# Eldaryn vs Rootflux

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eldaryn at 88% against Rootflux's 60%. Eldaryn also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Rootflux's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldaryn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Rootflux sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldaryn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Eldaryn's written reviews are positive against 60% of Rootflux's.

Eldaryn ships an update every 10 days, Rootflux every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldaryn | Rootflux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldaryn/id6759623222/reviews)** | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflux-idle-game/id6776658493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solmeron s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879859559) | [Idle System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727483319) |

## What reviewers say

### Eldaryn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldaryn/id6759623222)

Engage in an idle RPG where you hunt for gear, optimize character builds, and progress through challenging content. Choose from distinct classes and specializations, and automate your hero's actions for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-hunting, Deep gear customization, Multiple character classes, Build saving and switching, Extensive PvE content, PvP Arena, Clan wars and social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Daily Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Key | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Buff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


### Rootflux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflux-idle-game/id6776658493)

An idle growth game where you expand an underground root system. Gather nutrients, strengthen your network, and break through strata to build a deeper living system. Features include idle growth, visible expansion, and long-term systems like challenges and automation.

**Highlights:** Idle nutrient growth, Visible root network expansion, Transport, absorption, branching, and depth upgrades, Permanent growth through strata breakthroughs, Seedfall, challenges, and automation systems, Frequent updates with new content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dandelion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spider | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldaryn free?

Eldaryn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rootflux free?

Rootflux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eldaryn or Rootflux?

Eldaryn is rated higher. Eldaryn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Rootflux averages 4.5 from 88 ratings.

### Do Eldaryn or Rootflux have ads?

Both Eldaryn and Rootflux show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldaryn or Rootflux?

Eldaryn ships an update every 10 days, and Rootflux every 3 days. Most recently, Eldaryn was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rootflux on November 7, 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.*