# Dice Roller vs Authenticator App ¹

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dice Roller at free with in-app purchases against Authenticator App ¹'s subscription. Dice Roller also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 287). Authenticator App ¹'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dice Roller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App ¹ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dice Roller against 4.2 for Authenticator App ¹. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dice Roller has 3K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Dice Roller's written reviews are positive against 56% of Authenticator App ¹'s.

Dice Roller ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App ¹ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dice Roller | Authenticator App ¹ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-roller-shake-and-roll/id1114861974/reviews)** | [4.2 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6446274872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 287 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vicki Partridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114861973) | [GITU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676651389) |

## What reviewers say

### Dice Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-roller-shake-and-roll/id1114861974)

This app provides instant, accurate dice rolls for any situation. Choose your dice, tap to roll, and enjoy realistic simulations. Perfect for board games, RPGs, or when you don't have physical dice available.

**Highlights:** Roll multiple dice simultaneously, Supports d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, Accurate random number generation, Shake-to-roll functionality, Customizable dice styles and themes, Ideal for board games and RPGs

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Dice Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Dice Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Dice Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎲 Realistic dice rolling
- 🎮 Useful for various games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More dice options
- Sound effects
- Shake to roll feature


### Authenticator App ¹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6446274872)

This app provides secure login and identity protection through two-factor authentication (2FA) and password management. It generates one-time passwords for various platforms and offers features like a private browser and VPN.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP 2FA codes, Face ID, Touch ID, or password protection, Secure iCloud sync, Built-in password manager, Strong password generator, Integrated private browser, Apple Watch support, Built-in VPN client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly (VPN) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly (VPN) | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security tool
- 👍 Daily use
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Thank you
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Needs premium version
- 🐛 Not intuitive
- 🐛 Subscription required
- 🐛 Doesn't work for Instagram

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work
- Requires premium for functionality
- Doesn't work for Instagram authentication
- Lost access after trial

**Requested features**

- Provide instructions/manual
- Allow star rating without review prompt


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dice Roller free?

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

### Is Authenticator App ¹ free?

Authenticator App ¹ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dice Roller or Authenticator App ¹?

Dice Roller is rated higher. Dice Roller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Authenticator App ¹ averages 4.2 from 287 ratings.

### Do Dice Roller or Authenticator App ¹ have ads?

Both Dice Roller and Authenticator App ¹ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dice Roller or Authenticator App ¹?

Dice Roller ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App ¹ daily. Most recently, Dice Roller was updated on October 19, 2026 and Authenticator App ¹ on October 16, 2026.

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