Comparison

epicGM vs MapMe

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

Head to head
About

epicGM

This app serves as a digital DM screen, battlemap, and compendium for tabletop role-playing games. It helps manage game notes, track combat encounters, and quickly look up game information. Users can also import and export campaign data.

Highlights
  • Digital DM notes with maps and images
  • Combat tracker for health and initiative
  • Quick compendium lookup
  • Interactive battlemap with tokens
  • XML and Dropbox support for data import/export
Features
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epicGM is a digital dm screen, compendium and battlemap for your RPG needs. DM Notes Create DM notes, add maps and images and quick links to monsters. Notes also allow you to create Random Tables that add rolled encounters to combat. Combat Tracker Easily tracks PC and Monsters health and initiative. The combat tracker allows you to quickly view monsters stats and roll attack and damage dice. Compendium Offers a quick look up allowing you to search for anything from the compendium by name. Battlemap Run combat by loading images as a battle map. Add PC and Monster tokens and quickly assign AOE damage with Dice Nodes. XML and Dropbox Support Import and export compendiums or campaign notes via XML. Also supports FightClub PC xmls In-App Purchase The App is free to download but you are limited to 3 campaigns with 3 adventures each. In-App purchases unlock additional features and perks. *The app only comes with open 5e content and you will need to import or add additional content.

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

epicGM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: epicGM at none against MapMe's shown. epicGM also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (99 vs 26). MapMe's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). 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. epicGM sells 8 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of epicGM's written reviews are positive against 58% of MapMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

epicGM ships an update every 2 months, MapMe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
epicGM versus MapMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterepicGMMapMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (99 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB333 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStanley SisonFerdinand Werner

Customer experience

epicGM

All ratings99 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral21.1%
Negative42.1%

MapMe

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

epicGM

One-time8
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • BGM Atmosphere$1.99
  • BGM Combat$1.99
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  • BGM Location$1.99
  • Premium2 variants$2.99
  • Map Tool Addon$2.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
  • Large Donation$4.99
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 epicGM free?
epicGM 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, epicGM or MapMe?
MapMe is rated higher. epicGM averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while MapMe averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do epicGM or MapMe have ads?
MapMe shows ads; epicGM does not.
Which is updated more often, epicGM or MapMe?
epicGM ships an update every 2 months, and MapMe every 11 days. Most recently, epicGM was updated on September 29, 2026 and MapMe on October 14, 2026.

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