Comparison

Dice by PCalc vs Roll Master

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
Currently charting
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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

Roll Master

Features
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Roll any dice instantly with RollMaster – the simple, powerful dice roller for tabletop gaming. FEATURES • Standard Dice: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100 • Custom Dice: Create any die from d2 to d999 • Dice Notation: Enter "2d20kh1+5" for complex rolls • Lock & Reroll: Lock specific dice and reroll the rest • Quick Rolls: One-tap Advantage, Disadvantage, Stat Roll • Presets: Save your favorite dice combinations • History: Track all your rolls with full breakdown PERFECT FOR • Dungeons & Dragons • Pathfinder • Board games • Any tabletop RPG FREE FOREVER RollMaster is completely free with no ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases. Just roll.

Screenshots

Dice by PCalc4 screens
Roll Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roll Master at Free against Dice by PCalc's $1.99. Roll Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Dice by PCalc's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). On ads 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

Roll Master is free to download; Dice by PCalc costs $1.99 up front. Dice by PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Roll Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Dice by PCalc versus Roll Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice by PCalcRoll Master
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (337 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings337 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.Bartosz Borowski

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
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  • 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

Roll Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dice by PCalc

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
None

Roll Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dice by PCalc free?
Dice by PCalc costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Roll Master free?
Roll Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dice by PCalc or Roll Master have ads?
Neither Dice by PCalc nor Roll Master shows ads.

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