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.
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.
- Measures sky brightness
- Uses device camera
- Optional data sharing
- Contributes to scientific research
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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.
Dice Probabilities Calculator
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Dark Sky Meter | Dice Probabilities Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDQ | FishLight |
In-app purchases
Dark Sky Meter
No in-app purchases
Dice Probabilities Calculator
No in-app purchases
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