# Rootflux vs Auto Drill

The clearest difference is ads: Auto Drill at none against Rootflux's shown. Auto Drill also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 92). Rootflux's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootflux sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Auto Drill sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auto Drill holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auto Drill has 1.2K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Rootflux's written reviews are positive against 43% of Auto Drill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rootflux ships an update every 3 days, Auto Drill every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootflux | Auto Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflux-idle-game/id6776658493/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 163 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Idle System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727483319) | [Lava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896302926) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootflux

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

An idle growth game where you expand a root network deeper underground. Gather nutrients, strengthen your network, and break through strata to build a vast living system. Features include idle growth, visible expansion, and permanent upgrades.

**Highlights:** Idle nutrient growth, Visibly expanding root network, Transport, absorption, branching, and depth upgrades, Permanent growth through strata breakthroughs, Seedfall, challenges, and automation systems

**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 |


### Auto Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Strategy, #51 Top Grossing · Simulation, #64 Top Grossing · Strategy, #71 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Pilot an auto-mining ship that automatically destroys planets block by block. Upgrade weapons, collect skills, and enhance your gear to build a galactic drilling machine. Progress through tougher sectors with permanent upgrades.

**Highlights:** Automatic planet mining, Destructible block environments, Unlockable and upgradeable weapons, Skill collection and fusion system, Ship gear upgrades (Hulls, Reactors, Engines), Permanent progression across sectors

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gates Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Gem 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Solar Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootflux free?

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

### Is Auto Drill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rootflux or Auto Drill?

Auto Drill is rated higher. Rootflux averages 4.5 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Auto Drill averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Rootflux or Auto Drill have ads?

Rootflux shows ads; Auto Drill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rootflux or Auto Drill?

Rootflux ships an update every 3 days, and Auto Drill every 4 days. Most recently, Rootflux was updated on November 10, 2026 and Auto Drill on November 10, 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.*