Simple Dice vs ATC SkyDecode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Dice
This application provides a straightforward way to simulate rolling one or two six-sided dice. It's designed for quick and easy use when you need random dice outcomes.
- Roll one D6 die
- Roll two D6 dice
- Simple interface
- Random number generation
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Simple Dice is exactly as it sounds; a simple app for when you need to roll one or two D6 dice.
ATC SkyDecode
Learn air traffic control communications with synchronized text and audio dialogues. Track global flights in real-time on a live map, viewing aircraft details. Designed for aviation enthusiasts and learners with a focused, dark interface.
- Synchronized ATC dialogues with text
- Real-time global flight map
- Aircraft details on tap
- Clean, dark interface
- Aviation phraseology learning
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SkyDecode brings two things together for student pilots, aviation English learners, and aviation enthusiasts: a way to get familiar with ATC communications, and a real-time view of what's flying around the world. What you get ATC dialogues with synchronized text - Each ATC dialogue is paired with a synchronized text view, so you can follow along visually while you listen. - A natural way to pick up phraseology, callsign formats, and the flow of typical exchanges — without having to decode every word by ear. Real-time global flight tracking - A live flight map powered by adsb.fi, with sub-5-second refresh. - Tap any aircraft on the map to see its callsign, altitude, ground speed, heading, and squawk code. - Watch global air traffic move in real time, anywhere in the world. Built for focused use - A clean, dark, radar-inspired interface that's easy on the eyes during extended sessions. SkyDecode is an independent app and is not affiliated with any air traffic control authority or live ATC monitoring service. Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Dice at 100% against ATC SkyDecode's 23%. Simple Dice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). ATC SkyDecode's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (263 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ATC SkyDecode sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Simple Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Dice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATC SkyDecode has 263 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple Dice's written reviews are positive against 23% of ATC SkyDecode's.
Simple Dice ships an update every 12 months, ATC SkyDecode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Dice | ATC SkyDecode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (263 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 263 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Phillip Wong | Tap Water |
Customer experience
Simple Dice
ATC SkyDecode
In-app purchases
Simple Dice
No in-app purchases
ATC SkyDecode
- SkyDecode Premium weekly$5.997 Days
- SkyDecode Premium weekly 3dt3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- SkyDecode Premium weekly first week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- SkyDecode Premium monthly$19.991 Month
- SkyDecode Premium yearly$49.991 Year
- SkyDecode Premium yearly 3dt3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- skydecode lifetime $79.99$79.99
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