# Dicero! vs Helios Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helios Run at none against Dicero!'s 11. Helios Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Dicero!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dicero! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Helios Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dicero! against 5.0 for Helios Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dicero! has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dicero! ships an update fortnightly, Helios Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dicero! | Helios Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicero/id6740966864/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helios-run/id6759535094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 692 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) | [DYLAN MC NALLY ROSS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869513114) |

## What reviewers say

### Dicero!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicero/id6740966864)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Action, #59 Top Free · Action, #77 Top Grossing · Casual, #189 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite adventure where dice rolls determine your fate. Unleash powerful skills, build unique heroes with hundreds of abilities and gear, and conquer endless challenges. Experience quick, addictive strategy perfect for short play sessions.

**Highlights:** Dice roll combat, Hero skill building, Infinite skill combos, Pixel art combat, Quick play sessions

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dicero0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| App Store Exclusive Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| dicero1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| dicero2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| dicero3.95 | $3.95 | one-time |
| dicero4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| dicero9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| dicero14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| dicero19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| dicero29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| dicero49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Helios Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helios-run/id6759535094)

Navigate a tiny planet's struggle for survival against a dying star's gravitational pull. Dodge incoming asteroids and comets while managing thrust to escape the intensifying solar grip. Compete for the highest score in this endless survival challenge.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Radial sun gravity, Asteroid dodging, Comet evasion, Endless survival mode, Atmospheric soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dicero! free?

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

### Is Helios Run free?

Helios Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dicero! or Helios Run?

Helios Run is rated higher. Dicero! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Helios Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dicero! or Helios Run have ads?

Helios Run shows ads; Dicero! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dicero! or Helios Run?

Dicero! ships an update fortnightly, and Helios Run every 3 days. Most recently, Dicero! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Helios Run on October 24, 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.*