Comparison

Dice Roller vs RPG Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Dice Roller

This app simulates polyhedral dice for role-playing games. It offers realistic physics, motion, and friction for an immersive experience. Choose from common dice types and roll them using device motion or screen taps.

Highlights
  • Polyhedral dice simulation (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20)
  • Realistic physics, motion, and friction
  • Device motion (accelerometer) or tap-to-roll controls
  • Lifelike dice sounds
  • Supports up to 20 of each dice type
Features
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Dice Roller is a dice simulation for role playing games. You can add up to 20 of each of the following common dice: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20. This app uses realistic physics, motion, friction, to render a truly realistic dice simulation. App can use device motion (accelerometer) to move the dice, or simply tapping on the screen to roll the dice. App also includes lifelike dice sounds.

About

RPG Notebook

This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Campaign management
  • Customizable entries with various section types
  • Automatic hyperlinking between entries
  • Map creation and pin functionality
  • Themed templates for different settings
  • Extensive icon library
  • Backup and export options
Features
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RPG Notebook will help you build worlds, manage campaigns, and keep your notes tightly organized. Here are some of its great features: *CAMPAIGNS: Choose a name, select a theme that matches your setting, and simply start filling it with all your ideas. *ENTRIES: They can be customized any way you like with 8 types of sections (from simple text fields to trackers, checklists, and images) that you can name and place in any order you like. *TEMPLATES: If there's a section arrangement that you like, save it as a template for future use. *HYPERLINKS: When you finish writing something, the app checks if your text contains any phrases that match an existing entry or group name and automatically creates a link for you. *MAPS: Every campaign has a dedicated segment where numerous maps can be added. *MAP PINS: You can add simple note pins or special pins that link to an entry, group, or map. *JOURNAL: Journal notes will help you keep track of important events that happened during your sessions. *THEMES: The fantasy theme is great for the most popular tabletop RPG systems like dnd 5e or pathfinder, but the app also has themes for other settings: cthulhu, sci-fi, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, steampunk and wuxia. *ICONS: There are over 4000 built-in icons and 40 colors that you can use in your entries, but you can also add your own. *BACKUP: You can create a backup file and store it locally or export it so it can be shared with other devices. *MODES: Both light and dark modes are supported. *EVERYTHING IN YOUR POCKET: No more forgotten or lost notes. You will always be prepared for the next session or be able to immediately write down ideas that suddenly come to your mind wherever you are! :)

Screenshots

Dice Roller2 screens
RPG Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dice Roller at 4.8 against RPG Notebook's 4.0. Dice Roller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). RPG Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 12). On price 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. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dice Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dice Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Dice Roller's written reviews are positive against 69% of RPG Notebook's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dice Roller versus RPG Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice RollerRPG Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better4.0 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1248 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAEL ECONOMYMarta Fecio

Customer experience

Dice Roller

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

RPG Notebook

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative13.9%

In-app purchases

None

Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RPG Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Dice Roller free?
Dice Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPG Notebook free?
RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dice Roller or RPG Notebook?
Dice Roller is rated higher. Dice Roller averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while RPG Notebook averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.
Do Dice Roller or RPG Notebook have ads?
RPG Notebook shows ads; Dice Roller does not.

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