# Shake 'em Dice vs Virtual

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shake 'em Dice at weekly against Virtual's every 53 months. Shake 'em Dice also leads on ratings volume (289 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Virtual's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shake 'em Dice sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shake 'em Dice has 289 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Shake 'em Dice's written reviews are positive against 75% of Virtual's.

Shake 'em Dice ships an update weekly, Virtual every 53 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shake 'em Dice | Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-em-dice/id633848654/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dice/id1212140132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **289** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 53 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 327 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Seber](https://appshunter.io/developer/599404014) | [Goldgewicht Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212140131) |

## What reviewers say

### Shake 'em Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-em-dice/id633848654)

Simulate realistic dice rolls with 3D physics. Perfect for board games, entertaining children, or studying probability. Customize your dice and roll them with intuitive gestures.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D dice physics, Shake, tilt, or twist phone to roll, Add and remove dice, Pinch to zoom, Tap for options, Double tap to auto-shake

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Sided Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 sided dice marked in tens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 sided dice numbered | $0.99 | one-time |
| All dice | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎲 Realistic dice physics
- 🎨 Variety of dice types
- 🎯 Convenient for impromptu games
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid dice types too expensive
- 🐛 Dice sometimes land on edges
- 🤔 Unclear how to properly roll dice

**Reported bugs**

- App flashing on and off on some devices
- Dice vibrating rapidly when at rest

**Requested features**

- Ability to set aside certain dice
- Option to change dice size
- Support for more dice types (e.g. D20)


### Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dice/id1212140132)

Experience stunning 3D dice visualizations with cinema-quality rendering. This app offers a beautiful selection of dice, crafted with passion for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Beautiful 3D dice selection, Cinema-quality rendering, Revolutionary visualization technology, Immersive user experience, Designed with passion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Dices | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shake 'em Dice free?

Shake 'em Dice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shake 'em Dice or Virtual?

Virtual is rated higher. Shake 'em Dice averages 3.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Virtual averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shake 'em Dice or Virtual have ads?

Neither Shake 'em Dice nor Virtual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shake 'em Dice or Virtual?

Shake 'em Dice ships an update weekly, and Virtual every 53 months. Most recently, Shake 'em Dice was updated on October 17, 2026 and Virtual on October 17, 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.*