Game Nights vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Game Nights's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Game Nights
This App
Dice Master
Contender
Warcrying
Contender
Core Identity
DeveloperPivot STSMarmalade Game StudioJohannes Bauerismail ilkhan nuralMandaSquareAlexander SchmutzKlikapp GamesBoris MikicWarlock ArtsNiraj Prajapati
CategoryEntertainmentUtilitiesGamesEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentWordGamesEntertainmentProductivity
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating2.8 / 54.1 / 52.8 / 55.0 / 54.9 / 55.0 / 52.9 / 54.7 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count167,45751145255675830
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 6, 2020May 3, 2019Nov 14, 2023Feb 23, 2024Nov 17, 2023Jun 14, 2020May 14, 2014Nov 20, 2017Aug 8, 2021Mar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026Jan 11, 2024Apr 17, 2024Feb 2, 2026Feb 7, 2026May 3, 2026Dec 22, 2025Dec 2, 2025Jan 23, 2023Mar 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-terrible--excellentmixed-mixedpositive-
Score-15/100--85/10065/100-55/10075/100-
Praises-
  • Core gameplay loop provides an engaging experience when the connection remains stable
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  • Simple and intuitive list building tools allow players to create warbands quickly for tabletop sessions
  • Simple and clean interface design allows for quick dice rolling during tabletop gaming sessions
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  • Social interaction during group gatherings drives high engagement for family and friend play sessions
  • Ad-free experience provides a clean and generous environment for casual dice rolling
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Complaints-
  • Persistent synchronization failures between mobile devices and the console game prevent gameplay
  • Inconsistent game state synchronization causes mismatched cards and character positions during play
  • Lack of robust reconnection features forces full game restarts after minor interruptions
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  • Lack of visual unit references makes identifying miniatures difficult for players unfamiliar with the game
  • Inaccurate random number generation on six-sided dice creates distrust in the core simulation logic
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  • Aggressive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and frustrates users during active sessions
  • Unintuitive interface design makes adding or modifying custom dice sets difficult for users
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Requests-
  • Implementation of a reliable rejoin feature for players disconnected during active matches
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  • Narrative play support including fighter naming and heroic trait tracking would improve campaign depth
  • Expanded dice variety including two-sided and hundred-sided options for more complex tabletop game systems
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  • Expanded language support including Arabic to accommodate a broader global user base for students
  • Expanded dice variety including specific counts like hundred-sided or seven-sided options
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • B2B-focused analytics provide venue operators with actionable customer behavior insights.
  • Deep integration with Hasbro digital board game titles
  • Logic-assisted deduction interface reduces friction for complex board game rules
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  • Multiplayer synchronization enables real-time remote tabletop sessions
  • Physics-based rolling provides high-fidelity digital tabletop experience
  • Army Builder utility drives daily session frequency
  • Community-focused development cycle ensures rapid rule updates
  • Apple Watch complication support enables rapid-access utility
  • VoiceOver accessibility compliance expands the addressable market
  • Minimalist UI avoids the visual clutter of legacy competitors
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  • Multi-round Fishbowl mode provides a complex, high-engagement loop
  • AI-generated content allows for infinite deck variety
  • Ad-free environment drives long-term user loyalty
  • Physics-based interaction creates a satisfying tactile sensation
  • Centralized link aggregation reduces user navigation time across external sites
  • In-app card trading marketplace creates a direct community-driven retention loop
Weaknesses
  • 2.81-star rating indicates high technical friction in the TV-sync flow.
  • Persistent synchronization failures between mobile devices and console hosts
  • Lack of a rejoin mechanism for disconnected players
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
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  • Zero review volume limits social proof and trust
  • Lack of game-specific rule integration increases churn risk
  • Lack of visual unit references hinders new player onboarding
  • Inconsistent UI behaviors like back-swipe errors
  • Biased six-sided dice logic triggers user distrust
  • Installation failures on specific hardware configurations
  • Lack of advanced physics-based feedback
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  • Aggressive ad frequency disrupts gameplay flow
  • Manual deck creation gated behind paywalls
  • Unintuitive interface for managing dice sets
  • Inconsistent physics outcomes during gameplay
  • Monetization relies heavily on ad-inventory, creating friction for power users
  • No offline mode limits utility during transit or low-connectivity scenarios
Pricingfreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfreesubscriptionfreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenanceZombieZombieMaintenanceMaintenanceZombie-MaintenanceZombieMaintenance
Update Cadence1 versions2 versions, ~648d avg4 versions2 versions, ~0d avg2 versions, ~0d avg2 versions, ~1168d avg-2 versions, ~45d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~999d avg1 versions

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