# Pip vs Root Board Game

The clearest difference is price: Pip at $1.99 against Root Board Game's $9.99. Pip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (90% vs 77%). Root Board Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 101). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pip costs $1.99 and Root Board Game $9.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Root Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Board Game has 5.9K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Pip's written reviews are positive against 77% of Root Board Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pip ships an update every 10 months, Root Board Game every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pip | Root Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-rpg-dice/id298751953/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 38 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mystery Coconut, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/298751956) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-rpg-dice/id298751953)

This app provides fast, random dice rolls for tabletop role-playing games and other dice-based games. It features an intuitive interface for easy dice manipulation, customization options, and efficient battery usage. Organize dice combinations across multiple pages for different game scenarios.

**Highlights:** True random dice rolls, Intuitive dice interaction, Customizable dice colors, Multiple dice pages, Physics-based simulation, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎲 Versatile dice selection and options
- ✨ Smooth and realistic dice rolling physics
- 🎨 Customizable dice colors
- 📱 Always have dice handy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Unwanted dice noise
- ❓ Lack of advanced features
- 📏 Dice can be small/fuzzy
- 📱 Not optimized for all devices (e.g., iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Dice get stuck when paused in corners
- Crashes on launch (iOS 7)
- Crashes after short use (iPhone 5s)
- Crashes all the time
- Fuzzy and tiny display

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off sound/mute dice noise
- Two types of counters (sum of all dice, sum of same results)
- Bigger dice
- Rules and filters
- Changing the background


### Root Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #51 Top Paid · Strategy, #132 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Clockwork Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Riverfolk Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Underworld Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Marauder Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hirelings & Landmarks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 🎨 Charming visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🧠 Helpful tutorials for learning the game
- 🕹️ Great way to practice and learn the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ AI could be improved, makes questionable decisions
- 🕹️ Lack of undo button frustrating
- 🕹️ Replaying opponent moves can be tedious
- 🕹️ Animations can be slow, need option to speed up

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with async game notifications and state
- Bugs with specific faction mechanics (e.g. Vagabond)

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pip free?

Pip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Root Board Game free?

Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pip or Root Board Game?

Root Board Game is rated higher. Pip averages 4.6 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Root Board Game averages 4.9 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Pip or Root Board Game have ads?

Neither Pip nor Root Board Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pip or Root Board Game?

Pip ships an update every 10 months, and Root Board Game every 4 days. Most recently, Pip was updated on November 6, 2026 and Root Board Game on November 6, 2026.

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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.*