# Cartographer vs TST Tree

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TST Tree at none against Cartographer's 5. TST Tree also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 34%). Cartographer's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cartographer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Cartographer's written reviews are positive against 60% of TST Tree's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartographer | TST Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-rpg-world-maker/id1125792703/reviews)** | [3.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tst-tree/id6744178384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **60.0% 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** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Deasoft, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281082792) |

## 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


### TST Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tst-tree/id6744178384)

Create and visualize detailed family trees for your characters and bring your stories to life. Customize profiles, store memories, and share your creations with a community of users. Syncs with a web platform for easy access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed family trees, Build character profiles, Customize tree visuals, Store in-game screenshots, Share family trees with users, Sync with thesimstree.com

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartographer free?

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

### Is TST Tree free?

TST Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cartographer or TST Tree?

Cartographer is rated higher. Cartographer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while TST Tree averages 3.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Cartographer or TST Tree have ads?

Neither Cartographer nor TST Tree 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.*