Comparison

Dice Roller vs Samwise

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

Samwise

This platform helps you create, manage, and play tabletop role-playing games. It offers tools for building custom RPG systems, interactive maps, and real-time chat for remote or in-person play. Enjoy a paperless gaming experience with seamless syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Create custom RPG systems
  • Interactive map builder
  • Real-time chat and dice rolls
  • Campaign note-taking
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Community content library
Features
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Life is better with good friendships and great adventures! ——— MEET SAMWISE Every part of Samwise is made to help your sessions flow smoothly, with an intuitive, organized, and responsive design that stays clean and uncluttered, no matter the size of your campaign. ——— WHEREVER YOU GO Start on one device, continue on another. Samwise is fully featured across all your devices: if something happens to your phone or computer, just sign in on another one. Everything is saved online and synced in real time. ——— CREATE YOUR OWN TABLETOP RPGs Use a powerful and intuitive editor to create sheets, rulebooks, characters, classes, and more — all without writing a single line of code. And if you want to jump straight into adventure, play D&D and many other RPGs available at the Emporium, including community-made systems. ——— RALLY THE CLAN Whether in the same room or miles apart, embark on adventures with your friends while Samwise handles the rest. Manage sheets, take campaign notes, roll dice, chat, create interactive maps, and more. ——— MADE WITH LOVE Built to bring people together and spark meaningful connections, Samwise embraces the theatrical spirit and rich interactivity that make Tabletop RPGs so special. And with a green mindset, there's no need for paper and other materials, helping you protect the environment while you play. ——— COMMUNITY-DRIVEN You can play a vital role in shaping Samwise, be it by sharing creations at the Emporium or ideas and feedback on our Discord and Reddit communities (download the app to join them). ——— INTERACTIVE MAPS Quickly build maps from scratch or add interactivity to externally created ones. Walls, doors, items, characters — these are just a few of the various elements you can add to your maps, all designed to be easy to use. ——— CHAT & ROLL Chat and share dice rolls in real time along your journeys. Whether you're strategizing, celebrating victories, or just having fun, make every moment unforgettable. ——— CAMPAIGN NOTES Capture ideas, plans, character insights, and more throughout your adventures, ditching paper and physical clutter. ——— DOWNLOAD SAMWISE NOW AND START YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! Samwise is here to celebrate the essence of Tabletop RPGs. We cherish what makes these games special: the shared moments, the player interactions, the theatrical storytelling. Our goal is to offer a complete, intuitive solution for Game Masters and players alike — one that stays true to the tastes of those who love this style of game while embracing modern technology. --- Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dice Roller2 screens
Samwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dice Roller at none against Samwise's 6. Dice Roller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Samwise's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ratings volume 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. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dice Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Dice Roller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samwise's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dice Roller versus Samwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice RollerSamwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better9
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAEL ECONOMYEstúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital

Customer experience

Dice Roller

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

Samwise

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Samwise

Subscriptions4
  • Legendary Edition Offer (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Legendary Edition (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Legendary Edition Offer (Yearly)$23.991 Year
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  • Legendary Edition (Yearly)$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • LIFETIME Legendary Edition$59.99
  • LIFETIME Legendary Edition$79.99

Questions

Is Dice Roller free?
Dice Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samwise free?
Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dice Roller or Samwise?
Samwise is rated higher. Dice Roller averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Samwise averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Dice Roller or Samwise have ads?
Samwise shows ads; Dice Roller does not.

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