Comparison

Five Dice vs Yatzy Classic

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

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About

Five Dice

A classic dice game reimagined for mobile devices. Compete for the highest score by rolling five dice to achieve various scoring combinations. Enjoy gorgeous graphics and refined gameplay in this elegant solo or multiplayer experience.

Highlights
  • Classic dice game mechanics
  • Score multiple combinations
  • Solo play mode
  • Pass-and-play multiplayer
  • Gorgeous graphics
  • Refined gameplay
Features
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Five Dice, one of the original App Store games from 2008, is back with a new look and a complete rebuild for iPhone and iPad. The goal is simple: roll five dice and score as many points as you can. You get up to three rolls per turn. Hold the dice you want to keep, choose a spot on your scorecard, and see how high you can go. Play the classic game - Fill a full scorecard with three and four of a kind, full house, straights, Five Dice, and more. - Roll across the table or keep the dice in place. You can also roll with a swipe. - Pick up an unfinished game where you left off. Keep track of your best games Your scores and game stats are saved, with iCloud sync across your devices. Compare your best scores with friends and players around the world on Game Center's daily and 30-day leaderboards, and earn Game Center achievements, including streaks for playing on consecutive days. Take on a High Score Challenge On iOS 26 and later, challenge friends to a time-limited high-score game through Game Center. Each player takes their own turn at the scorecard, so you can play when it suits you. Whether you played the original on an early iPhone or you're rolling for the first time, Five Dice is ready for another round.

About

Yatzy Classic

Engage in a classic dice board game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Test your strategy and luck across 13 rounds to achieve the highest score. Play with friends or family, offline or online.

Highlights
  • Classic dice board game
  • Easy to learn tutorial
  • Multiple playing options
  • Offline play supported
  • Customizable dice colors
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Play this classic board game of dice with friends. Can you roll a lucky Yatzy? This dice game got various names over the years and continents : yatzy, yacht, yam's, yahsee, yatzi and so on, but what does not change is that it is very simple, fast to learn and fun to play! Keep your brain active and sharp, analyze all the possibilities and try to get the best score to win over your friend or your opponent! HOW TO PLAY? Even if you’ve never played this dice board game before, Yatzi is fun, fast, and easy to learn! Yatzy is composed of 13 rounds, each round containing 5 dice that can be rolled up to 3 times. Your goal is to achieve the highest score by completing as many of the 13 dice combinations as possible. You can score once and only once in each combination, so choose wisely! SPECIAL FEATURES . The best tutorial for the new players . Best, easiest interface you will find anywhere . 4 playing options * . Customizable dice colors Yatzy Classic HIGHLIGHTS . Suitable for all ages — play with all your friends and family! . Play offline in almost all modes, no Wi-Fi needed . Keep your brain sharp by perfecting your strategy and choosing the best combination . Play on any device (phone & tablet friendly) . Enjoy relaxing sound effects, or play without audio if you’re on the go . Multiple languages supported . Yatzy costs nothing to download and play! Download now to play this free Yatzy app, one of the best dice games! The family game is easy to learn, but difficult to master! Do you have the luck and skills to roll big and take home the Yatzy crown?

Screenshots

Five Dice4 screens
Yatzy Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yatzy Classic at Free against Five Dice's $2.99. Yatzy Classic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Five Dice's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yatzy Classic is free to download; Five Dice costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five Dice holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five Dice has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Five Dice's written reviews are positive against 50% of Yatzy Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Dice ships an update fortnightly, Yatzy Classic every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Five Dice versus Yatzy Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive DiceYatzy Classic
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB62 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPelted Software勇 雷

Customer experience

Five Dice

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative13.9%

Yatzy Classic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Five Dice

No in-app purchases

None

Yatzy Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five Dice free?
Five Dice costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yatzy Classic free?
Yatzy Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five Dice or Yatzy Classic?
Five Dice is rated higher. Five Dice averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Yatzy Classic averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Five Dice or Yatzy Classic have ads?
Yatzy Classic shows ads; Five Dice does not.
Which is updated more often, Five Dice or Yatzy Classic?
Five Dice ships an update fortnightly, and Yatzy Classic every 11 months. Most recently, Five Dice was updated on November 10, 2026 and Yatzy Classic on October 30, 2026.

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