# Dized vs Rule Referee

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dized | Rule Referee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dized-board-game-companion/id1041701520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rule-referee/id6762228503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playmore Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/957910860) | [Autumn Wohlwend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893451234) |

## What reviewers say

### Dized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dized-board-game-companion/id1041701520)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dized+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Dized+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Level 1 Game Tutorial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 Game Tutorial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 Game Content | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Game Tutorial | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 6 Game Content | $5.99 | one-time |
| Level 7 Game Content | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level 8 Game Content | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level 9 Game Content | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorials
- 👍 Helpful for learning new games
- 👍 Great companion app for board games
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Surprisingly good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited game selection
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Poor voice acting and robotic narration
- 🤔 Clunky and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rule-referee/id6762228503)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rule Referee All Access | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*