Comparison

Dized vs Rule Referee

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

Head to head
About

Dized

Learn to play tabletop games with interactive tutorials and searchable rules. Skip the rulebook and jump straight into the fun with guidance that adapts as you play. Access publisher-approved rules and FAQs for a smooth gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive game tutorials
  • Searchable game rules
  • Publisher-approved content
  • In-game rule lookup
  • FAQ section
Features
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Dized contains Rules and Tutorials for tabletop games, including card, board, miniature or RPGs (role-playing games)! TUTORIALS teach you how to play games while you play! It’s like having someone at the table teaching you the game, so you to skip the rulebook and start the game immediately. This means you can fully focus on having fun with the new game, like Kingdomino, Blood Rage, ICECOOL, 7 Wonders, Carcassonne, Bang!, Fluxx and many more! RULES provide you an answer to any question. Included is full game rules with a built-in FAQ and a search. No more tedious PDF files! Rules are approved by the publisher, so you know the information is correct! Learn more at dized.com! Terms & Conditions: https://dized.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Rule Referee

Get instant, accurate answers to board and card game rules without searching through manuals. This app provides clear, deterministic answers to keep your games moving smoothly. Access rules offline and enjoy a built-in timer for supported games.

Highlights
  • Instant rule answers
  • Offline access
  • Built-in game timer
  • Supports 79+ games
  • No AI guesswork
  • Deterministic answers
Features
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Stop arguing over the rules. Rule Referee gives you fast, clear answers to board and card game rules, without digging through manuals or guessing. Built for real gameplay so you stay in the moment and keep the game moving. What you can do: - Ask rule questions in plain language - Get simple, accurate answers instantly - Play without interruptions or debates - Access rules offline, no internet needed - Use the built-in Rummikub timer with notifications Why it's different: Most apps give you long rulebooks or AI guesses. Rule Referee uses structured, hand-built rules and deterministic answers. No AI. No hallucinations. No close enough. Just clarity you can trust at game night. Games supported include Viticulture, Catan, Wingspan, Spirit Island, Lords of Waterdeep, Flamecraft, Codenames, Pandemic, Chess, Exploding Kittens, and more. 79 games total, with new ones added regularly. Free games included Start playing right away with a selection of supported games. Unlock all games Get full access to all supported games and future additions with the All-Access Pass. No more confusion. No more rule disputes. Just play. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dized4 screens
Rule Referee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rule Referee at 5.0 against Dized's 4.6. Rule Referee also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Dized's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dized sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rule Referee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rule Referee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dized has 328 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dized ships an update every 2 months, Rule Referee monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dized versus Rule Referee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDizedRule Referee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (328 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings328 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaymore GamesAutumn Wohlwend

Customer experience

Dized

All ratings328 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative48.3%

Rule Referee

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dized

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorials not working or crashing
  • Inability to select number of players
  • Incorrect or incomplete tutorial content
  • Upside down orientation on tablets
  • Login and registration issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More game tutorials in multiple languages
  • Ability to search for specific games
  • Option to remove ads or get a premium version
  • Improved compatibility across devices
  • Better integration with physical game components

Rule Referee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dized

Subscriptions2
  • Dized+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Dized+ Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time8
  • Level 1 Game Tutorial$0.99
  • Level 2 Game Tutorial$1.99
  • Level 4 Game Content$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Level 5 Game Tutorial$4.99
  • Level 6 Game Content$5.99
  • Level 7 Game Content$6.99
  • Level 8 Game Content$7.99
  • Level 9 Game Content$8.99
1 purchases

Rule Referee

Subscriptions1
  • Rule Referee All Access$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Dized free?
Dized is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rule Referee free?
Rule Referee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dized or Rule Referee?
Rule Referee is rated higher. Dized averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Rule Referee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dized or Rule Referee have ads?
Neither Dized nor Rule Referee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dized or Rule Referee?
Dized ships an update every 2 months, and Rule Referee monthly. Most recently, Dized was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rule Referee on October 31, 2026.

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