# Dice Mage 2 vs Re

The clearest difference is ads: Dice Mage 2 at none against Re's shown. Dice Mage 2 also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dice Mage 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dice Mage 2 against 4.7 for Re. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Dice Mage 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Dice Mage 2 ships an update fortnightly, Re every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dice Mage 2 | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage-2/id1231997921/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Dice Mage 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage-2/id1231997921)

Engage in strategic dice-based combat across mystical worlds. Battle diverse enemies, explore hidden paths, and collect powerful loot and equipment to upgrade your mage. Master the many sides of magic to defeat evil.

**Highlights:** Strategic dice combat, Magical explosive dice, Explore 8 mystical worlds, Collect rare loot and equipment, Upgrade your mage, High-stakes mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armload of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Depository | $19.99 | one-time |
| So Many Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎲 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of in-game instructions
- 🔊 No option to mute sound/music
- 🎲 Perceived unfairness in dice rolls
- 🤕 Frequent screen flashing can cause headaches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and black screen issues
- Inability to exit certain game screens

**Requested features**

- Add more spells and equipment options
- Implement a cooperative or multiplayer mode
- Provide detailed explanations for game mechanics
- Allow players to save and resume progress


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dice Mage 2 free?

Dice Mage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dice Mage 2 or Re?

Re is rated higher. Dice Mage 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Dice Mage 2 or Re have ads?

Re shows ads; Dice Mage 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dice Mage 2 or Re?

Dice Mage 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Dice Mage 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Re on October 24, 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.*