DICE Access vs Apollo HQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DICE Access
This app helps event organizers efficiently manage attendees by scanning tickets and updating guest lists in real-time. It offers a backup mode for offline validation and operates effectively in various lighting conditions.
- Scan DICE tickets
- Instant guestlist updates
- Offline backup mode
- Works in low light
- Event management
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DICE Access allows organisers to easily manage their events. Scan in fans and update the guestlist instantly. It also has backup mode for manual validation if you don’t have internet access and can work in almost any light.
Apollo HQ
This platform helps hospitality businesses build stronger guest relationships. By making patrons feel valued and recognized, it encourages repeat visits and fosters loyalty.
- Guest retention tools
- Relationship building
- Patron recognition
- Loyalty programs
- Hospitality industry focus
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Apollo HQ is the premier guest retention & relationship platform for operators of restaurants, bars, lounges, and clubs. We help you build stronger relationships with your guests by helping you make them feel more valued and recognized. By doing so, your guests are more likely to return and become regular patrons of your venue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Apollo HQ at 4.9 against DICE Access's 2.6. Apollo HQ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). DICE Access's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Apollo HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively.
DICE Access ships an update every 9 months, Apollo HQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DICE Access | Apollo HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (16 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DICE | Apollo Technology Platform, Incorporated |
Customer experience
DICE Access
Apollo HQ
In-app purchases
DICE Access
No in-app purchases
Apollo HQ
No in-app purchases
