# Wildlife Simulator vs Root Board Game

The clearest difference is price: Wildlife Simulator at $0.99 against Root Board Game's $9.99. Wildlife Simulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Root Board Game's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 48 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Wildlife Simulator costs $0.99 and Root Board Game $9.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Wildlife Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Root Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Board Game has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Wildlife Simulator'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.

Wildlife Simulator ships an update every 48 months, Root Board Game every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wildlife Simulator | Root Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildlife-simulator-wolf/id894918913/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 150 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Wildlife Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildlife-simulator-wolf/id894918913)

Live life as a wolf in a vast, realistic forest. Hunt for food, raise a family, and battle dangerous predators to survive. Level up your wolf with new abilities and explore a huge 3D environment.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics (health, hunger, thirst), Epic battles with sharp teeth and speed, Start and raise a wolf family, Level up wolf abilities and unlock new skills, Wolf survival guide with enemy info and map, Huge open-world 3D forest environment, Intuitive touch-based controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Awesome game
- 👍 Great value for money
- 🐺 Feels like being a wolf
- 🐾 Fun to raise a pack
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy at times
- 🔍 Small map area
- 🐺 Limited wolf customization
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Wolves glitching out and running in circles
- Chests/items not accessible due to map boundaries
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Wolves' physical appearance glitching

**Requested features**

- Larger map areas
- More wolf customization options
- Ability to grow and expand pack
- Additional animal types to interact with
- Multiplayer functionality


### Root Board Game

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Board, #53 Top Paid · Strategy, #137 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 Wildlife Simulator free?

Wildlife Simulator costs $0.99, 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, Wildlife Simulator or Root Board Game?

Root Board Game is rated higher. Wildlife Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Root Board Game averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Wildlife Simulator or Root Board Game have ads?

Neither Wildlife Simulator nor Root Board Game shows ads.

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

Wildlife Simulator ships an update every 48 months, and Root Board Game every 4 days. Most recently, Wildlife Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Root Board Game on September 25, 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.*