# Sherlock PRO vs Roll

The clearest difference is price: Roll at Free against Sherlock PRO's $0.99. Roll also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (463 vs 17). Sherlock PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Roll is free to download; Sherlock PRO costs $0.99 up front. Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sherlock PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sherlock PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roll has 463 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Sherlock PRO's written reviews are positive against 79% of Roll's.

Sherlock PRO ships an update every 12 months, Roll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherlock PRO | Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-pro/id626273932/reviews)** | [4.6 (463 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **463** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everett Kaser Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/383644089) | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) |

## What reviewers say

### Sherlock PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-pro/id626273932)

Engage your deductive reasoning skills with this logic puzzle game. Solve intricate puzzles by deciphering clues to determine the exact placement of images within a grid. Offers hundreds of unique challenges across multiple grid sizes.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzle gameplay, Deductive reasoning challenges, Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6), Hundreds of unique puzzles, Graphical clue system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813)

This game challenges you to collect points by rolling dice and upgrading them. It blends strategy, clicker, and deckbuilder elements for a relaxing yet mentally engaging experience with a unique dice-building system. Enjoy a meditative escape with satisfying sounds and a peaceful zen environment.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrade system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative gameplay, Unique dicebuilding mechanics, Highscore chasing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roll Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Limited free content
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming UI
- 👎 Lack of customization options
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade shop issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Swiping/tapping issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More dice skins and customization
- Sandbox mode with unlimited rolls
- Improved dice management UI
- More detailed stats and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherlock PRO free?

Sherlock PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sherlock PRO or Roll?

Sherlock PRO is rated higher. Sherlock PRO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Roll averages 4.6 from 463 ratings.

### Do Sherlock PRO or Roll have ads?

Neither Sherlock PRO nor Roll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sherlock PRO or Roll?

Sherlock PRO ships an update every 12 months, and Roll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sherlock PRO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Roll on November 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.*