Comparison

TTRPG Dice Roller vs PocketScroll

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

Head to head
About

TTRPG Dice Roller

Features
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RPG Dice Roller — Polyhedral Dice for iPhone & Apple Watch Roll any die from d2 to d100 with a single tap. Whether you're at the table or on the go, RPG Dice Roller gives you a fast, intuitive way to handle every roll your game demands. Simple Mode Tap a die, set your modifier, and roll. Long-press any die for an instant result. When you pick the d20, choose between a normal roll, advantage, or disadvantage — no mental math required. Advanced Mode Type full dice notation for complex rolls: 2d6+4, 4d6kh3, d% + d10, and more. Quick buttons let you build expressions fast, and the parser handles keep-highest, keep-lowest, and multi-pool rolls out of the box. Roll History & Presets Every roll is saved so you can review past results at a glance. Save your most-used rolls as presets for one-tap access — perfect for attack rolls, damage, saving throws, or any combination you reach for often. Apple Watch Roll dice right from your wrist. The Watch app gives you a full polyhedral grid, a modifier stepper, d20 advantage/disadvantage, and your saved presets — synced automatically from your iPhone. Haptic feedback confirms every roll. Details That Matter Polyhedral dice: d2, d3, d4, d6, d8, d10, d%, d12, d20, d100 Clear result breakdowns showing each individual die Light and dark mode, following your system setting Haptic feedback on rolls Roll Again to repeat your last expression instantly Built for tabletop RPG players who want their dice ready the moment the DM calls for a roll.

About

PocketScroll

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PocketScroll is a mobile companion app for Foundry VTT — the popular virtual tabletop platform. Manage your character, track combat, cast spells, and explore battle maps right from your iPhone or iPad. No browser needed. Whether you're a player rolling dice at the table or a GM running the show, PocketScroll gives you fast, native access to your Foundry VTT session. **FOR PLAYERS** • Character Sheet — View your abilities, skills, hit points, armor class, speed, and conditions at a glance. Roll ability checks and saving throws with a tap. • Actions & Spells — Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. • Inventory — Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. • Combat Tracker — Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. • Interactive Map — Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** • Party Dashboard — Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. • Creature Reference — Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. • Combat Controls — Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. • GM Map — Full visibility of all tokens. Toggle visibility, mark defeated, and apply any of the 15 D&D 5e conditions per token. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Install the free PocketScroll companion module on your Foundry VTT server. 2. Open the app and enter your server URL. 3. Select your character and play. **KEY FEATURES** • Real-time sync — Changes appear instantly for all connected players and GMs. • Works on phones and tablets with responsive, touch-optimized layouts. • Supports Foundry VTT v10, v11, and v12. • Designed for D&D 5th Edition campaigns. • Offline character caching — View your character data even when disconnected. • Multi-server support — Connect to multiple Foundry servers and switch between them. • Modern dark UI designed for immersive tabletop gaming. **SUBSCRIPTION** PocketScroll offers a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. Subscribe through Patreon for continued access. GMs can generate access codes to share with their players. Requires a running Foundry VTT server with the PocketScroll companion module installed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketscroll.app/privacy

Screenshots

TTRPG Dice Roller3 screens
PocketScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TTRPG Dice Roller at none against PocketScroll's 3. On price, ads, 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. PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TTRPG Dice Roller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TTRPG Dice Roller versus PocketScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRPG Dice RollerPocketScroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDragonfly Research Group, LLCFlavio Amorim

In-app purchases

None

TTRPG Dice Roller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketScroll

Subscriptions3
  • The Adventurer$2.991 Month
  • The Dungeon Master$9.991 Month
  • The Guild Master$19.991 Month

Questions

Is TTRPG Dice Roller free?
TTRPG Dice Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketScroll free?
PocketScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TTRPG Dice Roller or PocketScroll have ads?
Neither TTRPG Dice Roller nor PocketScroll shows ads.

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