Comparison

Root Board Game vs Penguin Airlines

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

Head to head
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.

About

Penguin Airlines

Features
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Penguin Airlines, la compañía aérea con menos requisitos para sus pilotos, comienza su andadura comercial. Esta aplicación complementa al juego de mesa Penguin Airlines de la editorial Perro Loko Games Esta aplicación sustituye al reloj de arena y a los contadores de tiempo que se incluyen en la caja del juego. Ahora podrás configurar el tiempo de juego, dando más segundos para las primeras partidas y restando segundos para incrementar el nivel de dificultad del juego. Además, para igualar posibles diferencias entre los equipos a unos podrás asignarles algo más de tiempo o menos en función de su experiencia de juego. Para usar la aplicación sólo tendrás que configurar el tiempo de juego y comenzar. Una vez comienza el tiempo usarás el botón verde cada vez que completes una instrucción de vuelo. Pulsa en el centro de la pantalla para voltear el reloj. Si el tiempo se acaba puntuarás el número de cartas de instrucción completadas y por el contrario, si superas la quinta instrucción puntuarás las cinco instrucciones completadas y los contadores de tiempo sobrantes.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
Penguin Airlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Penguin Airlines at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Penguin Airlines also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Root Board Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, Penguin Airlines every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Root Board Game versus Penguin Airlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board GamePenguin Airlines
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB77 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf Digitaljorge Juan Barroso Carmona

Bugs and requests

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

Penguin Airlines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Penguin Airlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Penguin Airlines free?
Penguin Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Root Board Game or Penguin Airlines have ads?
Neither Root Board Game nor Penguin Airlines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Board Game or Penguin Airlines?
Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, and Penguin Airlines every 3 weeks. Most recently, Root Board Game was updated on November 6, 2026 and Penguin Airlines on October 27, 2026.

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