# Polluted Area vs Long Roots

The clearest difference is rating: Polluted Area at 5.0 against Long Roots's 2.0. Polluted Area also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Long Roots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polluted Area sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Long Roots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polluted Area holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Polluted Area ships an update every 6 days, Long Roots daily. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polluted Area | Long Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polluted-area/id1103282192/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-roots/id6474543386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CT Creative Team S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369342279) | [Noor Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444839694) |

## What reviewers say

### Polluted Area

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polluted-area/id1103282192)

Engage in a challenging battle against pollution in this fast-paced game. Strategically manage toxic waste and radioactive materials across stunning 3D levels. Can you overcome the growing pollution and save the planet?

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Addictive challenges, Stunning 3D graphics, Challenging levels, Easy to play controls, Toxic waste management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad removal | $1.99 | one-time |


### Long Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-roots/id6474543386)

Guide the growth of a tree by controlling its roots. Unlock new levels as you expand your arboreal creations. A simple yet engaging experience focused on strategic root expansion.

**Highlights:** Control root growth, Grow trees, Unlock new levels, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polluted Area free?

Polluted Area is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Long Roots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Polluted Area or Long Roots?

Polluted Area is rated higher. Polluted Area averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Long Roots averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Polluted Area or Long Roots have ads?

Long Roots shows ads; Polluted Area does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polluted Area or Long Roots?

Polluted Area ships an update every 6 days, and Long Roots daily. Most recently, Polluted Area was updated on September 30, 2026 and Long Roots on September 30, 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.*