# Control Car Run vs Long Roots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Long Roots at 100% against Control Car Run's 0%. Long Roots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Control Car Run's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Control Car Run sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Long Roots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control Car Run holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Control Car Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Long Roots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Control Car Run ships an update every 8 days, Long Roots daily. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Car Run | Long Roots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-car-run/id6469337510/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-roots/id6474543386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 202 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Noor Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444839694) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Car Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-car-run/id6469337510)

Smash through barriers to collect powerful cars and upgrade your controller. Race to the finish line to unlock special vehicles and enhance your performance. Enjoy a fast-paced driving experience with strategic upgrades.

**Highlights:** Smash barriers, Collect cars, Upgrade controller, Reach special cars, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack - No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Cars - Permanently | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle - No Ads | $28.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Fun Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Long Roots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-roots/id6474543386)

Guide the growth of a tree by controlling its roots. Unlock new levels as you expand your arboreal creations. A simple yet engaging experience focused on strategic root expansion.

**Highlights:** Control root growth, Grow trees, Unlock new levels, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Car Run free?

Control Car Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Long Roots free?

Long Roots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control Car Run or Long Roots?

Control Car Run is rated higher. Control Car Run averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Long Roots averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Control Car Run or Long Roots have ads?

Long Roots shows ads; Control Car Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control Car Run or Long Roots?

Control Car Run ships an update every 8 days, and Long Roots daily. Most recently, Control Car Run was updated on July 28, 2026 and Long Roots on September 12, 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.*