# Root Down vs Rotex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Root Down at 100% against Rotex's 50%. Root Down also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Rotex's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 27 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Root Down is free to download; Rotex costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rotex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Root Down's written reviews are positive against 50% of Rotex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Rotex every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Root Down | Rotex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-down/id772166474/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotex/id813943125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Grider](https://appshunter.io/developer/309543466) | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) |

## What reviewers say

### Root Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-down/id772166474)

An original abstract strategy game for two players with unique movement rules. Figure out how to move your pieces to capture your opponent's and win. Offers AI play and pass-and-play modes with variable setups.

**Highlights:** Abstract strategy gameplay, Unique piece movement rules, AI opponent, Pass-and-play mode, Variable game setups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rotex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotex/id813943125)

A two-player abstract strategy game where players aim to connect five tiles in a row. Each turn involves claiming a tile and rotating a section of the board to outmaneuver your opponent.

**Highlights:** Connect 5 tiles in a row, Board rotation mechanic, Online multiplayer, Single player vs AI, Pass and play mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Root Down free?

Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rotex free?

Rotex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Root Down or Rotex?

Rotex is rated higher. Root Down averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rotex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Root Down or Rotex have ads?

Neither Root Down nor Rotex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Root Down or Rotex?

Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Rotex every 5 months. Most recently, Root Down was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rotex on November 1, 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.*