Root Growth vs Spell Circle Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Root Growth
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.
- Grow roots strategically
- Reach water sources
- Develop into large trees
- Conquer planets
- Expand your territory
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The roots keep growing, reach the water source, and eventually grow into a big tree and take over a planet. Come on, try to see how many planets you can occupy!
Spell Circle Run
Master elemental magic and craft your own spells. Strengthen your abilities and create a personalized spellbook to become the ultimate spell crafter. Engage in a magical journey to dominate the universe with your arcane power.
- Elemental magic system
- Spell crafting and editing
- Personal spellbook creation
- Element strengthening
- Become a spell crafter
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Get ready for the harmony created by the elements! Strengthen your elements and master your spells! Create and edit your own personal spellbook! Prepare to become the best spell crafter in the universe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spell Circle Run at 4.6 against Root Growth's 4.1. Root Growth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Spell Circle Run sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Root Growth asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spell Circle Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 767 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Root Growth's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's.
Root Growth ships an update monthly, Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root Growth | Spell Circle Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.4K ratings) | 4.6 (767 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | 15.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 767 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 妮 赵 | Rollic Games |
Customer experience
Root Growth
Spell Circle Run
User reviews
Root Growth
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 🌳 Cute and relaxing visuals
- 👍 No ads
Room to improve
- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🕰️ Lack of content and short playtime
Spell Circle Run
From 767 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and customization
Room to improve
- 🚨 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and explanation
Bugs and requests
Root Growth
Reported bugs
2 issues- Spelling mistakes in UI
- Inconsistent gameplay mechanics
Requested features
2 requests- More levels and content
- Option to remove ads for a fee
Spell Circle Run
Reported bugs
4 issues- Spells not upgrading or evolving properly
- Wand upgrades not working as expected
- Progression and spell slots not functioning correctly
- Ads not providing promised rewards
Requested features
4 requests- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve balance and progression
- Provide better explanations and tutorials
- Reduce ads and monetization
In-app purchases
Root Growth
No in-app purchases
Spell Circle Run
- Skip Ads Pack 1$0.99
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Skip Ads Pack 2$1.99
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- Premium Sorcerer Pack$2.99
- Claim x3 Upgrade$3.99
- Coin Pack 3$4.99
- No Ads$4.99
- Sorcerer Starter Pack$5.99
- Premium Sorcerer Pack$7.99
- Skip Ads 6$7.99
- Permanent Double Hands$9.99
- Permanent Frenzy Mode$9.99
- Double Hands$9.99
- Permanent Double Hands+ No Ads$14.99
- Double Hands+ No Ads$14.99
