# Dominion vs Dice Games

The clearest difference is rating: Dominion at 4.9 against Dice Games's 4.3. Dominion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 7). Dice Games's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dominion sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dice Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dominion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dominion has 5.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Dominion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dice Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dominion ships an update every 5 days, Dice Games every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dominion | Dice Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-games/id1611753734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 423 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Temple Gates Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190675051) | [(no data)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561661104) |

## What reviewers say

### Dominion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085)

Build a powerful deck to expand your kingdom and earn victory points in this acclaimed deck-building strategy game. Explore vast card combinations, compete against AI or other players online, and enjoy endless replayability with numerous expansions.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Kingdom expansion, AI opponent, Online multiplayer, Daily puzzles, Cross-platform play, Expansion packs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intrigue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornucopia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seaside | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prosperity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Ages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empires | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rising Sun | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎨 Great visual design and animations
- 📱 Convenient mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. crashes, card interactions not working as expected)
- 🤖 Inconsistent or overpowered AI behavior
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕰️ Slow animation speed for AI turns
- 🔀 Lack of customization options (e.g. disabling certain cards, saving game setups)

**Reported bugs**

- Possession card not working correctly
- Victory points not displayed properly
- Inability to rejoin games after server disconnects

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific card sets for randomized games
- Option to complete games against AI when opponents forfeit
- More detailed game statistics and player history tracking
- Improved matchmaking filters for online play
- Shareable in-app purchases for family members


### Dice Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-games/id1611753734)

Enjoy a collection of classic dice games including Yatzy, Poker Dice, and Liar's Dice. Play solo or challenge friends with customizable game options and themes. Sharpen your strategy and aim for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Yatzy, Poker Dice, and Liar's Dice included, Customizable game rules and options, Play solo or with friends, Pass and play functionality, Multiple themes available

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes unlocked | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| + Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| + All poker suits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| + Confetti & game option | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| + Liar & no ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra Donation | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dominion free?

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

### Is Dice Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dominion or Dice Games?

Dominion is rated higher. Dominion averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Dice Games averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dominion or Dice Games have ads?

Dice Games shows ads; Dominion does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dominion or Dice Games?

Dominion ships an update every 5 days, and Dice Games every 4 days. Most recently, Dominion was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dice Games on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*