Comparison

8shape vs Dice Inc. Idle

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

Head to head
About

8shape

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8shape is pool. But with shapes. Sink your shapes into the pockets, then the black 8shape – in the pocket opposite the one where you sank the last of your shapes. Sounds simple? Wait and see. YOUR SHAPES, YOUR GAME Circle, triangle, star or octagon: choose your cue shape and the shapes you play with. The more angular the shape, the trickier the game – and the more points. HOW YOU PLAY • Tap = shoot. The further from your cue shape you tap, the harder the shot. • The first shape you sink determines your suit. • Fewer turns, fast wins, trickshots: everything earns bonus points. • Several shapes in one shot? Combo bonus. • Fouls cost your multiplier. So: aim, don't hope. POWERUPS Win games, collect cards, level up your powerups and bring your favorites to the table: aim assist, explosion, freeze, earthquake and more – from common to legendary. MULTIPLAYER Challenge real opponents via Game Center – turn-based, with 48 hours per turn. Powerups included. Good luck, you'll need it. TRICKSHOTS Tricky challenge levels with star ratings. More art than a simple shot. NO ADS THAT INTERRUPT YOU No full-screen ad after a game, none on the way back to the menu, none mid-shot. Ads run only when you start one yourself – for a reward you actually want. ALSO • Leaderboards and 90+ achievements • Daily gift • Light and dark mode • Minimalist design, no clutter • Available in several languages, including English Shapes first. Then the 8. Can you do it in under 30 turns?

About

Dice Inc. Idle

A relaxing idle dice game where you tap to roll dice, merge them to upgrade, and unlock a deep talent tree. Progress continues even when you're away, offering a satisfying dice empire-building experience.

Highlights
  • Tap to roll dice and earn coins
  • Merge dice to upgrade their level
  • Unlock a 30-node talent tree
  • Experience critical hit effects
  • Plays offline and while away
  • Complete rotating quests
Features
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Roll. Merge. Upgrade. Repeat. DiceIdle is a relaxing idle dice game where every tap rolls your dice and rains down coins. Merge matching dice into stronger ones, unlock a deep talent tree, and turn a single D4 into a roaring board of D20s. TAP TO ROLL, WATCH THE COINS FALL Tap any die to roll it. Higher faces pay more. Hold and drag to roll everything inside your tap radius at once — the more dice on the table, the bigger the payout. MERGE YOUR WAY UP Combine three identical dice to forge the next level. Level up your dice for higher values, brighter looks, and faster income. SIX CLASSIC DICE TYPES Begin with the humble D4 and work your way through D6, D8, D10, D12, and the legendary D20. Each type carries its own value, style, and upgrade path. A TALENT TREE THAT REMEMBERS Sacrifice your dice to recycle them into crystals, then spend them across a 30-node talent tree. Boost global income, slash dice prices, raise crit chance and crit damage, start every run stronger, and more. Every reset makes the next run faster. UNLEASH POWERFUL EFFECTS - Critical Hits and Mega Crits — a crit inside a crit that multiplies income by x100 - Chain Lightning — a critical hit charges a nearby die for x4 on its next roll - Resonance — a settling die triggers others of the same type to roll - Auto Throw and Multi Throw — let the dice roll themselves while you plan your next move PLAYS WHILE YOU'RE AWAY Auto Throw keeps the board rolling, so progress never stops just because you put the phone down. COMPLETE QUESTS, EARN MORE Roll, merge, crit, and spend your way through rotating quests that fuel your next prestige. BUILT FOR MOBILE - One-handed play - Progress saved automatically - No internet required - Available in multiple languages Whether you want a quick burst of satisfying rolls or a long, optimized prestige grind, DiceIdle scales to how you like to play. Start tapping — your dice empire is one roll away.

Screenshots

8shape4 screens
Dice Inc. Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dice Inc. Idle at none against 8shape's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. 8shape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dice Inc. Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
8shape versus Dice Inc. Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8shapeDice Inc. Idle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—168 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.315.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB297 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSebastian KraussKsenia Skvortsova

In-app purchases

6 purchases

8shape

One-time6
  • 10 Card Pack$0.99
  • 25 Card Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 50 Card Pack$2.99
  • 100 Card Pack$3.99
  • Full Package$8.99
None

Dice Inc. Idle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8shape free?
8shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dice Inc. Idle free?
Dice Inc. Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8shape or Dice Inc. Idle have ads?
Both 8shape and Dice Inc. Idle show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8shape or Dice Inc. Idle?
8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dice Inc. Idle every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8shape was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dice Inc. Idle on September 25, 2026.

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