Comparison

Root Board Game vs Quad Clock

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

Quad Clock

This app provides a straightforward chess clock for multiplayer games, supporting 2 to 4 players. It offers two distinct timing modes: delay and increment, with a clean interface designed for speed and clarity. Enjoy fair and focused gameplay without any distractions.

Highlights
  • Supports 2-4 players
  • Delay timing mode
  • Increment timing mode
  • Lightweight interface
  • No ads
  • No accounts
Features
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QuadClock is a no-frills chess clock designed for multiplayer games. Two timing modes: • Delay Mode – Each round starts with bonus time. • Increment Mode – Unused time stacks up each turn. Supports 2–4 players Works seamlessly for head-to-head or full 4-player showdowns. Features: • Lightweight, polished interface • 2-, 3-, and 4-player compatible • No ads, no accounts, no clutter • Designed for speed and clarity Just tap and go. QuadClock keeps your turns fair and focused. No ads. Free forever. Made with love.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
Quad Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quad Clock at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Quad Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Root Board Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 1). On rating, 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

Quad Clock is free to download; Root Board Game costs $9.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Quad Clock 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 Quad Clock. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Root Board Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quad Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, Quad Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Root Board Game versus Quad Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board GameQuad Clock
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalJohn Robert Herrick

Customer experience

Root Board Game

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

Quad Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Quad Clock

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

Quad Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Quad Clock free?
Quad Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Root Board Game or Quad Clock?
Quad Clock is rated higher. Root Board Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Quad Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Root Board Game or Quad Clock have ads?
Neither Root Board Game nor Quad Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Board Game or Quad Clock?
Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, and Quad Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Root Board Game was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quad Clock on September 9, 2026.

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