# the Dices vs Virtual

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual at 4.0 against the Dices's 3.0. the Dices's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. the Dices asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of the Dices's written reviews are positive against 75% of Virtual's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

the Dices ships an update every 10 months, Virtual every 53 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | the Dices | Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dices/id1098717223/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dice/id1212140132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuki Takeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021096508) | [Goldgewicht Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212140131) |

## What reviewers say

### the Dices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dices/id1098717223)

This application simulates dice rolls, allowing users to customize the number of dice and their sides. It supports dice with 6, 12, or 20 sides, offering a simple way to generate random outcomes for games or other purposes.

**Highlights:** Simulates dice rolls, Supports 6, 12, and 20-sided dice, Customizable number of dice, Simple and intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dice/id1212140132)

Experience stunning 3D dice visualizations with cinema-quality rendering. This app offers a beautiful selection of dice, crafted with passion for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Beautiful 3D dice selection, Cinema-quality rendering, Revolutionary visualization technology, Immersive user experience, Designed with passion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Dices | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Dices free?

the Dices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual free?

Virtual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, the Dices or Virtual?

Virtual is rated higher. the Dices averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do the Dices or Virtual have ads?

Neither the Dices nor Virtual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, the Dices or Virtual?

the Dices ships an update every 10 months, and Virtual every 53 months. Most recently, the Dices was updated on October 12, 2026 and Virtual on October 17, 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.*