Root Growth vs The Army
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!
The Army
Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.
- Dynamic army upgrades
- Diverse unit types
- Progressive gameplay
- Weekly tournaments & events
- Ever-growing arsenal
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Join the ranks of strategic masters in "The Army," the ultimate idle strategy game where your leadership skills are put to the test! Key Features: Dynamic Army Upgrades: Customize your army with power-ups, health boosts, increased attack speed, and more. Every decision counts! Diverse Unit Types: Expand your army with a variety of units including archers, wizards, healers, and other powerful warriors. Progressive Gameplay: Each defeat is just a step towards greater strength. Upgrade your base stats and start each round stronger and more prepared. Weekly Tournaments & Special Events: Prove your strategic prowess in thrilling tournaments and events. Compete for glory and earn exclusive rewards. Ever-Growing Arsenal: Continuously strengthen your army with unique rewards and powerful upgrades, ensuring that no two battles are the same. About the Game: In "The Army," you'll embark on an epic journey of strategy and management. Your task? To build an invincible army capable of conquering any challenge. With each battle, you'll refine your strategy, upgrade your troops, and push your limits to achieve ultimate victory. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the genre, "The Army" offers a deep, engaging experience that evolves with your play style. With its intuitive idle mechanics, you can progress even when you're not actively playing. Join "The Army" now and lead your forces to glory! Are you ready to make your mark in the annals of strategy gaming? Download now and start your conquest!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Army at 4.6 against Root Growth's 4.1. The Army also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Root Growth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Root Growth asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Army holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Root Growth's written reviews are positive against 30% of The Army's.
Root Growth ships an update monthly, The Army every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root Growth | The Army |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.4K ratings) | 4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | 30.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 妮 赵 | FIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Root Growth
The Army
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
The Army
From 4.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🎮 Simple but fun concept
- 🎨 Old school vibe
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy
- 🤖 Poor AI and unit targeting
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🔊 Lack of sound effects
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
The Army
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after updates
- Purchased upgrades not working as intended
- Duplication issues with card unlocks
- Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to control unit targeting
- More diverse unit types and strategies
- Random level generation
- Faster gameplay speed options
- Paid ad removal option
In-app purchases
Root Growth
No in-app purchases
The Army
- Ticket 1$2.99
- Starter Gem Pack$4.99
- Ticket 2$6.99
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- Starter Pack$9.99
- Game Speed Forever$9.99
- Medium Gem Pack$9.99
- Diamond Pass$11.99
- Large Gem Pack$19.99
- Ultimate Game Speed$19.99
- Epic Pack$29.99
- Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
- Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
- Legendary Gem Pack$99.99
