DnD Roller vs Pocket Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DnD Roller
This app simulates rolling various dice, including custom ones. It allows users to roll up to 10 dice simultaneously with animated effects and sounds. Designed for ease of use and a fun experience.
- Simulates 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 20-sided dice
- Create custom dice
- Roll up to 10 dice at once
- Instant results
- Roll animation and sound
- Low friction and fun design
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Dice simulator including 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 20 sided plus create your own. Roll up to 10 dice at one time with instant results. Colorful dice with roll animation and sound. I created DnD Roller as an alternative to a clunky website my daughter and friends were using. While the function is simple, the design is low friction and fun.
Pocket Beacon
Unlock exclusive content and benefits for fans of a popular web series. Enjoy ad-free viewing, early access to events, merchandise discounts, and bonus episodes. Support independent creator-owned media.
- Ad-free access to video and podcast library
- Exclusive pre-sales for live events
- Invitation to a private Discord server
- Persistent merchandise discount
- Bonus content (Cooldown, Fireside Chats)
- Same-day podcast releases
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Beacon is a special membership program that offers unparalleled and ad-free access to Critical Role and its vast video and podcast library, exclusive pre-sales for live events, invitation to a private Discord server, and a persistent discount on merchandise throughout all international online shops! By becoming a Beacon member, you’ll unlock special bonus content like Critical Role Cooldown and Fireside Chats, same-day Critical Role podcast releases alongside the VODs, and more, all while directly supporting creator-owned independent media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DnD Roller at 5.0 against Pocket Beacon's 3.3. DnD Roller also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Pocket Beacon's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DnD Roller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Beacon has 365 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DnD Roller ships an update every 5 days, Pocket Beacon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DnD Roller | Pocket Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.3 (365 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 365 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sustainable Softworks Inc | Critical Role Productions, LLC |
Customer experience
DnD Roller
Pocket Beacon
Bugs and requests
DnD Roller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pocket Beacon
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos starting from the beginning
- Freezing when switching to audio mode
- Inconsistent behavior when locking screen
Requested features
4 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Offline video downloads
- Customizable playback controls
- Apple TV app support
In-app purchases
DnD Roller
No in-app purchases
Pocket Beacon
No in-app purchases
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