# Roll vs Balatro

The clearest difference is price: Roll at Free against Balatro's $9.99. Roll also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.5). Balatro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Roll is free to download; Balatro costs $9.99 up front. Roll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Balatro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Balatro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balatro has 105K ratings behind it against 439, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Roll's written reviews are positive against 81% of Balatro's.

Roll ships an update weekly, Balatro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roll | Balatro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll/id6452083813/reviews) | **[5.0 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 439 | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 370 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Anthony Distler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698740947) | [Playstack Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133080356) |

## 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


### Balatro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balatro/id6502453075)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Card, #4 Top Paid · Strategy, #8 Top Paid · Games, #11 Top Paid, #106 Top Grossing · Card, #152 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

This game blends poker and solitaire mechanics with unique rule-bending twists. Build powerful poker hands, discover game-changing Joker cards, and create exciting combos to defeat challenging Boss Blinds. Explore different decks and game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Poker and Solitaire hybrid gameplay, Rule-bending mechanics, Collect over 150 unique Joker cards, Create powerful combos, Campaign and challenge modes, Pixel art visuals

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Unique and compelling mechanics
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and music
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and save issues
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocks and achievements not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Joker and card interactions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Portrait mode option
- Customizable UI and accessibility settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roll free?

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

### Is Balatro free?

Balatro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roll or Balatro?

Balatro is rated higher. Roll averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Balatro averages 5.0 from 105K ratings.

### Do Roll or Balatro have ads?

Neither Roll nor Balatro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roll or Balatro?

Roll ships an update weekly, and Balatro every 5 days. Most recently, Roll was updated on September 23, 2026 and Balatro on September 25, 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.*