Comparison

Retconnected vs Dice Tavern

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

Head to head
About

Retconnected

Features
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Your table. Your story. No internet required. Retconnected is the tabletop RPG companion built for in-person play. No accounts. No cloud. No Wi-Fi pairing dialogs. Just sit down and play. Your Campaign, Your Way Create campaigns for any game system. D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or your own homebrew. Bring your rules. We bring the table. Two Channels, One Table Separate in-game narrative from table talk. The Story channel is for dramatic moments. The Table channel is for jokes, pizza orders, and rules questions. Characters Without Constraints Freeform character sheets that adapt to any system. Stats, resources, inventory, abilities—define what matters for your game. The GM's Secret Weapon Queue up narrative beats before the session. Send private messages to individual players. Deliver encounters with dramatic timing. Local-First. Always. Works device-to-device with no router and no internet. Play in a cabin, a basement, a convention hall. Same table, same connection. Features - Campaign creation and player management - Dual chat channels (Story + Table) - Universal character sheets - NPC management and encounters - GM message queue - Private messages and visibility controls - Works offline, no account required

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 – 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. What’s wating for you? • 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. • 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. • 30+ Vivid Characters: Play against traveling merchants, craftsmen, bards, and noblemen. Each character comes with their own tactics, favorite games, and medieval stories. • Tactics, Bluffing & Cheating: Luck not on your side? Try risky bluffs or distract your opponents with tasty tavern treats – just make sure you don't get caught! • 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! • 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. • Relaxing Single-Player Experience: Free from stress, timers, and rush. Play at your own speed whenever and wherever you want – 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

Retconnected3 screens
Dice Tavern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retconnected at none against Dice Tavern's 2. Retconnected also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dice Tavern sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Retconnected asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retconnected ships an update daily, Dice Tavern every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Retconnected versus Dice Tavern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetconnectedDice Tavern
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB378 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRobert MillerANDREAS PRZYBYLLA

In-app purchases

None

Retconnected

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dice Tavern

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

Questions

Is Retconnected free?
Retconnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dice Tavern free?
Dice Tavern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retconnected or Dice Tavern have ads?
Dice Tavern shows ads; Retconnected does not.
Which is updated more often, Retconnected or Dice Tavern?
Retconnected ships an update daily, and Dice Tavern every 5 days. Most recently, Retconnected was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dice Tavern on October 19, 2026.

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