RnDotTracer vs Roll & Count
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RnDotTracer
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This app is a brain training app that challenges your short-term memory, or “working memory.” Specifically, it challenges your ability to remember the arrangement and order of objects on a flat plane. How to Play: A set number of dots are displayed sequentially on a plane. After they are hidden, you trace the dot sequence. If it matches exactly, it's correct. If more than half match, you pass. You complete a set number of these challenges to see your accuracy rate. Getting all challenges correct is a Perfect Game. Your score is calculated based on the number of dots, number of sets, and accuracy rate, and you compete with others. Getting consecutive correct answers earns bonus points. You can record your score with a nickname and view your rank. This offers the following benefits: ・Gain an estimate of your working memory capacity. ・Repeated practice may increase your working memory capacity. ・Similarly, it may help prevent or slow down declines in ability, such as those associated with aging. ・It trains concentration, and above all, getting answers right is fun. Features: ・Number of dots displayed: Selecting tabs on the game screen allows choosing from three consecutive dot counts per stage (ranging from 3 to 14 dots total). Increasing the dot count makes the game significantly harder. ・Number of trials per game: Choose from 1, 3, 5, or 10 trials. There's also a mode where you can play up to 10 times, ending upon a mistake. ・Dot types: Choose between numbered dots (where the display order is clear even later) and unnumbered dots. ・Trial mode: Challenge yourself by increasing the dot count sequentially from 3 dots (up to a maximum of 18 dots). Ends upon a mistake. Choose between numbered or unnumbered dots. ・Primarily designed for individual play, but you can register scores with custom nicknames upon game completion, allowing friendly competition among family members. Aim for that high score! While the tasks are simple and straightforward, you'll discover how the difficulty skyrockets as the number of dots increases—making for an intriguing experience.
Roll & Count
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Roll & Count turns a simple dice game into a fun math challenge! Roll the dice and answer questions, from basic addition to clever deductions. Born from a father-son dice game at the kitchen table. No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no internet needed. Perfect for kids learning math and adults looking for a quick brain workout. FREE GAME MODES: • Top Faces: add up the visible numbers • Memory: memorize the dice before they hide! • Odd/Even: count the odd or even dice • High - Low: subtract the smallest from the largest PRO GAME MODES ($2.99 one-time): • Hidden Faces: figure out what's on the bottom (hint: top + bottom = 7!) • Target: is the sum above, below, or equal to the target? • All Visible: add every side except the bottom • Multiply: multiply the top faces together Play 7 days in a row to unlock Hidden Faces for free! PLAY STYLES: • Practice: take your time, no pressure • Blitz: 30 seconds on the clock, answer as many as you can • Countdown: the timer shrinks with every correct answer! FEATURES: • 2 to 10 dice • Multiple choice or type-in answers • Swipe up to roll: fast, intuitive gameplay • Daily challenges: same puzzle for everyone each day • 33 achievement badges to collect • Multiple player profiles (great for siblings) • Adaptive difficulty suggestions • Haptic feedback and sound effects • Five themes, including a chalkboard look • 11 languages: English, Suomi, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, 日本語, 中文, 한국어
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RnDotTracer at none against Roll & Count's 1. Roll & Count's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Roll & Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RnDotTracer asks for nothing beyond the download.
RnDotTracer ships an update every 7 months, Roll & Count every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | RnDotTracer | Roll & Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 有限会社知識情報研究所 | Harlan Barker |
In-app purchases
RnDotTracer
No in-app purchases
Roll & Count
- Roll & Count Pro$2.99








