Item: Dice by PCalc
Rating: 90
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Look, I’ve seen plenty of digital dice rollers, and most of them are garbage—just glorified RNG scripts with cheap animations. PCalc’s entry into the space is different. The physics engine is respectable; you can feel the weight of the D20 as it clatters across the tray. It doesn't try to be a game itself, which I appreciate. It’s a tool, and it’s a sharp one at that. The customization is deep enough to satisfy those who spend hours painting miniatures, but it doesn't distract from the core function.

However, let’s be realistic. At the end of the day, you're paying for a digital version of something you likely already own in physical form. While the 'Easter eggs' and custom skins are a nice touch, they feel a bit like fluff for a 40-year-old gamer who just wants to see if he cleared a DC 15 check. It’s stable, it’s fast, and it’s better than most free alternatives, but it won't replace the feeling of actual resin in your hand. A solid piece of software, if a bit utilitarian.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Excellent physics simulation
Robust customization options
Clean, ad-free interface

Niche appeal for a paid app
Lacks integrated character sheet support
Purely functional with minimal 'game' elements

Technical Report

Performance: Very smooth 60fps on modern iOS devices; negligible loading times.

Accessibility:

VoiceOver Support
Haptic Feedback
Adjustable Shake Sensitivity

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a serious D&D or tabletop player who needs a reliable, physics-accurate digital tray.

Skip if: You prefer physical dice or only play casual board games that already come with a built-in roller.

Similar Games:

PCalc
d20 Calculator

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, conservative veteran gamer
Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
Playtime: 10 hours
Status: Utility Tool

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1468680083

$1.99 4+★4.9 320 reviews

Author : TLA Systems Ltd.

Pubish Date : Fri Sep 24 2021

Last Update Date : Fri Dec 19 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.9Fri Dec 19 2025

Added support for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26, including an optional Liquid Glass interface.
Added a new dice theme, “Harlequin”.
Reroll now only acts on the last set of dice that were rolled. There's an option in the “Advanced” section of the settings to restore the old behaviour of always rerolling all dice.
Reroll now remembers the starting state of the last dice roll, including advantage, disadvantage, and any dice functions.
The roll history now also stores the starting state of dice rolls.
Exploding dice now keep the original value of the first dice and add a second one.
Exploding dice now actually explode.
Moved the “Clean Up” command to the right toolbar, where people might actually find it.
Moved the “Save” command into the “Dice Sets” section, which is now opened via the star icon.
Improved the alternative app icons.
Fixed a problem with dice becoming deselected after dragging them.
Fixed a problem saving custom dice tints.
Fixed a crash when deleting all custom dice tints or fonts.
Dice by PCalc, is a physics-based simulation of polyhedral dice for use in tabletop role-playing games with dungeons and/or dragons. Now available on your TV!
Featuring near-photorealistic 3D graphics, it comes with a variety of gorgeous dice sets. Throw multiple dice with advantage or disadvantage, and any given modifier, and the app will automatically calculate the correct total.
The ideal app for every member of your party!
Requires iOS 14.1 and watchOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Dice by PCalc, is a physics-based simulation of polyhedral dice for use in tabletop role-playing games with dungeons and/or dragons.
Featuring near-photorealistic 3D graphics, it comes with a variety of gorgeous dice sets. Throw multiple dice with advantage or disadvantage, and any given modifier, and the app will automatically calculate the correct total.
You can save named presets to quickly roll the attack of your favorite sword, or figure out exactly how much damage your bard took from those seventeen giant rats. Flick dice to fire them across the screen when the numbers don’t go your way.
Create custom dice with any text or emoji on the faces, or import your own images, and easily share your dice with friends.
Supports split screen and slide-over on the iPad, so you can put it alongside your other RPG apps, and speech synthesis that can read out the list of dice and the results. Also comes with a companion Apple Watch app, so you'll never be without a D20 again. Even supports AR!
The ideal app for every member of your party!

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 320 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Dice by PCalc is a premium physics-based dice simulator from the creators of the acclaimed PCalc calculator. It offers a wide range of dice types, from standard D6 to complex D20s, all with realistic movement and collision. Customize your dice sets with different materials and colors, and even use Augmented Reality to roll them on your real-world table.

Features

Ultra-realistic physics engine

Full AR support for immersive rolling

Extensive customization of dice styles

Support for all standard RPG dice

Tips

Customizing Your Set

Open the settings to change the dice material to gold, marble, or glass. You can create custom sets that include multiple different types of dice (e.g., a D20 and two D6) to roll them all at once with a single tap.

Promotion Videos

How Dice by PCalc was Conceived - YouTube

News on this game

PCalc review: A simple adding app with a treasure trove of features

It's somewhere between nostalgia, a simulation, a vital tool for calculation, and tomfoolery.

Macworld - Tue Mar 01 2022

Gameplays

AR Mode

Enable AR mode to project a virtual dice tray onto any flat surface in your room. You can then shake your phone or tap the screen to see the dice bounce off real-world objects.