# Dungeon Roller vs Calamus

The clearest difference is rating: Dungeon Roller at 4.4 against Calamus's 3.3. Dungeon Roller also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%). Calamus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Roller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Calamus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dungeon Roller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Dungeon Roller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Calamus's.

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, Calamus monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Roller | Calamus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971/reviews)** | [3.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| 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 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)


### Calamus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364)

Create expansive battlemaps with hand-drawn tiles for tabletop RPGs. Design custom character tokens and host real-time games where players can move their own pieces. Engage in robust chat, sending messages as yourself or any in-game token.

**Highlights:** Create large battlemaps, Dozens of hand-drawn tiles, Custom PC, NPC, FOE tokens, Host real-time games, Player character movement, Robust in-game chat, Send messages as tokens

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calamus Player Only | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Version - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Calamus Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Full Version - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Calamus Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| All Epic Token Icons | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Tokens Slots (6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Roommaker | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Epic Token Rings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Player Enhanced Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Pretty interface and icons
- 👍 Easy to start making maps
- 💡 Great for D&D campaigns
- 👍 Good art style
- 🚀 Fast to fix bugs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult to correct mistakes
- ❌ No undo option
- ❌ Clunky with Apple Pencil
- ❌ Missing assets even with subscription
- ❌ Walls erase when removing objects

**Reported bugs**

- No undo option
- Walls erase when removing objects
- Rune password login issues
- Water turns light blue when saving/cropping
- App repeatedly asks for password

**Requested features**

- Add undo option
- Improve Apple Pencil support
- Add more assets like columns
- Add desert themed items
- Add steering wheel and crows nest


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Roller free?

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

### Is Calamus free?

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

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

Dungeon Roller is rated higher. Dungeon Roller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Calamus averages 3.3 from 83 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Roller or Calamus have ads?

Neither Dungeon Roller nor Calamus shows ads.

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

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calamus monthly. Most recently, Dungeon Roller was updated on November 2, 2026 and Calamus on November 2, 2026.

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