Comparison

ISTO vs Dhayam 1

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

Head to head
About

ISTO

This traditional Indian board game offers a 3D digital experience with realistic physics. Compete against AI or friends locally, aiming to move your pawns to the center before opponents. Features animated movements and customizable views.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time physics-based cowries
  • 3D cartoon character play
  • Rotatable 3D viewport
  • Play against CPU or human players
  • Animated pawn movements
  • LAN multiplayer via Wi-Fi
Features
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*************Amazing 3D Game in App Store************** Indian ISTO ( Ashta Chamma ) is one of the oldest and traditional turn based family board game of INDIA which is similar to Ludo game, this game is called by various names in different languages in different regions of India. This game is played with special dice called COWRY shells and with different size grids with minimum of 2 players and maximum of 4 players. Different names for the Indian ISTO: • ISTO or ahmedabad baji in gujarat(Gujarat region of india) • Kaana Duaa in Hindi (Madhya Pradesh region of India ) • Ashta Chamma in Telugu ( Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions of India ) • Chauka Bara, Katte Mane, Gatta Mane in Kannada ( Karnataka region of India ) • Pakidakali, Kavidi Kali in Malayalam ( Kerala region of India ) • Daayam or Thaayam in Tamil ( Tamil Nadu region of India ) Game features: • Play with 3D real time physics based cowries • Play with 3D cartoon character. • Rotatable 3D view port • Play with CPU players or with human players • Attractive Animated Pawn movements and spin cowry with hand animation. • Play LAN game with your friends on Wi-Fi connection • OnLine Game is an upcoming feature. • Cool sound SFX. Objective: Like Ludo game Player must move all his four pawn to destination zone which is located at the center of the grid before other players do. Game Rules: 1. Every player has a pre designed path to reach destination zone. So when player gets a number, then he/she needs to choose one of their released pawns and move it that many squares along the path designated for that player. 2. Only one pawn can stand on a zone or square except on a safe zone or square which marked with special design patterns. So if player X’s pawn stands on a zone and player Y’s pawn is moving to the same zone then player Y pawn can kill Player X’s pawn. Then player X’s pawn will go back to the starting zone and gets blocked again. 3. The game grid is divided into 2 lanes middle and inner. Player has to kill at least one opponent’s pawn to enter into middle 3lane.(This rule excluded from my game) 4. When player rolls 4, 8 or kills opponent pawn he/she will get another chance to roll. 5. Reaching the central square: A pawn needs to reach the central square exactly. For example, if a pawn is 3 squares away from the center and the player throws a 4, then that pawn cannot be moved. .....What are you waiting for? Download this GAME NOW!..... ******* Please Send us your Feedback to igeniusdev@gmail.com to improve GAME functionality *****

About

Dhayam 1

Features
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Dhayam is the classic South Indian dice-and-token race game your family has played for generations — now on your phone, with none of the setup. Race your tokens from reserve, around the shared ring, and into your own home path. Roll a 1 (dhayam) to bring a token into play, land on an opponent to send them back to reserve, and rest on the motif-marked safe houses where nothing can touch you. PLAY YOUR WAY • Vs. Computer — practice or challenge a CPU opponent any time • Pass & Play — hand the phone around for local multiplayer on one device • Play Online — invite a friend with a simple room code, no sign-up or account required CUSTOMIZE THE RULES Tune entry rolls, extra-turn values, safe houses, banked rolls, and more to match how your family has always played. MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Four hand-crafted board skins • Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback • Track your wins, losses, and streaks across CPU and online play • Clean, focused, dark-themed interface No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Just the game.

Screenshots

ISTO4 screens
Dhayam 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dhayam 1 at none against ISTO's 6. ISTO's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. ISTO sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dhayam 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ISTO versus Dhayam 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISTODhayam 1
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiGeniusDev TechnologyUltidatum Inc

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ISTO

One-time6
  • Yellow Table$0.99
  • Table Green$0.99
  • Cowrie Golden$0.99
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  • Cowrie Green$0.99
  • Remove Ads..$1.99
  • Spin Hand$2.99
None

Dhayam 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISTO free?
ISTO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dhayam 1 free?
Dhayam 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ISTO or Dhayam 1 have ads?
Neither ISTO nor Dhayam 1 shows ads.

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