# Wolf Online vs Root Board Game

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Wolf Online | Root Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-online/id977924322/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **77.1% 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 | — | **#12** |
| Size | 498 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/347530156) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Wolf Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-online/id977924322)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wolf Online 12000 Point | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Friend | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 20000 Point | $2.99 | one-time |
| WolfOnliine Wild Dog | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 30000 Point | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 50000 Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mech Wolf | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 600000 Point | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 1300000 Point | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 2100000 Point | $29.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 3100000 Point | $39.99 | one-time |
| Wolf Online 5100000 Point | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Root Board Game

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Board, #52 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*