Comparison

Root Board Game vs Evac Ops

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

Evac Ops

A cooperative game where players work together as humanitarian heroes to evacuate civilians from a war zone before time or resources run out. This app guides players through turns and teaches about the vital work of aid workers.

Highlights
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • Humanitarian hero roles
  • Time-sensitive missions
  • Resource management
  • Single device play
  • Educational content on aid work
Features
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Take on the adventurous role of a Combat Photojournalist, Frontline Rescuer, or Aid Worker in an active war zone, and work together to evacuate civilians before running out of time or resources! Evac Ops™ is a cooperative game for 3-players (ages 8+) developed by the War Toys® nonprofit organization.  Players share a single device (phone or tablet) and must cooperate, communicate, and work together as a team to win the game. The app mirrors the War Toys: Evac Ops™ boardgame and guides players through each of their turns, while providing opportunities to learn more about the vital, lifesaving work of these humanitarian heroes.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
Evac Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Evac Ops at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Evac Ops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Root Board Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 1). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Root Board Game against 5.0 for Evac Ops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Board Game has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, Evac Ops every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Root Board Game versus Evac Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board GameEvac Ops
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB133 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalWar Toys®

Customer experience

Root Board Game

All ratings5,424 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative14.5%

Evac Ops

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Evac Ops

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

Evac Ops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Evac Ops free?
Evac Ops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Root Board Game or Evac Ops?
Evac Ops is rated higher. Root Board Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Evac Ops averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Root Board Game or Evac Ops have ads?
Neither Root Board Game nor Evac Ops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Board Game or Evac Ops?
Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, and Evac Ops every 8 months. Most recently, Root Board Game was updated on September 25, 2026 and Evac Ops on June 11, 2026.

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