Comparison

Dark Sky Meter vs Dice Probabilities Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Dark Sky Meter

This application utilizes your device's camera to measure the brightness of the night sky. The collected data can be optionally shared with scientific researchers worldwide.

Highlights
  • Measures sky brightness
  • Uses device camera
  • Optional data sharing
  • Contributes to scientific research
Features
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The Dark Sky Meter app measures the sky brightness using the camera and shares it (optionally) with scientists around the globe.

About

Dice Probabilities Calculator

Features
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Build any dice pool. Get instant probabilities. Make smarter decisions at the table. Dice Probabilities is a fast, elegant calculator for board gamers and game designers. Mix and match dice types — 2d6, 1d10, 3d8, whatever your game needs — set a target number, and instantly see the exact probability of hitting it. FEATURES - Mixed dice pools: combine d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20 in any combination - Three comparison modes: Exactly, At Least, or At Most your target - Instant results with percentage, simplified fraction, and plain-English description - Save your favourite dice pools to the library for quick access - Clean visual display with animated probability chart - Light and dark mode support - No ads. No account required. No internet needed. PERFECT FOR - Board gamers settling odds debates mid-game - RPG players weighing risky rolls - Game designers balancing mechanics - Maths students exploring probability - Anyone who's ever wondered "what are my chances?" The probability engine uses exact convolution — no simulation, no approximation. Every result is mathematically precise.

Screenshots

Dark Sky Meter4 screens
Dice Probabilities Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dice Probabilities Calculator at Free against Dark Sky Meter's $1.99. Dark Sky Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Dice Probabilities Calculator is free to download; Dark Sky Meter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Dark Sky Meter versus Dice Probabilities Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Sky MeterDice Probabilities Calculator
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDQFishLight

In-app purchases

None

Dark Sky Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Dice Probabilities Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dark Sky Meter free?
Dark Sky Meter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dice Probabilities Calculator free?
Dice Probabilities Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dark Sky Meter or Dice Probabilities Calculator have ads?
Neither Dark Sky Meter nor Dice Probabilities Calculator shows ads.

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