# Scribble Chat! vs Root Growth

The clearest difference is rating: Root Growth at 4.1 against Scribble Chat!'s 1.6. Root Growth also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 171). Scribble Chat!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Root Growth holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Growth has 1.4K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Scribble Chat!'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Root Growth's.

Scribble Chat! ships an update every 5 weeks, Root Growth monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribble Chat! | Root Growth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-chat/id1154297907/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **14.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885) | [妮 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650670) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribble Chat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-chat/id1154297907)

This is a free iMessage game designed for playing with friends and family. Players create phrases and pass them along, allowing for continuous chat alongside the game. It emphasizes private gameplay with invited contacts only.

**Highlights:** Free iMessage game, Play with friends and family, Intuitive phrase passing gameplay, Chat without interruption, Invitation-only gameplay

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun concept for drawing games with friends
- 👥 Good for group entertainment and family bonding
- 💡 Creative gameplay idea with potential
- 😄 Entertaining when it works properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawings frequently don't display or show as blank
- ❌ App doesn't function properly most of the time
- 🗑️ Extremely difficult or impossible to delete/uninstall
- 😕 Confusing user interface and gameplay mechanics
- 🔧 Poor app execution and development quality

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not displaying to other players
- Blank canvas when guessing opponent's drawing
- App cannot be deleted from device
- Game freezes or goes white screen
- Completed chain results won't load

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose and draw your own phrases
- Two-player mode instead of three-player only
- Standalone app instead of iMessage-only
- Better visibility of completed drawing chains
- Improved drawing interface and tools


### Root Growth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035)

Guide roots to grow and reach water sources, transforming them into large trees. Expand your reach to conquer entire planets and see how many you can occupy.

**Highlights:** Grow roots strategically, Reach water sources, Develop into large trees, Conquer planets, Expand your territory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling mistakes in UI
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribble Chat! free?

Scribble Chat! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Root Growth free?

Root Growth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scribble Chat! or Root Growth?

Root Growth is rated higher. Scribble Chat! averages 1.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Root Growth averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Scribble Chat! or Root Growth have ads?

Root Growth shows ads; Scribble Chat! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scribble Chat! or Root Growth?

Scribble Chat! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Root Growth monthly. Most recently, Scribble Chat! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Root Growth on September 21, 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.*