# Dungeon Roller vs Elderbrain Soundscapes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elderbrain Soundscapes at none against Dungeon Roller's 19. Dungeon Roller's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (111 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Roller sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Elderbrain Soundscapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Dungeon Roller against 4.5 for Elderbrain Soundscapes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeon Roller has 111 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Dungeon Roller's written reviews are positive against 71% of Elderbrain Soundscapes's.

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, Elderbrain Soundscapes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Roller | Elderbrain Soundscapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-roller-rpg-generator/id1128036971/reviews) | **[4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderbrain-soundscapes/id1523853378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Elderbrain Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614079517) |

## 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)


### Elderbrain Soundscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderbrain-soundscapes/id1523853378)

Enhance tabletop role-playing games with dynamic, location-specific background ambiences. Each soundscape features a unique blend of sounds that change randomly, creating an immersive atmosphere for players. New soundscapes are continuously released.

**Highlights:** Dynamic, location-specific soundscapes, Infinitely unique ambient backgrounds, Timed events for weather and time changes, 5.1 surround sound, Continuous updates with new soundscapes, Compatible with any TTRPG setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Roller free?

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

### Is Elderbrain Soundscapes free?

Elderbrain Soundscapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Roller or Elderbrain Soundscapes?

Elderbrain Soundscapes is rated higher. Dungeon Roller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Elderbrain Soundscapes averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Roller or Elderbrain Soundscapes have ads?

Neither Dungeon Roller nor Elderbrain Soundscapes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Roller or Elderbrain Soundscapes?

Dungeon Roller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elderbrain Soundscapes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dungeon Roller was updated on October 21, 2026 and Elderbrain Soundscapes 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.*