Comparison

Sum 12 vs Solar Dice

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

Head to head
About

Sum 12

Features
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Train your brain while having fun with numbers! This engaging domino game helps improve mental math skills as you strategically match pairs that add up to 12. It’s a great way for kids to practice quick addition in a playful and interactive way. Perfect for players of all ages who enjoy logic and number challenges! The goal of the game is to clear all the dominoes from the playing area. To do this, find two face-up dominoes whose values add up to 12 and select them one after the other. If their sum equals 12, they will be removed, allowing you to flip over any previously blocked dominoes. Keep in mind that a game is not always solvable, so you’ll need a mix of strategy and a bit of luck!

About

Solar Dice

Features
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Solar Dice is a turn-based strategy game that blends dice mechanics with card-based gameplay in a fun and vibrant 3D world. Players take on the roles of quirky adventurers or robot explorers competing on a solar-powered board. Each turn, you roll the dice, play special cards (such as EVEN to force an even result), and move across the board to collect resources like bolts and coins. These resources can be used to upgrade your dice or unlock stronger combinations and abilities. Key Features: •Upgradeable dice with customizable face combinations •Strategic card play to influence dice results •Colorful 3D visuals and charming character designs •Accessible yet tactical gameplay for all ages

Screenshots

Sum 124 screens
Solar Dice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Dice at none against Sum 12's 1. Solar Dice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Sum 12's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price and device support 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. Sum 12 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solar Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sum 12 ships an update every 3 months, Solar Dice every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Sum 12 versus Solar Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum 12Solar Dice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferKevin Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum 12

One-time1
  • Remove ads$5.99
None

Solar Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum 12 free?
Sum 12 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solar Dice free?
Solar Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum 12 or Solar Dice have ads?
Sum 12 shows ads; Solar Dice does not.
Which is updated more often, Sum 12 or Solar Dice?
Sum 12 ships an update every 3 months, and Solar Dice every 13 months. Most recently, Sum 12 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Solar Dice on October 30, 2026.

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