Comparison

Farkle Dice DLX vs Simulation 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 DLX

A fast-paced dice game for 2-4 players where you race to 10,000 points. Play against AI or friends online or offline, with customizable rules and achievements.

Highlights
  • Online and offline multiplayer
  • Play against AI
  • Customizable rules
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • 100% dice randomization
  • Hints for new players
Features
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Your purchase includes a copy for Apple TV. Play Anyone Anywhere in the World. 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 offline 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. *** Selected by Apple as New & Notable *** *** 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, achievements, achievements! You are now rewarded for that fantastic roll or super win. You can view the list of achievements through the game menu. There are two mystery ones - can you discover what they are? 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

Simulation Dice

This app provides a virtual dice rolling experience for classic dice games. Enjoy popular games like Shake of the Day and Pig without needing physical dice. It's designed for casual, social entertainment and is purely for fun.

Highlights
  • Virtual dice rolling
  • Play classic dice games
  • Shake of the Day
  • Ship Captain Crew
  • Threes, Pig, High Rollers
  • No physical dice needed
Features
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Virtual Bar Dice is your go-to digital companion for classic dice-based games often enjoyed in a casual, social setting. With this app, you can conveniently play popular games like Shake of the Day, Ship Captain Crew, Threes, Pig, and High Rollers right from your device. Designed to replicate the experience of using physical dice, our app brings you the joy of these timeless activities without the need for carrying dice around. Whether you're gathering with friends or looking to pass the time, roll the virtual dice and dive into the fun! Please note: Virtual Bar Dice is created for entertainment purposes only. It's a tool for enjoyment and engagement in traditional dice games, and it does not facilitate or endorse gambling in any form. All gameplay is virtual, with no real money involved, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone.

Screenshots

Farkle Dice DLX3 screens
Simulation Dice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simulation Dice at Free against Farkle Dice DLX's $6.99. Simulation Dice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Farkle Dice DLX's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Simulation Dice is free to download; Farkle Dice DLX costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simulation Dice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Farkle Dice DLX has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farkle Dice DLX ships an update every 9 months, Simulation Dice every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Farkle Dice DLX versus Simulation Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarkle Dice DLXSimulation Dice
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Box Design LLCNTAPPS LLC

Customer experience

Farkle Dice DLX

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative9.3%

Simulation Dice

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Farkle Dice DLX

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Algorithm not random
  • AI appears to cheat
  • Not full screen on iPhone 14
  • Game locks up when opponent goes out
  • Achievements not syncing across devices
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  • Paid version has ads/popups
  • Paid version doesn't remove ads from other versions
  • Game sometimes too fast to see scoring hand

Requested features

15 requests
  • Network play / play with friends over internet
  • Make Farkle animation quicker
  • More scoring options (e.g., 2 triplets)
  • Landscape mode
  • Randomize player order
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  • Track wins
  • More AI characters
  • New themes
  • Statistics tracking (wins/losses)
  • Retina display support
  • Option to turn off triple farkle penalty
  • Set score points for sets of a kind
  • Slow down game speed
  • Increase target score (e.g., to 25,000)
  • Dark mode option

Simulation Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Farkle Dice DLX

No in-app purchases

None

Simulation Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Farkle Dice DLX free?
Farkle Dice DLX costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simulation Dice free?
Simulation Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Farkle Dice DLX or Simulation Dice?
Simulation Dice is rated higher. Farkle Dice DLX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Simulation Dice averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Farkle Dice DLX or Simulation Dice have ads?
Neither Farkle Dice DLX nor Simulation Dice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Farkle Dice DLX or Simulation Dice?
Farkle Dice DLX ships an update every 9 months, and Simulation Dice every 2 weeks. Most recently, Farkle Dice DLX was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simulation Dice on October 12, 2026.

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