Comparison

Yatzy Basic vs 5 Dice

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

Head to head
About

Yatzy Basic

Features
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Yatzy - the timeless dice game, now on your iPhone. Roll five dice, choose your strategy, and aim for the highest score. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, Yatzy delivers the classic gameplay you love with a clean, modern design. Features: • 1-4 Players - Play alone or pass the phone with friends and family • Classic Rules - All 13 categories including Ones through Sixes, Three of a Kind, Full House, Small Straight, Large Straight, Yatzy, and more • Simple Controls - Tap to hold dice, tap to score • High Score Tracking - See your best games and compete against yourself • Beautiful Design - Elegant pool table theme that's easy on the eyes • No Ads - Just pure, uninterrupted gameplay Perfect for game nights, road trips, or a quick break. No account required - just open and play. Download now and rediscover the joy of Yatzy!

About

5 Dice

Features
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5 Dice is a fast, elegant dice duel — you against a sharp computer opponent across 13 rounds. Each turn, roll five dice up to three times, lock the ones you want, then decide which of the 13 categories to claim. Build the upper-section bonus, set up a Full House or a Large Straight, and chase the Penta — all five dice matching — for the biggest score on the board. - Head-to-head play: you versus a computer opponent - 13 scoring categories across upper and lower sections - Upper bonus, the signature Penta, and joker scoring for extra points - Hand-tuned visual themes, including the signature Indigo Night look - Fully offline — no account and no internet connection required - Clean, readable scoresheet that tracks both players at a glance Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Pick up 5 Dice for a quick match or a long-running rivalry. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Unlimited undo • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

Screenshots

Yatzy Basic4 screens
5 Dice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Yatzy Basic at none against 5 Dice's shown. 5 Dice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yatzy Basic ships an update every 2 months, 5 Dice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Yatzy Basic versus 5 Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYatzy Basic5 Dice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlav LindkjolenSebastien Becker

In-app purchases

None

Yatzy Basic

No in-app purchases

None

5 Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yatzy Basic free?
Yatzy Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Dice free?
5 Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yatzy Basic or 5 Dice have ads?
5 Dice shows ads; Yatzy Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Yatzy Basic or 5 Dice?
Yatzy Basic ships an update every 2 months, and 5 Dice fortnightly. Most recently, Yatzy Basic was updated on October 12, 2026 and 5 Dice on October 1, 2026.

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