# Dicey Dungeons vs Dawncaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dicey Dungeons at none against Dawncaster's 14. Dicey Dungeons also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Dawncaster's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (929 vs 221). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Dicey Dungeons costs $4.99 and Dawncaster $4.99 up front. Dawncaster sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dicey Dungeons asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dicey Dungeons against 4.7 for Dawncaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 929 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Dicey Dungeons's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dawncaster's.

Dicey Dungeons ships an update every 7 months, Dawncaster every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dicey Dungeons | Dawncaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicey-dungeons/id1368013995/reviews) | **[4.7 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **929** |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #43 | **#14** |
| Size | 842 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Distractionware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/413794996) | [Rick van der Wal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534294329) |

## What reviewers say

### Dicey Dungeons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicey-dungeons/id1368013995)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Role Playing, #98 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging deckbuilding roguelike adventure as a giant walking dice. Battle monsters, collect loot, and level up heroes in an ever-changing dungeon. Strategize against the unpredictable nature of dice rolls to escape Lady Luck's domain.

**Highlights:** Deckbuilding roguelike gameplay, Battle monsters, Find better loot, Level up heroes, Procedurally generated dungeons, Dice roll mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Great art style and music
- 💎 Unique and varied character classes
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG/luck
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in progression
- 🤕 Unfair/frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔇 Missing audio/sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial not registering inputs
- Buttons/controls bugging out
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Vertical/portrait mode support
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- More content and character variety
- Better balance and progression


### Dawncaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Card, #28 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a tactical deck-building adventure with over 900 illustrated cards. Explore a mysterious world, master unique class abilities, and forge your own path through a rich narrative. Enjoy a complete premium experience with no ads or microtransactions.

**Highlights:** Over 900 hand-illustrated cards, Unique class abilities, Innovative energy system, Richly illustrated world, Randomized encounters, Unlockable content

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaul of the Void Promo Pack | Free | one-time |
| Synthesis Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinitum Support Banner | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eclypse Supporter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the devs a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tribes of Twilight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Death of Divinity | $4.99 | one-time |
| Masks of Misery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Siege of Shadows | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Origins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nexus of Nightmares | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infernal Invasions | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant updates
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Discovering new secrets
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Steep learning curve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters
- 🕰️ Slow progression and unlock system
- 🔧 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after certain card interactions
- Incorrect card behavior or descriptions
- Progression loss after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Endless or challenge mode
- More language support (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, Russian)
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to toggle DLC content on/off
- Checkpoints or save states during runs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dicey Dungeons free?

Dicey Dungeons costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dawncaster free?

Dawncaster costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dicey Dungeons or Dawncaster?

Dawncaster is rated higher. Dicey Dungeons averages 4.6 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Dawncaster averages 4.7 from 929 ratings.

### Do Dicey Dungeons or Dawncaster have ads?

Neither Dicey Dungeons nor Dawncaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dicey Dungeons or Dawncaster?

Dicey Dungeons ships an update every 7 months, and Dawncaster every 10 days. Most recently, Dicey Dungeons was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dawncaster on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dicey Dungeons or Dawncaster?

Dicey Dungeons currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Dawncaster at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*