Comparison

Root Board Game vs TapPulse

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

TapPulse

Features
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Give TapPulse: Timed Tap a spin—this irresistibly fun game will hook you instantly! Dive into a lively gaming realm filled with spinning circular targets waiting for your swift taps. The gameplay couldn’t be simpler: tap precisely on the bullseye as your character whirls inside the ring. Keep in mind that difficulty ramps up steadily as you clear more stages; the spinning circles spin faster and faster, putting your quick reflexes to the ultimate test. Chase higher scores and smash your personal records! Every tap pushes you to surpass your limits and outperform your past runs. Keep outdoing your old scores to hit brand-new personal bests time and time again.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
TapPulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapPulse at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. TapPulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Root Board Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On 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

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Root Board Game versus TapPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board GameTapPulse
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB5 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperDire Wolf Digital同冰 蔡

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

TapPulse

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

TapPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TapPulse free?
TapPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Root Board Game or TapPulse have ads?
TapPulse shows ads; Root Board Game does not.

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