 🕹️ Lack of undo button frustrating
- 🕹️ Replaying opponent moves can be tedious
- 🕹️ Animations can be slow, need option to speed up

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with async game notifications and state
- Bugs with specific faction mechanics (e.g. Vagabond)

**Requested features**

- Add undo button
- Implement option to skip/speed up opponent moves
- Include expansion factions and maps
- Add match history and player stats tracking
- Improve async game notifications and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic ScoreKeeper free?

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

### Is Root Board Game free?

Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epic ScoreKeeper or Root Board Game?

Root Board Game is rated higher. Epic ScoreKeeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Root Board Game averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Epic ScoreKeeper or Root Board Game have ads?

Neither Epic ScoreKeeper nor Root Board Game shows ads.

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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.*