Comparison

Root Board Game vs check

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

check

A streamlined chess application for playing live games, practicing tactics, and reviewing matches. Offers customizable clocks and board themes for a focused experience.

Highlights
  • Live online games
  • Computer challenges
  • Local multiplayer
  • Tactical puzzles
  • Game review
  • Customizable chess clock
  • Board themes
Features
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chess, without the clutter. check is a focused place to play, practice, and review chess. start a live game, challenge the computer, share one device, solve a quick tactic, or use the built-in clock at the board. PLAY YOUR WAY • Find players, send invites, and play live online games with real-time moves. • Take on Stockfish with four strength choices, from beginner to expert. • Play local chess with another person on the same device. • Leave a computer, local, or online game and resume it from the main screen. SHARPEN YOUR TACTICS • Solve 600 tactical positions across mate, best-move, material, and defense challenges. • Choose a difficulty from beginner through expert. • Ask for a hint when you need a nudge. REVIEW THE GAME • Turn on move ratings during computer games for immediate feedback. • Replay computer and local games move by move with concise notes. • Revisit the board position behind every move. BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK • Use a dedicated digital or analog chess clock for over-the-board games. • Start with bullet, blitz, and rapid presets, or create your own. • Choose sudden death, Fischer increment, Bronstein delay, or US delay. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose from monochrome and color board themes. • Use light or dark mode while keeping the board front and center. No ads. No clutter. Just chess.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: check at none against Root Board Game's 6. check also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Root Board Game's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

Root Board Game costs $9.99 and check $2.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. check 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 check. 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 check's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, check every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Root Board Game versus check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board Gamecheck
Price$9.99$2.99 — 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 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB88 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalArjun Mahanti

Customer experience

Root Board Game

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

check

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

check

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

check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is check free?
check costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Root Board Game or check?
check is rated higher. Root Board Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while check averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Root Board Game or check have ads?
Neither Root Board Game nor check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Board Game or check?
Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, and check every 2 weeks. Most recently, Root Board Game was updated on October 19, 2026 and check on October 12, 2026.

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