# Idle Dice vs Idle Game 1

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game 1 at 4.7 against Idle Dice's 4.0. Idle Game 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Idle Dice's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Dice sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Game 1 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Game 1 has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Idle Dice's written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Game 1's.

Idle Dice ships an update every 2 months, Idle Game 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Dice | Idle Game 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lutz Schoenfelder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504039346) | [Cem Kamiloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759947697) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347)

A nearly endless incremental game where you test your luck by rolling dice to earn money. Upgrade dice, earn combos, and use strategy cards to boost your income. The game continues to earn while you're away, allowing for auto progression and tycoon growth.

**Highlights:** Upgrade dice value, Idle game play, Dice combos, Strategy cards, Prestige system, Roulette bonuses, Auto progression

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 230 Bonus Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 112 Duel Dice Cups | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Duel Dice Cups | $23.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Bonus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Duel Dice Cups | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Bonus Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great progression and scaling
- 💡 Unique dice-rolling mechanic
- 🎮 Enjoyable incremental gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze the game and don't provide rewards
- 🐛 Progress doesn't save consistently
- 🔋 Game crashes or freezes frequently
- 🔋 Low resolution and blurry graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking permission prompt causes crashes
- Unresponsive controls after minimizing app
- Progress resets or gets wiped unexpectedly
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved save/load functionality
- More content and game modes
- Better optimization for mobile devices


### Idle Game 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184)

Experience a minimalist incremental clicker game with a unique prestige mechanic. Make strategic decisions about upgrades and adjustments to forge your own path. Offers a tactical experience with infinite upgrade possibilities.

**Highlights:** Minimalist incremental clicker gameplay, Unique random prestige mechanic, Strategic upgrade decisions, Infinite upgrade possibilities, Low contrast mode for eye comfort, Selectable color & boost type for prestige

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x 250 Prestige Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Select Prestige for 20 Rounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 5K Prestige Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| x 1 Million Prestige Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| x 75 Million Prestige Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite (Maxed: 95.8Q) Prestige | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 0.50 Prestige Power | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or forced purchases
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 💡 Unique random prestige mechanic
- 👍 Simple, clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Random prestige upgrades can be frustrating
- 🔋 No offline progress
- 💤 Extremely slow progress in late game
- 💤 Repetitive grind towards the end
- 💰 Paid upgrade required to finish the game

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige bonuses not working as expected
- Upgrade buttons not registering taps
- Compatibility issues on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- More control over prestige upgrades
- Better balance for late-game progression
- Visual indicators for max-leveled upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Dice free?

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

### Is Idle Game 1 free?

Idle Game 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Dice or Idle Game 1?

Idle Game 1 is rated higher. Idle Dice averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Idle Game 1 averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Idle Dice or Idle Game 1 have ads?

Idle Dice shows ads; Idle Game 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Dice or Idle Game 1?

Idle Dice ships an update every 2 months, and Idle Game 1 weekly. Most recently, Idle Dice was updated on November 11, 2026 and Idle Game 1 on November 12, 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.*