Comparison

D&D Characters vs A Simple Dice Roller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

D&D Characters

This app simplifies D&D gameplay by automatically calculating hit points, spell slots, and class features. It also allows DMs to track initiative and view basic character stats for easier game management.

Highlights
  • Automatic HP calculation
  • Spell slot and spell point tracking
  • Class feature resource management
  • DM initiative tracking
  • Basic character stat overview for DMs
  • Quick character entry
Features
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Look, I like to roll dice. It's fun, especially during in-person games. But I hate all the arithmetic you have to do as a result – especially hit points, and especially when you have multiple sources of hit point boosts (eg temp hp, the spell Aid increasing your normal hp, and/or for example an arcane ward for abj wizards). So, this app does that for you. Originally, I created this to make using Spell Points (as opposed to Spell Slots – see DMG pg 288) easier. So if you're using spell points in your campaign, this'll help with that. Otherwise it keeps track of spell slots, which is fine I guess. Oh yeah, and it keeps track of some of your class features, like Metamagic Sorcery Points, Lay on Hands, Bardic Inspiration, Action Surge, Rages, and that sort of thing. That way when it's been months since you last played in person (arg) you can have all your resources up to date. Finally, if your DM has this app, they can host a game, and get the basics about your character (like passive perception, AC, and/or save DC). They can also keep track of initiative, which is nice. Entering a character into the app is easy and quick, because it doesn't need everything – just your class levels, and some scores/feats to help calculate your natural HP, passive perception, and so on. So look, this isn't going to allow you to completely run the game. It doesn't have every spell, item, and ability. But it's free, you don't need to sign up for anything, and it helps keep track of the basics while leaving the rolling to you. Give it a shot!

About

A Simple Dice Roller

This free application simulates dice rolls for tabletop gaming. It offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface for generating random dice outcomes, perfect for board games and role-playing sessions.

Highlights
  • Free dice roller
  • Tabletop gaming aid
  • Simple interface
  • Random dice outcomes
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A simple and free dice roller app for tabletop gaming.

Screenshots

D&D Characters1 screens
A Simple Dice Roller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: A Simple Dice Roller at every 3 days against D&D Characters's every 7 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D&D Characters ships an update every 7 months, A Simple Dice Roller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
D&D Characters versus A Simple Dice Roller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD&D CharactersA Simple Dice Roller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThryv IncChris Allen

Customer experience

D&D Characters

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A Simple Dice Roller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

D&D Characters

No in-app purchases

None

A Simple Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D&D Characters free?
D&D Characters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Simple Dice Roller free?
A Simple Dice Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D&D Characters or A Simple Dice Roller have ads?
Neither D&D Characters nor A Simple Dice Roller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D&D Characters or A Simple Dice Roller?
D&D Characters ships an update every 7 months, and A Simple Dice Roller every 3 days. Most recently, D&D Characters was updated on October 24, 2026 and A Simple Dice Roller on October 16, 2026.

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