Comparison

Yatzy Mania vs Yatzy Basic

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

Head to head
About

Yatzy Mania

Experience the classic dice game with a modern twist. Test your luck and strategy through 13 rounds and three rolls per hand to achieve high scores. Enjoy this fun game suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Classic Yatzy gameplay
  • 13 rounds of play
  • 3 rolls per hand
  • Multiple scoring categories
  • High score boosting
  • Suitable for kids and adults
Features
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Some call it the best dice game ever, we prefer to call it Yatzy Mania! The fantastic game that brings all the classic fun of Yatzy to your iPhone & iPad! With 13 different rounds to test your skill, along with 3 rolls per hand! Along with best hands such as Straights, 4 of a kind, 3 of a kind and much more! Use multiple score categories to boost your high score to the max! Fun for kids and adults, download it today and get rollin'!

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!

Screenshots

Yatzy Mania4 screens
Yatzy Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yatzy Basic at none against Yatzy Mania's 9. Yatzy Basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Yatzy Mania's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yatzy Mania sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Yatzy Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yatzy Mania ships an update every 12 months, Yatzy Basic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yatzy Mania versus Yatzy Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYatzy ManiaYatzy Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFragranze Games LtdOlav Lindkjolen

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Yatzy Mania

One-time9
  • Vial Of Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 1 Extra Roll$1.99
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  • Pouch Of Coins$1.99
  • 2 Extra Rolls$2.99
  • 3 Extra Rolls$3.99
  • Can Of Coins$4.99
  • Bottle Of Coins$14.99
  • Jar Of Coins$29.99
None

Yatzy Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yatzy Mania free?
Yatzy Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yatzy Basic free?
Yatzy Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yatzy Mania or Yatzy Basic have ads?
Yatzy Mania shows ads; Yatzy Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Yatzy Mania or Yatzy Basic?
Yatzy Mania ships an update every 12 months, and Yatzy Basic every 2 months. Most recently, Yatzy Mania was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yatzy Basic on October 31, 2026.

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