# Dicefolk vs Critter Code

Dicefolk and Critter Code both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Dicefolk's written reviews are positive against 33% of Critter Code's. Dicefolk also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (47 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dicefolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Critter Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dicefolk holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dicefolk has 47 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dicefolk's written reviews are positive against 33% of Critter Code's.

Dicefolk ships an update fortnightly, Critter Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dicefolk | Critter Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicefolk/id6744707892/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 400 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074) | [POINTY PINE GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817505687) |

## What reviewers say

### Dicefolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dicefolk/id6744707892)

Assemble a team of mythical beasts and lead them to victory using a unique dice-based combat system. Recruit and evolve your creatures to create the ultimate Chimera Summoner.

**Highlights:** Recruit mythical beasts, Create custom teams, Unique dice mechanics, Command creatures to victory, Evolve your team

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improves on the pick up and play aspect
- 👍 Lots of depth and the right amount of meta progression
- 👍 Reasonably priced
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 👍 Strategic and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch after update
- 👎 Not the full game, must purchase separately

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch after update

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### Critter Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689)

Discover and collect unique monsters by scanning barcodes on everyday items. Train your creatures, evolve them, and engage in turn-based battles to become the ultimate champion. Turn your world into a monster battlefield!

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to discover monsters, Collect, train, and upgrade Critters, Engage in turn-based battles, Evolve creatures, Real-world item integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Start" Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Treasure Hunter" Package | $2.79 | one-time |
| Special Supply | $3.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| "Lover's Gold" Package | $6.49 | one-time |
| Special Chest Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| "Premium Treasure" Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| "Space Treasure" Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Critter Pack | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dicefolk free?

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

### Is Critter Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dicefolk or Critter Code?

Dicefolk is rated higher. Dicefolk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Critter Code averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Dicefolk or Critter Code have ads?

Neither Dicefolk nor Critter Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dicefolk or Critter Code?

Dicefolk ships an update fortnightly, and Critter Code every 2 months. Most recently, Dicefolk was updated on September 28, 2026 and Critter Code 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.*