# Roll vs The Army

Roll and The Army both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Roll's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Army's. The Army's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 439). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Roll against 4.6 for The Army. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Army has 4.4K ratings behind it against 439, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Roll's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Army's.

Roll ships an update weekly, The Army every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roll | The Army |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-army/id6476567148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 439 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) | [FIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673312720) |

## What reviewers say

### Roll

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

Engage in a relaxing dice-rolling experience where you aim to collect points by rolling dice and strategically upgrading them. This game blends elements of strategy, clicker, and roguelike deckbuilders for a unique dice-building system with deep strategic choices. Enjoy a meditative escape with its minimalistic design and peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for points, Dice upgrading system, Strategy and critical thinking, Relaxing and meditative experience, Unique dicebuilding synergies, 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


### The Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-army/id6476567148)

Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.

**Highlights:** Dynamic army upgrades, Diverse unit types, Progressive gameplay, Weekly tournaments & events, Ever-growing arsenal

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Game Speed | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Gem Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🎮 Simple but fun concept
- 🎨 Old school vibe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy
- 🤖 Poor AI and unit targeting
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🔊 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Purchased upgrades not working as intended
- Duplication issues with card unlocks
- Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to control unit targeting
- More diverse unit types and strategies
- Random level generation
- Faster gameplay speed options
- Paid ad removal option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roll free?

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

### Is The Army free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roll or The Army?

Roll and The Army are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 439 and 4.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Roll or The Army have ads?

Neither Roll nor The Army shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roll or The Army?

Roll ships an update weekly, and The Army every 3 days. Most recently, Roll was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Army on October 16, 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.*