Comparison

Crit Happens vs Stack 5 Dice Roller

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

Head to head
About

Crit Happens

This straightforward dice roller is designed for simplicity and reliability. Easily roll one or multiple dice, apply modifiers, and even use unconventional dice types. Unlock advanced customization options to perfect your dice-rolling experience.

Highlights
  • Roll one or multiple dice
  • Add modifiers
  • Support for unconventional dice
  • Multiple rolls
  • Customization options
  • Straightforward interface
Features
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This humble dice roller is crafted for simplicity. Choose from the trusty dice of your trade, roll one or many, add modifiers as needed, roll multiple times, or even summon a die with an unconventional number of sides. Straightforward and reliable, just as any adventurer would need. Seek to tailor your journey to your own design? Aquire the Tinker's Token to unlock a realm of customization and control in the Tinker's Workshop, where your dice-rolling experience is yours to perfect. "Really cool, I'm using it on my phone. I like it a lot." — Mike "Sly Flourish" Shea

About

Stack 5 Dice Roller

Features
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S E T T I N G S ........................ In the app, there are three different rolling systems: 1) STACK 5 Here, instead of randomly rolling two dice each time, the app creates a virtual stack of cards before the rolls begin. On those virtual cards, the numbers from 2 to 12 (the numbers that can be rolled with two dice) are distributed in such a way that the numbers with the highest probability of being rolled (e.g. 6 and 8) have the most cards in the deck, and vice versa with the numbers with the lowest probability (e.g. 2 and 12). Before any cards are "drawn", 5 cards are removed from the deck. With this system, the players can be sure that the distribution is always fair. However, through the 5 removed cards, random chance still has a say in the results. 2) NORMAL STACK Normal Stack is the same system as Stack 5, the only difference is that there are no cards removed. This system is great for the hardcore players who want strongly strategy-based games. 3) NORMAL DICE This dice rolling system is what the name suggests: The app simulates two dice rolls every time a new number is needed. No virtual stacks or cards, just the plain ol' stuff. :D Apart from the different dice rolling systems, there are other configurations to make the dice rolling experience just how you like it! --------------------------------------------------------------- H I S T O R Y ..................... In the "History" section, you can review old rolls as well as other changes, such as changes in the settings or resets of the rolls. Keep in mind that you must have rolled at least one number for there to be any history. --------------------------------------------------------------- F A Q .......... In the FAQ section, there are a few questions with short but fulfilling answers. If you have any other questions, concerns, ideas, or bug reports, please leave a review! Feedback is very much appreciated! :) This app was completely developed by Joshua Goering.

Screenshots

Crit Happens4 screens
Stack 5 Dice Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack 5 Dice Roller at none against Crit Happens's 5. Stack 5 Dice Roller also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Crit Happens's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, 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. Crit Happens sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stack 5 Dice Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crit Happens ships an update every 4 days, Stack 5 Dice Roller every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crit Happens versus Stack 5 Dice Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrit HappensStack 5 Dice Roller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJonathan PeacherJohn Goering

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Crit Happens

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Tinker's Token$1.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Giant Tip$9.99
None

Stack 5 Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crit Happens free?
Crit Happens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack 5 Dice Roller free?
Stack 5 Dice Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crit Happens or Stack 5 Dice Roller have ads?
Neither Crit Happens nor Stack 5 Dice Roller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crit Happens or Stack 5 Dice Roller?
Crit Happens ships an update every 4 days, and Stack 5 Dice Roller every 8 months. Most recently, Crit Happens was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stack 5 Dice Roller on October 5, 2026.

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