# Dice Connect vs Grumpy

Dice Connect and Grumpy both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Grumpy's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dice Connect's. Grumpy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Dice Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dice Connect is free to download; Grumpy costs $0.99 up front. Dice Connect sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Grumpy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dice Connect against 5.0 for Grumpy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dice Connect has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Dice Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grumpy's.

Dice Connect ships an update fortnightly, Grumpy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dice Connect | Grumpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-connect-sequence-twist/id6757721756/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-cozy-match-2-puzzle/id6759035267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 335 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) | [bad monkee](https://appshunter.io/developer/339753112) |

## What reviewers say

### Dice Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-connect-sequence-twist/id6757721756)

A free-to-play strategy dice board game where players roll three dice and strategically use them to connect sequences on the board. Compete against others in real-time PvP matches, climb leagues, and complete challenges to sharpen your skills and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Roll and strategically use three dice, Connect sequences on the board, Real-time PvP matches, Climb leagues and rankings, Journey mode and challenges, Earn achievements and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Grumpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-cozy-match-2-puzzle/id6759035267)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure to restore color and harmony to a whimsical world. Match items to help quirky characters overcome their troubles and bring peace back to their lives. Enjoy satisfying visuals and gentle humor as you progress through delightful challenges.

**Highlights:** Match-two puzzle gameplay, Restore color to environments, Help quirky characters, Relaxing visual puzzles, Gentle humor, Chase high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dice Connect free?

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

### Is Grumpy free?

Grumpy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dice Connect or Grumpy?

Grumpy is rated higher. Dice Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Grumpy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dice Connect or Grumpy have ads?

Dice Connect shows ads; Grumpy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dice Connect or Grumpy?

Dice Connect ships an update fortnightly, and Grumpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dice Connect was updated on October 31, 2026 and Grumpy on October 31, 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.*