Comparison

Simple Dice vs BlackNote

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

Head to head
About

Simple Dice

This app provides accessible dice rolling for RPG games, designed with accessibility needs in mind. It supports VoiceOver for users with visual impairments and offers a straightforward, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Accessible dice rolling
  • VoiceOver support
  • Ad-free experience
  • Designed for RPGs
  • Simple interface
Features
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Simple Dice is an app designed to allow people with accessibility needs to use "d" themed dice for RPG games. Be sure to use Apples VoiceOver feature if you have accessibility needs. No ads. Just simple dice. That's it.

About

BlackNote

This app helps you quickly create notes, manage to-do lists, and organize information into folders. It also features document scanning, multimedia attachments, password protection, and reminders to keep you productive and organized.

Highlights
  • Quick note creation
  • To-do list management
  • Folder organization
  • Document scanning
  • Multimedia attachments
  • Password protection
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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BlackNote is a simple, elegant, and powerful dark notepad for writing notes, lists, and daily thoughts. Designed with a sleek black interface and minimal distractions, BlackNote offers a focused writing experience for anyone who loves dark mode. Simple and Fast Note-Taking Quickly capture your ideas, memos, or thoughts in a clean and intuitive interface. Whether you're writing daily journals or to-do items, BlackNote makes note-taking effortless. Beautiful Dark Theme by Default BlackNote uses a true dark mode by default — perfect for low-light environments, AMOLED screens, or users who simply prefer a dark aesthetic. It's easier on the eyes and saves battery. Checklists and Task Management Easily create to-do lists or checklists to stay organized. Mark items as complete and manage your day efficiently. Works Completely Offline No internet? No problem. BlackNote stores your notes locally so you can write, edit, and access them anytime — even offline. Lightweight and Smooth BlackNote is built to be lightweight and responsive. It runs fast, uses minimal storage, and doesn't slow down your device. Whether you're jotting down quick ideas, writing your personal journal, or keeping track of tasks, BlackNote is your perfect minimal dark notepad. BlackNote Premium Free: up to 10 notes and checklists. Premium unlocks unlimited notes, automatic backup to Google Drive and iCloud, Backup / Restore and TXT import. Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://smartcleaner85.github.io/blacknote/policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Dice3 screens
BlackNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Dice at 4.6 against BlackNote's 2.6. Simple Dice also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 20) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Simple Dice sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and BlackNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Dice holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Simple Dice's written reviews are positive against 68% of BlackNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Dice ships an update every 3 months, BlackNote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Dice versus BlackNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DiceBlackNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better2.6 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings93 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuperFly Games LtdZTECH ASIA

Customer experience

Simple Dice

All ratings92 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

BlackNote

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Simple Dice

One-time5
  • Cookie Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Burger Tip$4.99
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  • Pizza Tip$9.99
  • Chinese Tip$19.99
3 purchases

BlackNote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Dice free?
Simple Dice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlackNote free?
BlackNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Dice or BlackNote?
Simple Dice is rated higher. Simple Dice averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while BlackNote averages 2.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Simple Dice or BlackNote have ads?
Neither Simple Dice nor BlackNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Dice or BlackNote?
Simple Dice ships an update every 3 months, and BlackNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Dice was updated on November 12, 2026 and BlackNote on November 12, 2026.

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