# Sorcery! vs Dicey Dungeons

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sorcery! at free against Dicey Dungeons's paid. Sorcery! also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Sorcery! costs $4.99 and Dicey Dungeons $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sorcery! against 4.6 for Dicey Dungeons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 220 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sorcery!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Dicey Dungeons's.

Sorcery! ships an update every 6 weeks, Dicey Dungeons every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcery! | Dicey Dungeons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091/reviews) | **[4.6 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicey-dungeons/id1368013995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #86 | **#85** |
| Size | 166 MB | 842 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Distractionware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/413794996) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcery!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Role Playing, #172 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an epic four-part adventure across a land filled with monsters, traps, and magic. Make thousands of choices that dynamically rewrite your story and engage in unique touch-based sword duels. Master 48 magic spells with wondrous effects to shape your journey.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn 3D world map, Thousands of interactive choices, Dynamically rewritten story, Unique touch-based sword dueling, 48 magic spells with story effects, Outwit monsters with weaknesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🔮 Unique spell casting mechanics
- 🗺️ Interactive map and world exploration
- 🔁 High replay value with multiple paths

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay for the price
- 💰 Expensive for a partial story
- 🔁 Rewind feature cheapens decisions
- 🤔 Simplistic combat system

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes reported
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Longer and more expansive story
- Multiple save slots
- Deeper RPG mechanics
- Improved combat with dice rolls


### Dicey Dungeons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicey-dungeons/id1368013995)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Role Playing, #150 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging deckbuilding roguelike adventure as a giant walking dice. Battle monsters, collect loot, and level up heroes in an ever-changing dungeon. Strategize against the unpredictable nature of dice rolls to escape Lady Luck's domain.

**Highlights:** Deckbuilding roguelike gameplay, Battle monsters, Find better loot, Level up heroes, Procedurally generated dungeons, Dice roll mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Great art style and music
- 💎 Unique and varied character classes
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG/luck
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in progression
- 🤕 Unfair/frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔇 Missing audio/sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial not registering inputs
- Buttons/controls bugging out
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Vertical/portrait mode support
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- More content and character variety
- Better balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorcery! free?

Sorcery! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dicey Dungeons free?

Dicey Dungeons costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sorcery! or Dicey Dungeons?

Dicey Dungeons is rated higher. Sorcery! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Dicey Dungeons averages 4.6 from 220 ratings.

### Do Sorcery! or Dicey Dungeons have ads?

Neither Sorcery! nor Dicey Dungeons shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcery! or Dicey Dungeons?

Sorcery! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dicey Dungeons every 7 months. Most recently, Sorcery! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dicey Dungeons on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sorcery! or Dicey Dungeons?

Sorcery! currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Dicey Dungeons at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*