Comparison

Armello vs Root Board Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Armello

Experience a grand adventure blending card game tactics, tabletop strategy, and RPG elements. Explore a procedurally generated world with unique heroes and a dynamic quest system. Engage in fast-paced, politically complex decisions in a turn-based day and night cycle.

Highlights
  • Card game tactics
  • Turn-based tabletop strategy
  • Fantastical RPG adventure
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Unique playable heroes
  • Dynamic quest system
  • Animated cards
Features
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Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure combining three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games, the rich strategy of turn-based tabletop board games, and the adventure of fantastical RPGs. • Easy to Play but Hard to Master: Armello is easy to pick up and experience, yet its deep strategy-centric gameplay emerges as you play. Includes acclaimed story-driven tutorial mode. • A Board Game Come to Life: We've spent years cherry-picking the best parts of the tabletop experience, like our physics-based dice. • Fast & Thoughtful: Adventuring in Armello is fast-paced strategy fuelled fun with deadly, tactical and politically complex decisions. • Multiple Playable Heroes: Each unique Hero possess a special power, stat line, AI personality and can be equipped with an Amulet and Signet Ring to further match your playstyle. • Dynamic Sandbox: Gorgeous dynamic world which procedurally generates a new map each and every game, complete with a dynamic quest system ensuring a new RPG-like tale on every playthrough. • Turn-Based Day & Night Cycle: Use Action Points to journey across Armello's hex-based board and use our fuzzy turn-based system to play cards even when it's not your turn. • Animated Cards: Over 150 beautifully animated in-game Cards from artists all over the world. • World Class Soundtrack by Michael Allen and internationally acclaimed artist Lisa Gerrard. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/armellogame Follow us on Twitter: @armellogame Privacy Policy: http://www.armello.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Service: http://www.armello.com/termsofservice/ NOTES: 1) Compatible with iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad 9.7" and iPad Pro, iPhone 6 and up

About

Root Board Game

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
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Play the digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop board game. Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root.

Screenshots

Armello4 screens
Root Board Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Armello at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Armello also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). Root Board Game's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Armello is free to download; Root Board Game costs $9.99 up front. Armello sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Root Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 5.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Armello's written reviews are positive against 77% of Root Board Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Armello ships an update every 2 weeks, Root Board Game every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Armello versus Root Board Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmelloRoot Board Game
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (2.2K ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K5.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size810 MB505 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLeague of Geeks Pty LtdDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

Armello

All ratings2,165 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews948 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.2%

Root Board Game

All ratings5,424 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Armello

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing & fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great combination of tactics, strategy, and luck
  • 👍 Unique game with apt name
  • 🎨 Stunning art and visuals
  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with achievement tracking and rewards
  • 🐛 Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🔍 Lack of full board overview
  • 🕰️ Short turn timers in multiplayer

Root Board Game

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Armello

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Challenges not registering as completed
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues and game crashes
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Freezing and loading screen issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • More game modes and win conditions
  • Larger board/map options
  • Terrain variety with unique characteristics
  • Offline play/pass-and-play mode
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
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  • More frequent content updates
  • Improved camera controls and zoom functionality
  • Better tutorial and in-game information

Root Board Game

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add more customization options for game setup

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Armello

One-time6
  • Fistful of Shards$0.99
  • Welcome Offer$2.99
  • Bag of Shards$4.99
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  • Shower of Shards$9.99
  • Chest of Shards$19.99
  • Wagon of Shards$25.99
6 purchases

Root Board Game

One-time6
  • The Clockwork Expansion$5.99
  • Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds$7.99
  • The Riverfolk Expansion$9.99
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  • Root: The Underworld Expansion$9.99
  • Root: The Marauder Expansion$9.99
  • Hirelings & Landmarks$9.99

Questions

Is Armello free?
Armello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Armello or Root Board Game?
Root Board Game is rated higher. Armello averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Root Board Game averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Armello or Root Board Game have ads?
Neither Armello nor Root Board Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Armello or Root Board Game?
Armello ships an update every 2 weeks, and Root Board Game every 4 days. Most recently, Armello was updated on October 18, 2026 and Root Board Game on October 19, 2026.

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