# Cartographer vs Fan Stuff

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fan Stuff at 100% against Cartographer's 34%. Fan Stuff also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Cartographer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartographer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Fan Stuff asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartographer | Fan Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-rpg-world-maker/id1125792703/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **27** | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Vladimir Zhizhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382250646) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartographer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-rpg-world-maker/id1125792703)

Create custom maps for fantasy worlds, alien landscapes, and imaginary realms. Easily generate diverse terrains and adjust geographical features like sea levels and landmasses. Offers professional-looking styles for writers and RPG players.

**Highlights:** Custom map generation, Landscape customization, Adjustable sea level, Terrain transformation, Custom map styles, Random world creation

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎲 Random map generation is creative and useful
- 💰 Free version available with basic functionality
- 🎨 Good for world-building inspiration and brainstorming
- ⚡ Quick and easy map generation
- 🎯 Helpful for D&D campaigns and fantasy writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Extremely limited editing capabilities
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and paywall
- 🔍 Cannot view full map or zoom in/out
- 🎨 Low resolution output quality
- ❌ Cannot draw or place custom elements

**Reported bugs**

- 3D viewer has no interactive controls
- Cannot save 3D planet visualization
- Map visualization loads as blank or partial
- Sea level adjustments sometimes don't work properly
- Sliders behave unpredictably

**Requested features**

- Manual terrain editing and drawing tools
- Ability to add mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers
- Place structures, buildings, towns, and landmarks
- Different map projections (Mercator, Robinson, etc.)
- Globe rotation and interactive 3D controls


### Fan Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-stuff/id1633991449)

Create custom fan materials for events. Design flags, add stylish text in any color, and set background colors to show support for teams, players, or artists. All your fan essentials in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** Customizable flags, Stylish text inscriptions, Color selection for text and backgrounds, Support for various events, Feature suggestion tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartographer free?

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

### Is Fan Stuff free?

Fan Stuff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cartographer or Fan Stuff have ads?

Neither Cartographer nor Fan Stuff shows ads.

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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.*