# Pocket Bard — Pocket Bard

> Dynamic audio soundscapes for tabletop RPG game sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Bard Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Bard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653203376)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,349 App Store ratings · 335 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Bard?

Pocket Bard is a fully immersive audio experience for your tabletop RPG game session. With just a tap, change your entire soundscape to match the tone of your session - from moment to moment, alter the intensity of the music and sound effects to pair perfectly with your gameplay.

Terms of Service: https://www.pocketbard.app/terms-of-service.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketbard.app/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Immersive audio experience
- Dynamic soundscape changes
- Match session tone
- Alter music intensity
- Adjust sound effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Bard Open Worlds | $6.99 | per month |
| Pocket Bard Open Worlds Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #143 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Pocket Bard?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Seamless transitions
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great customization options
- 🎶 High-quality music and sound effects
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (TTRPG, reading, writing, etc.)
- 🎮 Perfect for DMs and game masters

**Cons**

- 🔒 Unclear subscription model and pricing
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes for some users
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📦 Limited content in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Downloading content causes crashes
- Repeated terms of service pop-ups
- One-shot sound effects not working
- Inconsistent audio quality and balance

**Most requested features**

- More sound effects (creature sounds, weather, etc.)
- Ability to import custom music and sounds
- AirPlay support for streaming to speakers
- Offline mode or caching for downloaded content
- Customizable scenes and soundscapes
- Shortcut integration for quick access

## Recent user reviews (10 of 335)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555/reviews.md

### 5/5 — First choice

*2026-08-19, version 3.1.17*

Great tool for sessions - unobtrusive and easy to set up.

### 5/5 — No sound

*2026-08-18, version 3.1.17*

I have been trying for a bit but no audio is coming from this app. it didn’t ask for the permission for audio either, could someone help please?
uptdate: i downloaded it on my pc and it started working on both. i’m not sure what the issue was or why it is solved but i enjoy this app.

### 5/5 — Soooo handy

*2026-08-17, version 3.1.17*

This is the best ambience app I’ve ever had.  It has so many ambiences that help with my campaign, especially when my space clown player does something completely random lolz

### 5/5 — Best music

*2026-08-16, version 3.1.17*

Ever since I got this my games have gotten so much more interesting and fun

### 1/5 — Doesn’t AirPlay to HomePod or to Bluetooth speaker

*2026-08-16, version 3.1.17*

Title says it all…

Also I would prefer paying once for each scene instead of an expensive subscription

### 5/5 — It’s perfect in every way

*2026-08-14, version 3.1.16*

As a musician who plays dnd, when I first tried out the app, I thought it was all AI music because of how perfect and smoothly it all transitioned but when I learned that it was all composed and played by actual people??? Absolutely amazing app with so many choices, even with the free part you get everything you could possibly need for every situations your players will get you in. And you can adapt to that in the simple click of a button. Love it 🔥

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-11, version 3.1.16*

Best way to play music for my dnd campaign

### 5/5 — It’s the best DND app I’ve ever seen

*2026-08-08, version 3.1.16*

It is a crime that this app isn’t 5 stars, as I don’t even need to pay to use this app’s beautiful music and ambience. I’m shocked that there aren’t some form of ads at all.

EDIT:
Fun fact - if you turn on the lyrics in the Tavern, set the intensity to max, and turn on the crowd, there will be a crowd of singers.

### 5/5 — Great for Background Ambience at Work

*2026-08-06, version 3.1.16*

I love this app so much. I have been using it for background ambient noise in my office. I can dial up more intensity if I need it or keep it really chill and calm. It scratches that geeky fantasy vibe I love while I am working. Plus there is enough variety that I don’t notice the looping as much. Thank you for putting this out!

### 5/5 — Fantastic music.

*2026-08-05, version 3.1.16*

This has taken such a headache away from selecting music before every session. Now it’s more about vibes and gives me time to focus on how to unalive my players

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Bard

### What does Pocket Bard do?

Pocket Bard provides a fully immersive audio experience for tabletop RPG game sessions. It allows users to instantly change their soundscape to match the tone of their game, dynamically altering music and sound effects to complement gameplay.

### What are the key features of Pocket Bard?

Key features include an immersive audio experience, the ability to change soundscapes with a tap, matching the audio to the session's tone, and altering the intensity of music and sound effects to pair perfectly with gameplay.

### Is Pocket Bard free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

### What kind of games is Pocket Bard suitable for?

Pocket Bard is designed for tabletop RPG game sessions. Its dynamic audio features are ideal for enhancing the atmosphere and immersion of games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or any other role-playing game that benefits from ambient sound and music.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.17 — 2026-08-14

- Added an easy way to share Pocket Bard from the Profile page
- Improved reliability for preferences, subscriptions, and account actions
- Improved push notification setup and settings
- Added guidance to help anonymous subscribers bring their Open Worlds to other devices

### 3.1.16 — 2026-07-10

- Added in-app language selection from Profile page
- Various bug fixes and improvements

### 3.1.15 — 2026-06-24

- New languages: Pocket Bard now speaks German and Brazilian Portuguese!
- Your subscription stays up-to-date automatically. Purchases made on the web or another device now apply without needing to restart the app.
- The Manage Subscription dialog now shows where your active subscription is managed
- Various improvements and bug fixes

### 3.1.9 — 2026-05-18

- Improved accuracy of download size labels
- Implemented precise Victory progress indicators
- Added French language localization support
- Bug fixes and other improvements

### 3.1.8 — 2026-04-28

Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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