# First Player vs Can’t Stop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Can’t Stop at none against First Player's 1. Can’t Stop also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). First Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Can’t Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Player has 212 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of First Player's written reviews are positive against 69% of Can’t Stop's.

First Player ships an update every 4 months, Can’t Stop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Player | Can’t Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-player/id972283389/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cant-stop-dice-board-game/id1531087846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Letz](https://appshunter.io/developer/442784239) | [Mento Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1428570991) |

## What reviewers say

### First Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-player/id972283389)

This app offers a quick and completely random way to decide who goes first in any game. Avoid arguments and ensure fairness by letting technology make the choice.

**Highlights:** Random player selection, Fast decision making, Fair game start, Eliminates arguments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-in-One | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works as intended
- 🎯 Straight to the point
- 🎮 Fun for game night
- 💡 Useful for deciding first player

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited to 5 players
- 💸 Upgrade not worth it
- 👎 Disappointing limitations
- 🎨 Lacks visual flair
- 📱 Free version issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes at 6+ players
- Upgrade purchase issues
- In-app purchase not unlocking features
- Touch and hold limited to 5 fingers
- Three finger touch conflicts with iOS gestures

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 players
- More visual customization (colors, pizazz)
- Unlock all features in free version


### Can’t Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cant-stop-dice-board-game/id1531087846)

This digital board game offers a blend of luck and strategy, allowing players to compete against friends or AI. Enjoy classic and custom game variants with both online and offline multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer dice game, Offline mode with AI, Classic and custom game variants, Easy to learn, challenging to master, Push notifications for turns, Invite friends easily

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Player free?

First Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Can’t Stop free?

Can’t Stop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Player or Can’t Stop?

First Player is rated higher. First Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Can’t Stop averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do First Player or Can’t Stop have ads?

Can’t Stop shows ads; First Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Player or Can’t Stop?

First Player ships an update every 4 months, and Can’t Stop every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Can’t Stop on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*