# My Plant Evolution vs Root Growth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Plant Evolution at 83% against Root Growth's 15%. My Plant Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Root Growth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 14). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Plant Evolution sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Root Growth asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Plant Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Growth has 1.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of My Plant Evolution's written reviews are positive against 15% of Root Growth's.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Plant Evolution | Root Growth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-plant-evolution/id1441401216/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 437 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Lomakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369699809) | [妮 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650670) |

## What reviewers say

### My Plant Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-plant-evolution/id1441401216)

Nurture a virtual plant, guiding its growth and evolution through your choices. Enjoy a calming experience with an Asian aesthetic and relaxing music, promoting mindfulness and self-discovery.

**Highlights:** Plant care and watering, Fertilize for growth, Choose plant evolution paths, Unlock decorative items, Asian-inspired art style, Relaxing musical score, Meditative gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 leafs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 leafs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 leafs | $2.99 | one-time |


### Root Growth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-growth/id1631261035)

Guide roots to grow and reach water sources, transforming them into large trees. Expand your reach to conquer entire planets and see how many you can occupy.

**Highlights:** Grow roots strategically, Reach water sources, Develop into large trees, Conquer planets, Expand your territory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 🌳 Cute and relaxing visuals
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🕰️ Lack of content and short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling mistakes in UI
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Option to remove ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Plant Evolution free?

My Plant Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Root Growth free?

Root Growth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Plant Evolution or Root Growth?

My Plant Evolution is rated higher. My Plant Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Root Growth averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do My Plant Evolution or Root Growth have ads?

Root Growth shows ads; My Plant Evolution does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*