# Slay vs Fleet the Dice Game

The clearest difference is rating: Slay at 4.6 against Fleet the Dice Game's 4.1. Slay also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Fleet the Dice Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Slay costs $4.99 and Fleet the Dice Game $4.99 up front. Slay sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Fleet the Dice Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slay has 271 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Slay's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fleet the Dice Game's.

Slay ships an update every 3 months, Fleet the Dice Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slay | Fleet the Dice Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342/reviews)** | [4.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-the-dice-game/id1465017246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345) | [VHornet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126092347) |

## What reviewers say

### Slay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a turn-based strategy game set in medieval times. Conquer enemy territories, expand your own, and strategically upgrade your units from peasants to powerful barons. Balance resource management to avoid bankruptcy and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Territory capture and expansion, Unit upgrades (Peasants to Barons), Strategic combat and castle sieges, Resource management and bankruptcy risk, Turn-based multiplayer, AI opponents

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snowflakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| US States | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Creatures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whole row of 18 pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 3rd row | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 4th row | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Classic and timeless game
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions
- 🔁 High replayability with many maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Dislike for recent graphical updates
- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing territories
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working
- Progress not saving in custom levels
- Graphical issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to classic graphics
- Ability to choose starting color
- Larger/randomized map sizes
- Online/multiplayer mode
- Level editor or custom map creation


### Fleet the Dice Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-the-dice-game/id1465017246)

Engage in a strategic dice game set in Ridback Bay. Players make meaningful decisions over 10 rounds, managing boat and town phases to catch fish and earn points. Features a solo mode against a challenging opponent.

**Highlights:** Strategic roll-and-write gameplay, Boat and Town phases, Dice selection mechanics, Unlock license powers and boat launches, Gain bonuses from Wharf buildings, Solo mode against Captain Ruth

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slay free?

Slay costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Fleet the Dice Game free?

Fleet the Dice Game costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slay or Fleet the Dice Game?

Slay is rated higher. Slay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Fleet the Dice Game averages 4.1 from 45 ratings.

### Do Slay or Fleet the Dice Game have ads?

Neither Slay nor Fleet the Dice Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slay or Fleet the Dice Game?

Slay ships an update every 3 months, and Fleet the Dice Game every 5 days. Most recently, Slay was updated on October 31, 2026 and Fleet the Dice Game on October 29, 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.*