Comparison

Playing Dice vs SettlerStats

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

Head to head
About

Playing Dice

This app provides a straightforward way to play dice games. Simply tap the screen to roll the dice, offering a convenient digital tool for various tabletop experiences.

Highlights
  • Tap to roll dice
  • Simple interface
  • Digital dice simulator
  • Convenient for games
Features
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Play your favorite games with this simple to use app. Just tap to roll the dice.

About

SettlerStats

Features
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SettlerStats is the perfect companion app for the board game "The Settlers of Catan" – and the only Catan app that supports real Bluetooth dice. With support for GoDice™ Bluetooth dice by Particula, you'll experience Catan like never before: roll your real dice – the app detects the results automatically and the rest happens almost like magic. Of course, you can also roll virtually the classic way by simply tapping the screen. Your choice! SettlerStats turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful statistics tool and a smart dice replacement – for a more exciting, fair, and entertaining gaming experience. All the important data from your game can be tracked in real time and analyzed in detail after the game. What makes SettlerStats special: • GoDice™ Bluetooth Dice – As the only Catan app, SettlerStats supports the real Bluetooth dice by Particula. Roll, and the app takes care of the rest. • Resource Sounds – Hear wood being sawed, sheep bleating in the fields, or the barbarians launching their attack. No robbery and no barbarian attack will ever go unnoticed again. • Live Statistics – Dice statistics, game progress, resource yields, barbarian attacks, and robberies – all at a glance. • Hall of Fame – Immortalize every victory with full statistics and find out who is the long-time Catan champion of your group. (Premium feature, one-time unlock – no subscription) • Deep Game Analysis – Was it fair dice or pure luck? Every game gets a weather-based fairness rating (dice roll luck) — from sunny skies to a full tornado.Works for all your previously saved games too. Plus resource production timeline, resource drought tracker, and game phase breakdown. (Premium) • Lightning-Fast Setup – Ready to play in 30 seconds. Supports the Base Edition as well as Cities & Knights, and with limitations also other expansions such as Seafarers. • Up to 6 Players – Track victory points, compare game progress, and analyze the game together afterwards. SettlerStats is an unofficial product and is not affiliated with Catan GmbH, the rights holders of "The Settlers of Catan", or Particula Ltd., the manufacturer of GoDice™ Bluetooth dice. For any questions or issues regarding SettlerStats, please contact the app developer directly – do not contact Particula Ltd. Particula Ltd. does not provide support for SettlerStats. A big thank you to my son and coding partner Christoph, whose board generator and many other great ideas contributed significantly to the app. And to my loyal Catan crew – Katrin, Martina, Stefan, Sophie, and Christoph – who always provided the first feedback. Thank you all!

Screenshots

Playing Dice4 screens
SettlerStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playing Dice at none against SettlerStats's 1. Playing Dice also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. SettlerStats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Playing Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playing Dice ships an update every 8 days, SettlerStats every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Playing Dice versus SettlerStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaying DiceSettlerStats
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorgi ZlatinovGernot Weinhandl

In-app purchases

None

Playing Dice

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SettlerStats

One-time1
  • Premium – One-time, no subscription$2.99

Questions

Is Playing Dice free?
Playing Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SettlerStats free?
SettlerStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playing Dice or SettlerStats have ads?
Neither Playing Dice nor SettlerStats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playing Dice or SettlerStats?
Playing Dice ships an update every 8 days, and SettlerStats every 2 weeks. Most recently, Playing Dice was updated on October 23, 2026 and SettlerStats on September 26, 2026.

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