Comparison

Wolf Online vs Root Board Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wolf Online

Engage in a brutal online survival game as one of three wolf species. Hunt prey, battle other wolves, and grow your character to ensure your pack's survival. Join a global community of wolf warriors in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Three distinct wolf species
  • Real-time hunting and survival
  • Player vs. Player (PVP) battles
  • Cooperative raid fights
  • Character growth and skill development
  • Variety of prey and mythical monsters
Features
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[Game Overview] A cruel and gruesome war among three wolf species begins. A real network survival game to survive not only from animals hunting for food but also from battles against other wolf species for your own species’ survival. “Wolf Online” is the best online animal game followed by the “Life of Wolf” series, reaching 5 million downloads throughout the world. We are now waiting for you, the best wolf warrior, to join the fight. [Game Theme] The wolves’ hunting for survival and prosperity has started. You can select one wolf from Mountain Wolf, Snow Wolf, and Wild Wolf and participate in hunting as a member of one of these packs. To survive in a dangerous, rough hunting environment, you have to endlessly hunt animals and master your own skills. Also, you can only grow faster if you win in the battles among the wolf species and get trust from your own wolf pack. In the hunting ground that is distinguished by 6 characters, there are plant-eating animals such as rabbits, deer, and giraffes, but there are also many other scary beasts and wild animals such as tigers, lions, and rhinoceros that can threaten and attack you. When you meet monsters from legends, you should ask for help from your wolf colleagues because they will make your strong teeth and sharp claws useless. Your colleagues will come to you right after hearing your cry. If you are ready and all set, let’s leave to the hunting ground of the wolves. [Characteristics of Species] Mountain Wolf : Living in Stone Mountain, rough and dangerous mountainous area, the Mountain Wolf has the most balanced abilities among the three species. Snow Wolf : The Snow Wolf, living in Snowstorm that is covered in cold ice and snow, is the species with the fastest speed and the best agility when hunting preys. Wild Wolf: The Wild Wolf, which settled in Wild Land of living and breathing souls of ancient beasts, is notorious for being the most brutal and aggressive out of all three species. [Features of Game] 1. The best real hunting game with three wolf species. Harmonious Mountain Wolf, coldhearted and fast Snow Wolf, and scary and cruel Wild Wolf. You can choose one from a total of 12 wolves, consisting of 4 kinds for each of the 3 species. 2. Various battle mode system Single-play hunt, fighting other wolf species (PVP), a cooperative raid fight with wolf players from all over the world to defeat the dragon, etc. 3. The best wolf is always with his pack. You can enjoy hunting animals and share food with other wolves of your species. 4. Summon your wolf friends immediately when you are tired. When you get too tired while hunting or fall in a danger, you can immediately call your wolf friends around you through the network summon function. 5. Character growth system through hunting Attack, defense, moving speed, stamina, and skill development system according to animal hunting and by winning honor/credit. 6. Various animals for hunting and monsters from myths Herbivores such as rabbits, deer, giraffes; predatory animals such as lions, tigers, and bears; Monsters and creatures from myths such as Cerberus, vampire, chimera, and dragon. 7. A total of 6 different combat/hunting maps offered 6 different, highly realistic combat/hunting maps with varying geographical features and backgrounds: Snowstorm, Arcane River, Wildland, Combat Field, Dragon Lava, Stone Mountain 8. Other functions Energy supplement system through the self and dead bodies Real-time multi-chatting function with other players online

About

Root Board Game

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
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Play the digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop board game. Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root.

Screenshots

Wolf Online4 screens
Root Board Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wolf Online at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Root Board Game's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wolf Online is free to download; Root Board Game costs $9.99 up front. Wolf Online sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Root Board Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Root Board Game has 5.4K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Wolf Online's written reviews are positive against 77% of Root Board Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wolf Online ships an update every 3 days, Root Board Game every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wolf Online versus Root Board Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolf OnlineRoot Board Game
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.4 (174 ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1745.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size498 MB505 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer1GamesDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

Wolf Online

All ratings174 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral18.0%
Negative33.3%

Root Board Game

All ratings5,424 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Wolf Online

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 💡 Great for wolf lovers
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 😊 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤬 Hackers and overpowered players
  • 🤢 Inappropriate chat and roleplay
  • 🙄 Slow progression and grindy

Root Board Game

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Wolf Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to travel to different areas
  • Losing progress and stats after crashes
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Prey and animals glitching and disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add packs, mates, and pups
  • Implement day/night cycle and weather
  • Allow more customization of wolves
  • Improve anti-cheat and moderation

Root Board Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with async game notifications and state
  • Bugs with specific faction mechanics (e.g. Vagabond)

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add more customization options for game setup

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Wolf Online

One-time12
  • Wolf Online 12000 Point$1.99
  • Wolf Friend$1.99
  • Wolf Online 20000 Point$2.99
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  • WolfOnliine Wild Dog$2.99
  • Wolf Online 30000 Point$3.99
  • Wolf Online 50000 Point$4.99
  • Mech Wolf$5.99
  • Wolf Online 600000 Point$9.99
  • Wolf Online 1300000 Point$19.99
  • Wolf Online 2100000 Point$29.99
  • Wolf Online 3100000 Point$39.99
  • Wolf Online 5100000 Point$49.99
6 purchases

Root Board Game

One-time6
  • The Clockwork Expansion$5.99
  • Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds$7.99
  • The Riverfolk Expansion$9.99
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  • Root: The Underworld Expansion$9.99
  • Root: The Marauder Expansion$9.99
  • Hirelings & Landmarks$9.99

Questions

Is Wolf Online free?
Wolf Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wolf Online or Root Board Game?
Root Board Game is rated higher. Wolf Online averages 3.4 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Root Board Game averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Wolf Online or Root Board Game have ads?
Wolf Online shows ads; Root Board Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Wolf Online or Root Board Game?
Wolf Online ships an update every 3 days, and Root Board Game every 4 days. Most recently, Wolf Online was updated on September 22, 2026 and Root Board Game on September 22, 2026.

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