# Dungeon Roller vs NPCGen5e

The clearest difference is rating: Dungeon Roller at 4.4 against NPCGen5e's 3.5. Dungeon Roller also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Roller sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NPCGen5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dungeon Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Dungeon Roller's written reviews are positive against 41% of NPCGen5e's.

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, NPCGen5e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Roller | NPCGen5e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971/reviews)** | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npcgen5e/id1268363893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [MieTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582077993) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971)

This app is a powerful random generator for tabletop RPGs and creative writing. It quickly produces unique worlds, characters, creatures, and story elements, eliminating writer's block and enhancing game sessions. Save and share your creations for free.

**Highlights:** Random world generation, Character and creature creation, Story element generation, Save and share creations, Sci-fi, fantasy, and western themes, Detailed lore and stats

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Aliens Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elves Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Encounters Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Missions Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Settings Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Heroes | $0.99 | one-time |
| SciFi Planets | $0.99 | one-time |
| SciFi Encounters Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hobbits & Halflings Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| SciFi Missions Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Custom Generators | $1.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Western Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| SciFi Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Dungeon Roller Generators | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Generators | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for storytelling prompts
- 💡 Useful for game content creation
- 🚀 Quick scenario/character generation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Inspires creativity and fixes writer's block

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive add-ons
- 🐛 Purchases not restoring after phone upgrade
- 🐛 Accidental purchases difficult to reverse
- 🐛 Content not accessible after purchase
- 🐛 Voiceover accessibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not restoring after phone upgrade
- Purchased add-ons disappeared after phone upgrade
- Purchased packages not received
- App making users buy items again on new phone
- No longer accessible for voiceover users

**Requested features**

- More diverse starter content (fantasy, sci-fi, modern mix)
- Horizontal mode support
- Ability to delete existing randomizers
- PC version (downloadable, offline usable)
- More fantasy races (humans, Tieflings, Dragonborn)


### NPCGen5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npcgen5e/id1268363893)

This tool randomly generates non-player characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It provides a comprehensive set of details for each NPC, including stats, personality traits, and appearance. Premium features allow for filtering, saving, and exporting generated characters.

**Highlights:** Random NPC generation, Detailed NPC stats, Name, race, and alignment, Mannerisms and flaws, Appearance and voice descriptions, Filter and save NPCs, Export NPCs in various formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Piece Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Piece Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Roller free?

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

### Is NPCGen5e free?

NPCGen5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Roller or NPCGen5e?

Dungeon Roller is rated higher. Dungeon Roller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while NPCGen5e averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Roller or NPCGen5e have ads?

Neither Dungeon Roller nor NPCGen5e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Roller or NPCGen5e?

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, and NPCGen5e every 2 months. Most recently, Dungeon Roller was updated on October 21, 2026 and NPCGen5e on October 24, 2026.

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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.*