Comparison

Farkle Dice! vs 5 Dice

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

Head to head
About

Farkle Dice!

Experience a thrilling dice game for 2-4 players, aiming to reach 10,000 points. Play against AI or friends locally or online, with customizable rules and a focus on fair play. Enjoy beautiful artwork and engaging sound effects for hours of entertainment.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer (local & online)
  • AI opponents
  • Customizable rules
  • Achievements & leaderboards
  • 100% dice randomization
  • New player hints
Features
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Roll your way to victory in this thrilling Farkle Dice game! Farkle Dice is an exciting fast paced dice game for 2 – 4 players. Race to 10,000 points as you play against the computer or your friends, either locally or online. You'll have hours and hours of entertainment challenging the computer and your family. Roll the dice to earn big points! That one lucky combination could put you in the lead. ** Downloaded Over One Million Times & Over 3,200 5-Stars Reviews ** ** Play Anyone Anywhere in the World Using Game Center ** *** Achievements, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer *** Farkle Dice has beautiful artwork, engaging sound, and is both fun to play and user friendly. Both new and experienced players will love the clarity of the score board and how quickly you can jam out a game while in a meeting (before someone notices). Achievements! You are rewarded for that fantastic roll or super win. You can view the list of achievements through the game menu. 100% dice randomization to prevent cheating. Each roll uses a robust randomization algorithm implemented by our lead engineer (an MIT graduate!). The computer player has the same chance you do. Sometimes, you have to take that extra risk and roll again! • Play on your iPhone or iPad. • Challenge your friends from around the world through Game Center • Customize rules to how you play, such as break-in score or score 4, 5, 6 of a Kind • Play against several different computer players, each one offering a unique challenge • Fantastic graphics, professionally drawn • Super cool sound effects and music • New player hints pointing out which dice can be scored (they can be turned off in settings for experienced players) • Share your winning score on Facebook or Twitter • Earn Achievements! Game Center support. • Perfect for that five-minute break or long commute ** Frequently Asked Questions ** Q. How do I play my friend who is across the country? A. Tap "Play Network" then invite your friend through Game Center. Q. How do you play Farkle Dice? A. The rules can be found by tapping "Settings" then "How to Play". Q. Why are your rules different than the ones I learned? A. Farkle Rules vary by state and country. Select "Settings" to customize the rules. Q. When does the Pass button become active? A. You need to select at least one scoring dice. Q. Which dice can be scored? A. The dice with the arrows above them can be used for scoring (you can turn the arrows off in Settings). Farkle Dice has been translated into French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.

About

5 Dice

Features
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5 Dice is a fast, elegant dice duel — you against a sharp computer opponent across 13 rounds. Each turn, roll five dice up to three times, lock the ones you want, then decide which of the 13 categories to claim. Build the upper-section bonus, set up a Full House or a Large Straight, and chase the Penta — all five dice matching — for the biggest score on the board. - Head-to-head play: you versus a computer opponent - 13 scoring categories across upper and lower sections - Upper bonus, the signature Penta, and joker scoring for extra points - Hand-tuned visual themes, including the signature Indigo Night look - Fully offline — no account and no internet connection required - Clean, readable scoresheet that tracks both players at a glance Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Pick up 5 Dice for a quick match or a long-running rivalry. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Unlimited undo • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

Screenshots

Farkle Dice!3 screens
5 Dice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 Dice at none against Farkle Dice!'s 4. 5 Dice also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Farkle Dice! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 5 Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farkle Dice! ships an update every 3 months, 5 Dice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Farkle Dice! versus 5 Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarkle Dice!5 Dice
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (219 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings219 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Box Design LLCSebastien Becker

Bugs and requests

Farkle Dice!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Scoring discrepancies and glitches

Requested features

3 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More AI opponent options
  • Ability to turn off scoring hints

5 Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Farkle Dice!

One-time4
  • Unlock Two Computer Players$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock All Five Computer Players$1.99
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  • Add Game Stats$1.99
None

5 Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Farkle Dice! free?
Farkle Dice! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 Dice free?
5 Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Farkle Dice! or 5 Dice have ads?
Both Farkle Dice! and 5 Dice show ads.
Which is updated more often, Farkle Dice! or 5 Dice?
Farkle Dice! ships an update every 3 months, and 5 Dice fortnightly. Most recently, Farkle Dice! was updated on November 1, 2026 and 5 Dice on October 31, 2026.

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