# Sliding Seas vs Roll

The clearest difference is ads: Roll at none against Sliding Seas's shown. Roll also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Sliding Seas's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (92% vs 78%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sliding Seas sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sliding Seas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sliding Seas has 3.6K ratings behind it against 439, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Sliding Seas's written reviews are positive against 78% of Roll's.

Sliding Seas ships an update every 3 weeks, Roll weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sliding Seas | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-seas/id1436245163/reviews)** | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 439 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 575 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## What reviewers say

### Sliding Seas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-seas/id1436245163)

Build and decorate your own tropical island paradise by matching and merging land. Collect VIP characters, complete puzzles, and enjoy a relaxing match-3 experience with daily missions and events. Escape to a world of fun with over 1000 levels.

**Highlights:** Match and merge land to create islands, Decorate and grow your home island, Collect cute VIP characters, Multiple game modes, Daily missions and weekend events, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 Hours Unlimited Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moonflower Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Event Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Modern Mayor's Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Rescue Boat | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rescuer's Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Power-Up Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Trader Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mayor's Mansion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Penguin Lodge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 💡 Unique twist on match-3 mechanics
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes at certain levels
- 💡 Lack of customization options for island
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Hints/tutorials can be intrusive
- 💡 Desire for more game modes/endless play

**Reported bugs**

- Some levels feel impossible without using boosters
- Occasional crashes or loss of progress after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content updates
- Implement an endless/survival mode
- Allow replaying of completed levels
- Improve contrast between ocean tile colors
- Add option to skip survivor arrival animation


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sliding Seas free?

Sliding Seas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roll free?

Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sliding Seas or Roll?

Sliding Seas is rated higher. Sliding Seas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do Sliding Seas or Roll have ads?

Sliding Seas shows ads; Roll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sliding Seas or Roll?

Sliding Seas ships an update every 3 weeks, and Roll weekly. Most recently, Sliding Seas was updated on September 26, 2026 and Roll on September 23, 2026.

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