# Make Dice vs Collectors Gazette

The clearest difference is price: Collectors Gazette at Free against Make Dice's $2.99. Collectors Gazette also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.3). Make Dice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Collectors Gazette is free to download; Make Dice costs $2.99 up front. Collectors Gazette sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Make Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collectors Gazette holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Make Dice's written reviews are positive against 67% of Collectors Gazette's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Make Dice ships an update every 6 weeks, Collectors Gazette every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make Dice | Collectors Gazette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-dice/id353484349/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collectors-gazette/id595716630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [H.I.C. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499186084) | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) |

## What reviewers say

### Make Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-dice/id353484349)

This app helps you make decisions by rolling virtual dice. Customize dice with text or photos, choose from various colors and table backgrounds, and even use your own pictures. It supports all languages and can be used for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable dice with text, Add photos to dice, Shake to roll, Multiple dice colors, Photo album integration for tables, Supports all languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Collectors Gazette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collectors-gazette/id595716630)

This monthly newspaper keeps toy collectors informed about the latest news, vintage models, and price guides. It offers digital interactivity with exclusive content and event listings.

**Highlights:** Latest collecting news, In-depth features on vintage models, Price guides, Event listings, Digital interactivity, Exclusive images and videos

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collectors Gazette Auto-Renewable Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Collectors Gazette 3M Auto Sub | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Collectors Gazette Auto-Renewable Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| February 2013 (id:825313) | $2.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 (id:825310) | $2.99 | one-time |
| December 2016 (id:825405) | $2.99 | one-time |
| July 2017 (id:825419) | $2.99 | one-time |
| October 2017 (id:825425) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Toy Collectors ... (id:737007) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collectors Gazette 6 Back Issue Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make Dice free?

Make Dice costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Collectors Gazette free?

Collectors Gazette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make Dice or Collectors Gazette?

Collectors Gazette is rated higher. Make Dice averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Collectors Gazette averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Make Dice or Collectors Gazette have ads?

Neither Make Dice nor Collectors Gazette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make Dice or Collectors Gazette?

Make Dice ships an update every 6 weeks, and Collectors Gazette every 20 months. Most recently, Make Dice was updated on October 15, 2026 and Collectors Gazette on October 4, 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.*