# Decoder vs Golden Roll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Golden Roll at 60% against Decoder's 0%. Golden Roll also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Decoder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Golden Roll sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Golden Roll holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golden Roll has 58 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Decoder's written reviews are positive against 60% of Golden Roll's.

Decoder ships an update every 7 months, Golden Roll every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decoder | Golden Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoder/id294816947/reviews) | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-roll-the-dice-game/id1285903933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edwin Hou](https://appshunter.io/developer/292240393) | [Greener Grass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059336402) |

## What reviewers say

### Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decoder/id294816947)

This app assists players in solving the Mastermind logic game. It helps narrow down possible solutions by analyzing your guesses and their scores. Continue inputting your game progress until only one solution remains.

**Highlights:** Mastermind game solver, Input guesses and scores, Reduces possible solutions, Guides to single solution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Golden Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-roll-the-dice-game/id1285903933)

Engage in real-time multiplayer dice duels or test your skills against AI in various challenges. Customize your experience with virtual dice and unlock rewards through daily tasks and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer duels, Single-player challenges against AI, Global leaderboard and daily tasks, Dice Darts single-player mode, Virtual dice and playmat customization, Golden Roll bonus rolls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Armful of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Box | $12.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Barrel | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Vault | $49.99 | one-time |
| Heaps of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decoder free?

Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Golden Roll free?

Golden Roll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decoder or Golden Roll?

Golden Roll is rated higher. Decoder averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Golden Roll averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Decoder or Golden Roll have ads?

Golden Roll shows ads; Decoder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Decoder or Golden Roll?

Decoder ships an update every 7 months, and Golden Roll every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decoder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Golden Roll on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*