# Catan Dice – A Companion App — The Best House Rule for Catan.

> Companion app for Settlers of Catan with fair dice and optional settlement bidding. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Solberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-dice-a-companion-app/id1559338655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Solberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208036388)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.23/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.3 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-dice-a-companion-app/id1559338655/reviews.md

## What is Catan Dice?

Welcome to Catan Dice – a companion app for the physical board game Settlers of Catan.

As its name suggests, this is a Catan game dice app made specifically for Catan. It solves two common sources of frustration that almost every Catan player has encountered:

(1)	Uneven dice rolls
(2)	Unbalanced game boards (optional)


FAIR DICE

Catan Dice solves the first by ensuring dice rolls follow the expected probability distribution over 36 rolls. That means you don't have to worry anymore about that game your opponent's 6 was rolled fourteen times but your 8 was only rolled three. More fair equals more fun! (excuse my grammar).


FAIR BOARDS

Speaking of fair, welcome to the best "house rule" for Catan. Catan Dice introduces an (optional, but HIGHLY recommended) bidding system to determine the order players choose their initial settlements. Bid higher to gain the most favorable starting positions, but it'll cost you resource cards throughout the game! This feature is entirely optional, but it brings a casino-style thrill and an added strategic component to the game.

So, if you’re like me and you favor fair games with a bit more room for strategy, this is the app for you.

## Key features

- Fair dice rolls with expected probability distribution
- Optional bidding system for settlement order
- Reduces frustration from uneven dice rolls
- Adds strategic depth to game setup
- Companion for physical Settlers of Catan game

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-dice-a-companion-app/id1559338655/reviews.md

### 1/5 — So….

*2025-01-04, version 1.1*

Read the other four 1 star reviews. Thought to myself “these people are idiots.” Downloaded the app to prove that they are all idiots. Turns out… I, too, am an idiot.

### 1/5 — Lack of instructions

*2023-09-08, version 1.1*

Zero instructions on what to do with the app

### 1/5 — Lack of instructions

*2023-08-16*

Zero instructions on what to do with the app

### 1/5 — Worst

*2023-05-07, version 1.1*

Doesn't work. Or at least I can't figure it how to make it work. It is really frustrating

### 1/5 — Needs Instructions

*2023-01-30, version 1.1*

This app is not user friendly at all. Feels like it’s still under development considering it’s unusable as soon as it loads.

### 1/5 — I can’t figure out how to work it

*2022-10-16, version 1.1*

I cannot figure out for the life of me now to get the dice to roll. Should come with instructions or SOMETHING. Shouldn’t be so hard to figure out an app

### 2/5 — Does Not Work With Dark Mode

*2022-01-08*

My review disappeared… the app doesn’t work with Dark Mode. 

The guide needs some work to explain how to use it. 

The Dice Mode screen really, really need an exit button.

### 1/5 — Makes absolutely no sense.

*2021-05-25*

Instructions aren’t clear at all.

## Frequently asked questions about Catan Dice

### What is Catan Dice?

Catan Dice is a companion app designed to enhance the physical Settlers of Catan board game. It offers a fairer dice rolling mechanism and an optional bidding system for settlement placement.

### Does Catan Dice have ads?

No, Catan Dice is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### How does Catan Dice ensure fair dice rolls?

The app ensures dice rolls follow the expected probability distribution over 36 rolls, aiming to prevent frustrating streaks of uneven outcomes.

### What is the optional bidding system in Catan Dice?

The optional bidding system allows players to bid resource cards to determine the order in which they choose their initial settlements, adding a casino-style thrill and strategic element.

### What devices does Catan Dice support?

Catan Dice is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for Catan Dice?

Catan Dice has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most players of the Settlers of Catan board game.

### How often is Catan Dice updated?

The app was last updated on September 20, 2021, with version 1.1. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the user rating for Catan Dice?

Catan Dice has a user rating of 2.2 stars based on 13 ratings, indicating a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2021-09-20

Added a cool new feature! Check it out

### 1.0 — 2021-04-06

No release notes.

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