Comparison

Smart Dice vs ArtLoop

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

Head to head
About

Smart Dice

A virtual dice roller designed for board games, RPGs, and casual play. It offers real-time multiplayer, custom dice settings, and detailed roll analytics, all within a clean, intuitive interface. Enjoy smooth gameplay with friends and family, even offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer dice rolling
  • Customizable dice types and quantities
  • Detailed roll analytics and logs
  • Offline and cross-platform support
  • Clean, intuitive user interface
  • Supports up to 100 dice at once
Features
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Use Smart Dice when a board game needs dice, for a tabletop RPG session or to choose who goes first. Tap to roll and check the total on screen. Choose your dice Roll up to 100 dice at once. Choose D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, D100 and other dice, and combine different types in one roll. The reset button in dice settings restores the starting dice setup. Share rolls with friends Create a room and share its PIN. Everyone in the room can see each other's rolls in real time, even when playing from different places. Room sharing needs an internet connection. Rooms also work between Android phones and iPhones. Review the results Look back through your roll history and use graphs to see how often each result appeared. Turn on spoken results to hear the total read aloud. Graphs are hidden for dice setups with a wide range of possible totals. Change the display Choose dice colors, switch between dots and numbers, and use dark mode. When to use it Use it for board games such as Catan or Monopoly, tabletop RPGs and choosing turns at a party. In class, roll repeatedly and count the results to explore probability. Offline use and ads Rolling dice, changing their types and number, and viewing history are free to use. You can roll dice on your own without an internet connection. The app contains ads and offers an in-app purchase to remove them.

About

ArtLoop

This app offers a playful drawing experience with step-by-step tutorials, creative challenges, and multiplayer modes. Experiment with different art styles, from pixel art to neon glow, and enjoy dynamic brushes. It's designed for all skill levels, providing a fun and stress-free environment to improve drawing abilities.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing tutorials
  • Pixel art and neon glow modes
  • Dynamic animated brushes
  • Speed and precision drawing challenges
  • Multiplayer art battles
  • Offline drawing functionality
Features
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Unlock Your Artistic Potential with Our Drawing App! Discover ArtLoop – a playful drawing game where learning to draw happens through fun, challenges and experiments, not boring lessons. From calm step-by-step tutorials to fast multiplayer battles, ArtLoop turns your screen into a creative playground for any skill level. Draw in Different Styles: Follow clear, step-by-step tutorials to draw characters, objects, food, animals and more. Explore a wide variety of styles: from simple doodles and cute cartoons to more detailed illustrations. Practice at your own pace – repeat drawings, try new colors and build your own gallery of finished artworks. Pixel Art & Neon Glow: Pixel Art Mode – create retro-style pictures pixel by pixel, like a tiny digital mosaic. Neon & Glow Drawings – draw with bright glowing lines on a dark canvas. Experiment with different looks and turn simple sketches into bold, stylized art. Dynamic Drawing Modes: Use dynamic brushes with animated strokes that wobble, pulse and move, making your lines feel alive. Combine classic drawing with playful effects so every sketch feels fresh and satisfying. Draw Rush – Speed & Precision: In Draw Rush, you copy simple shapes and lines as quickly and accurately as you can. Race against the timer, focus on precision and try to beat your own score in short, intense rounds. Great for quick drawing challenges when you only have a few minutes. Art Battle: Join Art Battle and compete in drawing challenges with friends! It’s all about fun, creativity and friendly competition – not about being “perfect”. Fun Challenges, Not Stressful Lessons: No strict rules, no pressure – just a safe space to experiment and enjoy drawing. No prior art skills needed: simple guidance helps you start, and varied modes keep you motivated. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that keeps the focus on your drawing, not on menus. The drawing pad is comfortable for both finger and stylus, so you can relax and focus on your lines, colors and ideas. Paint Offline Keep drawing even when you’re offline. Most tutorials and practice modes work without an internet connection, so you can sketch on a trip, in a café or anywhere else. For Anyone Who Loves to Draw (or Wants to Start) Whether you’re: a beginner taking your first steps in digital drawing, a casual doodler who wants fun challenges, or a more experienced artist looking for new styles and modes to play with, ArtLoop gives you a playful way to practice, experiment and grow your skills over time. Jump into ArtLoop today and turn everyday doodles into a fun drawing habit! Privacy Policy: https://artloop.netlify.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://artloop.netlify.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Smart Dice4 screens
ArtLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Dice at 100% against ArtLoop's 85%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smart Dice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ArtLoop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Dice ships an update fortnightly, ArtLoop weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Dice versus ArtLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart DiceArtLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better84.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—17K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB270 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTakeKAppAnhelina Denezhko

Customer experience

Smart Dice

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArtLoop

All ratings16,518 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews659 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.0%

Bugs and requests

Smart Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ArtLoop

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Frequent ads disrupt drawing experience

Requested features

2 requests
  • More drawing options and styles
  • Subscription model without ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Dice

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

ArtLoop

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access$0.991 Month
One-time5
  • Handful of Paint$0.99
  • Bucket of Paint$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Barrel of Paint$4.99
  • No Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Smart Dice free?
Smart Dice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtLoop free?
ArtLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Dice or ArtLoop have ads?
Both Smart Dice and ArtLoop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Dice or ArtLoop?
Smart Dice ships an update fortnightly, and ArtLoop weekly. Most recently, Smart Dice was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArtLoop on November 3, 2026.

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