Comparison

DropforgeSurvivor vs Dice Tavern

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

Head to head
About

DropforgeSurvivor

Features
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RPG wave based runnerEnter the forge. Survive the horde. Become unstoppable. Dropforge Survivor is a fast-paced action RPG where every run makes you stronger. Battle through waves of enemies, unleash powerful abilities, collect gear and build your hero for the challenges ahead. SURVIVE THE HORDE Fight your way through increasingly dangerous waves packed with enemies. Move, attack, dodge and adapt as the battlefield fills around you. BUILD YOUR PERFECT LOADOUT Discover powerful abilities and upgrades during every run. Combine different skills, evolve your favorites and create builds capable of destroying entire hordes. LOOT. EQUIP. GET STRONGER. Your progress doesn't end when a run does. Collect weapons, armor and other equipment, improve your gear score and return to battle stronger than before. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON Fight your way with different weapon styles, including swords, bows and magical staffs. Change your equipment and abilities to find the playstyle that works for you. CONQUER NEW BATTLEGROUNDS Progress through increasingly difficult maps, face stronger enemies and prove how far your build can take you. YOUR NEXT DROP COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING Hunt for better gear, experiment with new combinations and keep pushing your hero further. Every battle is another chance to become more powerful. Download Dropforge Survivor and start forging your legend.

About

Dice Tavern

Features
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Welcome to the Dice Tavern! Step into the warm taproom, take a seat at the sturdy wooden table, and challenge travelers to thrilling dice matches. Dice Tavern combines a rich collection of classic dice games with the relaxing atmosphere of a medieval inn. Step into the shoes of a tavern keeper in a vibrant medieval world: Turn your dusty tavern step by step into a thriving inn, listen to your guests' tales, and unlock unique dice sets โ€“ all at your own relaxing pace. Who is Dice Tavern for? For everyone who loves nostalgic dice and board games, seeks a calming break from daily stress, and wants to dive into a charming medieval setting. Whatโ€™s wating for you? โ€ข 7+ Classic Dice Games: Master well-known pub and parlor games like Zilch (Farkle / 10,000), Knobeln (Yatzy-style), The Evil One, Over 9 Loses, 100, Drop Out, and Plus and Minus. โ€ข Build & Decorate Your Inn: Unlock cozy guest rooms, furnish your private quarters with rugs, paintings, and furniture, and serve hearty meals and drinks to your patrons. โ€ข 30+ Vivid Characters: Play against traveling merchants, craftsmen, bards, and noblemen. Each character comes with their own tactics, favorite games, and medieval stories. โ€ข Tactics, Bluffing & Cheating: Luck not on your side? Try risky bluffs or distract your opponents with tasty tavern treats โ€“ just make sure you don't get caught! โ€ข Beware of the Town Guard: Since dice games are strictly forbidden, guards will raid your inn. Caught red-handed? Choose wisely: pay a hefty fine, face the dungeon, or literally swallow your dice to destroy the evidence! โ€ข Tournaments & Black Market: As you progress, nobles will host high-stakes knockout tournaments. Spend your earned gold at the fireside merchant to get epic dice skins. โ€ข Relaxing Single-Player Experience: Free from stress, timers, and rush. Play at your own speed whenever and wherever you want โ€“ fully playable offline. Roll the dice, serve your guests, and enjoy a cozy timeout by the fireplace! The game is constantly evolving. Look forward to regular updates, new games, and exciting features. Your feedback matters: Help shape the future of Dice Tavern and share your ideas directly with me.

Screenshots

DropforgeSurvivor4 screens
Dice Tavern4 screens

Verdict

The call

DropforgeSurvivor and Dice Tavern are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropforgeSurvivor ships an update every 10 days, Dice Tavern every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DropforgeSurvivor versus Dice Tavern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropforgeSurvivorDice Tavern
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size290 MB378 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDenis AmetiANDREAS PRZYBYLLA

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DropforgeSurvivor

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Stash +10$1.99
  • 11th Strike$4.99
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  • Forge Card$4.99
  • Barrel of Gems$9.99
  • 21 Ravage$9.99
  • Forge Premium$9.99
  • 27 Going On!$14.99
  • 34 Smasher$19.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99
2 purchases

Dice Tavern

One-time2
  • Tip the Barkeep$3.99
  • Fortune's Favor$8.99

Questions

Is DropforgeSurvivor free?
DropforgeSurvivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dice Tavern free?
Dice Tavern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DropforgeSurvivor or Dice Tavern have ads?
Both DropforgeSurvivor and Dice Tavern show ads.
Which is updated more often, DropforgeSurvivor or Dice Tavern?
DropforgeSurvivor ships an update every 10 days, and Dice Tavern every 5 days. Most recently, DropforgeSurvivor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dice Tavern on October 31, 2026.

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