Comparison

Character Sheet vs MapMe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Character Sheet

Manage all your tabletop RPG character data in one place. Track attributes, inventory, spells, and more with automatic updates and a built-in dice roller. Create custom items and journal entries to enhance your game.

Highlights
  • Attribute tracking
  • Automatic data syncing
  • Dice roller
  • Customizable journal
  • Inventory management
  • Custom item shop
  • Magic and spell tracking
Features
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A great helper app to keep track of your tabletop RPG character data. Intended for people familiar with tabletop RPG games, this app has several features to help you with tracking your character's data: - Keep track of all those numbers (all attributes in one convenient place) - Automatically update data (all attributes are synced automatically when modified) - Dice roller (a fancy way to roll any combination of dice you want) - Journal (with the option to enter your own custom entries and features) - Inventory (keep track of weight, gold, and several common items) - Custom Shop (create your own custom items and share them between characters) - Magic (track Mana by Value or Slots, and use notes for spells) - Multiple characters support - No ads! (because that would ruin your immersion)

About

MapMe

Design immersive battle maps for Dungeons & Dragons with this intuitive map maker. Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil support, it allows for offline creation and importing of custom assets. Regular updates and a user-driven roadmap ensure continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Custom battle map creation
  • Designed for Dungeon Masters
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Import Dungeondraft assets
  • User-friendly interface
  • Offline mode
  • Regular updates
Features
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Create Stunning DnD Battle Maps with MapMe – The Ultimate DnD Map Maker MapMe is the perfect DnD map maker for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters who want to build immersive Dungeons & Dragons battle maps with ease. Whether you’re designing a battlemap for your next session or crafting detailed worlds, MapMe gives you the tools to bring your vision to life. Why Choose MapMe? - Powerful DnD Map Maker – Create custom battle maps effortlessly. - Designed for Dungeon Masters & Game Masters – Build Dungeons & Dragons worlds your way. - Optimized for iPad – Smooth, intuitive experience with Apple Pencil support. - Import Dungeondraft Assets – Use your favorite mapmaker resources. - User-Friendly Interface – Fast, efficient, and easy-to-use map maker tools. - Offline Mode – Design battle maps anytime, anywhere. - Regular Updates – New features based on user feedback. - Interactive Roadmap – Vote for the features you want next. Built for RPG Players & Dungeon Masters As a passionate Dungeon Master, I created MapMe to make DnD map making simple, powerful, and fun. Whether you’re building an epic battlemap or designing a new Dungeons & Dragons setting, MapMe is your go-to map maker. Download MapMe today and start crafting DnD battle maps that bring your adventures to life!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Character Sheet at none against MapMe's shown. Character Sheet also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 58%) and ratings volume (275 vs 26). MapMe's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Character Sheet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Character Sheet has 275 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Character Sheet's written reviews are positive against 58% of MapMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Character Sheet ships an update every 6 weeks, MapMe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Character Sheet versus MapMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharacter SheetMapMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (275 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings275 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB333 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaydream SoftwareFerdinand Werner

Customer experience

Character Sheet

All ratings275 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.1%

MapMe

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Character Sheet

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inventory weight tracker not working correctly
  • Spells and background info disappearing after updates
  • Permanent loading screen issue for some users
  • Inability to delete old/unwanted characters

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to move/reorder spells, notes, and inventory items
  • Support for multiclassing and dual classes
  • Option to import/upload custom character images
  • Separate sections for prepared spells and known spells
  • Tracking for temporary HP and HP max reduction
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  • Customizable attack options, including natural/unarmed attacks
  • Ability to add/edit custom items and equipment
  • Saving throw proficiency section
  • Landscape mode support for better readability

MapMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Character Sheet

One-time4
  • Custom Shop$1.99
  • Custom Template$2.99
  • Premium User$8.99
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  • Generous Premium User$16.99
3 purchases

MapMe

Subscriptions2
  • MapMe Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MapMe Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • MapMe Plus - Infinity$149.99

Questions

Is Character Sheet free?
Character Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapMe free?
MapMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Character Sheet or MapMe?
MapMe is rated higher. Character Sheet averages 4.2 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while MapMe averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do Character Sheet or MapMe have ads?
MapMe shows ads; Character Sheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Character Sheet or MapMe?
Character Sheet ships an update every 6 weeks, and MapMe every 11 days. Most recently, Character Sheet was updated on October 2, 2026 and MapMe on September 29, 2026.

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