Comparison

Dice by PCalc vs Disc Brick

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

Head to head
About

Dice by PCalc

This app simulates polyhedral dice with realistic 3D graphics for tabletop role-playing games. It allows for custom dice creation, saving presets, and supports various game mechanics like advantage/disadvantage and modifiers. It also offers companion apps and AR functionality.

Highlights
  • Physics-based dice simulation
  • Near-photorealistic 3D graphics
  • Custom dice creation with text, emoji, or images
  • Save named presets for quick rolls
  • Support for advantage/disadvantage and modifiers
  • Companion Apple Watch app
  • Augmented Reality (AR) support
Features
Read full description

Dice by PCalc, is a physics-based simulation of polyhedral dice for use in tabletop role-playing games with dungeons and/or dragons. Featuring near-photorealistic 3D graphics, it comes with a variety of gorgeous dice sets. Throw multiple dice with advantage or disadvantage, and any given modifier, and the app will automatically calculate the correct total. You can save named presets to quickly roll the attack of your favorite sword, or figure out exactly how much damage your bard took from those seventeen giant rats. Flick dice to fire them across the screen when the numbers don’t go your way. Create custom dice with any text or emoji on the faces, or import your own images, and easily share your dice with friends. Supports split screen and slide-over on the iPad, so you can put it alongside your other RPG apps, and speech synthesis that can read out the list of dice and the results. Also comes with a companion Apple Watch app, so you'll never be without a D20 again. Even supports AR! The ideal app for every member of your party!

About

Disc Brick

Collect discs and use them to break bricks before they reach the bottom. This game offers a clean, aesthetic, and fun experience with no ads or luck-based purchases. Expand your gameplay with optional power-ups and board sizes through a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Disc collection
  • Brick breaking gameplay
  • No ads
  • No luck-based purchases
  • No play limits
  • Deluxe Expansion with new power-ups and board sizes
Features
Read full description

Collect discs and break bricks! See how far you can go without letting a brick hit the red line! It's harder than it looks... This brick breaker is simple, clean, aesthetic, and fun! I work hard to make sure my games are enjoyable and ethically monetized. Therefore, you will find no ads in my game, nor will you find any luck-based purchases, consumable purchases, or play limits. I hope you enjoy this game and compete with your family and friends to see who can get the highest score! Purchase the Deluxe Expansion to add new power-ups, board sizes, and an additional power-up storage slot during gameplay! It is a one-time purchase, and very worth it!

Screenshots

Dice by PCalc4 screens
Disc Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Disc Brick at Free against Dice by PCalc's $1.99. Disc Brick also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Dice by PCalc's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Disc Brick is free to download; Dice by PCalc costs $1.99 up front. Dice by PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Disc Brick sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dice by PCalc against 4.8 for Disc Brick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 468 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Dice by PCalc's written reviews are positive against 84% of Disc Brick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dice by PCalc versus Disc Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice by PCalcDisc Brick
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (337 ratings) — better4.8 (468 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better84.3% of reviews
Number of ratings337468 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.Roger Pollard

Customer experience

Dice by PCalc

All ratings337 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.1%

Disc Brick

All ratings468 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.2%

User reviews

Dice by PCalc

From 337 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Stunning visual design and graphics
  • 🎲 Realistic physics engine for dice rolling
  • 🎨 Extensive customization options for dice
  • 📱 Works seamlessly across iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS
  • 🔊 Satisfying sound effects and haptic feedback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Apple Watch app crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
  • 📐 UI takes up significant space in portrait mode
  • 🎥 Camera angles awkward when rolling multiple dice
  • 📚 Steep learning curve for interface navigation

Disc Brick

From 468 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎨 Satisfying haptics and visuals
  • 💰 Worth the paid upgrade

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty spike and physics changes in newer version
  • 🔍 Lack of leaderboards or progression system
  • ⏱️ Slow gameplay at higher levels

Bugs and requests

Dice by PCalc

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Apple Watch app crashes on launch (watchOS)
  • Apple Watch app glitches and stutters after initial rolls
  • Apple Watch app no longer functions on Apple Watch Ultra 2
  • Physics-based rolling doesn't always appear realistic

Requested features

12 requests
  • Apple Watch app stability and functionality
  • Reroll options with drop settings for Warhammer 40k
  • Multiplayer/shared dice rolling mechanic
  • Additional polyhedral dice (3, 5, 7, 14, 16, 24, 30-sided)
  • More color options, especially green and purple
Show 7 more
  • Default D10 as 1-10 instead of 0-9
  • Drop lowest dice feature for stat rolling
  • Themed environments (forest, dungeon, cave, pub)
  • Better support for non-D&D game mechanics
  • Ability to control dice list options from side panel
  • Better camera control and angles
  • Auto-remove dice on new roll option

Disc Brick

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rendering issues on certain devices
  • Inconsistent power-up spawning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to store or queue power-ups
  • More varied power-ups and gameplay modes
  • Difficulty scaling improvements
  • Landscape mode support for tablets

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dice by PCalc

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Enormous Tip$9.99
12 purchases

Disc Brick

One-time12
  • Classy Theme$1.99
  • Fresh Theme$1.99
  • Windsail Theme$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Ocean Theme$2.99
  • Seasons Theme$2.99
  • Sunset Theme$2.99
  • Arcade Theme (Cool)$4.99
  • Arcade Theme (Warm)$4.99
  • Retro TV Theme$4.99
  • Celestial Theme$4.99
  • Disc Brick Deluxe$5.99
  • Gold Theme$7.99

Questions

Is Dice by PCalc free?
Dice by PCalc costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Disc Brick free?
Disc Brick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dice by PCalc or Disc Brick?
Dice by PCalc is rated higher. Dice by PCalc averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Disc Brick averages 4.8 from 468 ratings.
Do Dice by PCalc or Disc Brick have ads?
Neither Dice by PCalc nor Disc Brick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dice by PCalc or Disc Brick?
Dice by PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and Disc Brick every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dice by PCalc was updated on October 26, 2026 and Disc Brick on October 21, 2026.

Other comparisons