Comparison

Hex Map Maker vs Mirrorscape

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

Head to head
About

Hex Map Maker

Easily create and print old-school style RPG hex maps for tabletop games. Choose from various symbols and hex types, adjust map size, and save your creations locally. Print your maps to add custom details for your campaigns.

Highlights
  • Pointy-top or flat-top hexes
  • Customizable map size
  • Seven map symbols
  • Pinch-to-zoom and pan
  • Print map sections or full map
  • Save maps locally
  • Offline map creation
Features
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Easily make and print old-school style role-playing game hex maps! Hex Map Maker is designed to make maps similar to those from the old Dungeons & Dragons® Expert set for use in pen and paper role-playing games. Use the symbol picker to choose a symbol and then tap on the hexes to see your map take shape. Make a mistake? Just pick a different symbol and tap the hexes to change. Change hex types or map size without losing your current map! (Though it will look a little different as the rows and columns move around.) Features: * Choose from either pointy-top or flat-top hexes. * Make maps of any size by choosing the number of rows and columns from the menu. * Seven symbols to choose from: Mountains, Hills, Forest, Desert, Grassland, Water, and Blank. * Pinch and zoom or pan with two fingers to see the whole map or zoom in to focus on details. * Print whatever is on the screen -- so you can print the whole map or just a small portion. * Save your maps to local storage so you can carry your entire campaign in your pocket. * Print the map and then draw cities, roads, dungeons, rivers or anything else you need on it -- your imagination is the limit. Design help by Erika Cary (https://erikacary.com/). Dungeons & Dragons® is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC. For more information about Wizards of the Coast and current versions of their games, please visit their website at http://www.wizards.com/ .

About

Mirrorscape

Design and enhance tabletop RPG campaigns with custom 3D maps and augmented reality features. This app offers tools for world-building, dice rolling, and importing miniatures, perfect for D&D and Pathfinder.

Highlights
  • Custom fantasy map design
  • Augmented reality map viewing
  • 3D environment creation
  • Built-in dice roller
  • Hero Forge miniature import
  • Fog of War and dynamic lighting
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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The Ultimate DnD & Pathfinder 2e Companion • Design custom fantasy map layouts for dungeons and dragons games with our intuitive map maker tools and big selection of terrain tiles • Enhance gameplay with built-in DnD dice roller functionality • Import your custom Hero Forge miniatures for your campaigns • Perfect for 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Warhammer 40,000 and other tabletop battles [POWERFUL WORLD BUILDING TOOLS] • Design fantasy environments for pen and paper RPGs with detailed customization options • Craft immersive 3D dungeons, caverns, and villages with terrain elevation and interactive elements • Peer into buildings and play multi-levels with clipping planes • Create and customize battle maps with terrain, props and minis from top brands like Dwarven Forge, Reaper Minis and Fat Dragon Games [FREE TERRAIN, MINIS AND DICE] • Build the map of your dreams with free digital terrain from Dwarven Forge and Fat Dragon Games • Copy and paste terrain tiles to build on a massive scale • Get five free authentically painted and ready-to-play minis from Reaper Miniatures • Link your account and get 5 additional free minis from Hero Forge • Play any rule-set with a starter set of digital dice from d4 to d20 [ENHANCED GAMING WITH 3D AND AUGMENTED REALITY] • Experience your dungeons and dragons game in stunning AR • Place life-sized dragons and monsters on your table • View your battle maps in authentic 3D with realistic lighting and effects • Literally walk through your creations in AR life-scale! • Enter the PoV of your character and see the world from their perspective • Digital dice bounce off your actual tabletop in augmented reality! • Perfect for both in-person and remote tabletop gaming sessions [ADVANCED DUNGEON MASTER TOOLS] • Control Fog of War and dynamic lighting for immersive gameplay • Create custom encounter scenarios with our intuitive interface • Design and save multiple fantasy map layouts for your adventures • Manage complex battle scenarios with ease • Measurement tools ease building and combat • Share all your assets for free with your players! [CROSS-PLATFORM GAMING] • Play seamlessly across mobile, PC & Mac (Steam), and AR devices • Share your custom fantasy battle maps with other players • Connect with friends for remote tabletop gaming sessions • Sync your creations across devices [JOIN OUR GAMING COMMUNITY] • Easily share your dungeon maps with other game masters • Explore user-generated content for endless inspiration • Connect with fellow TTRPG enthusiasts • Access an expanding library of assets for your games Download Mirrorscape today and elevate your tabletop RPG experience with the most comprehensive world building and map maker tools available!

Screenshots

Hex Map Maker4 screens
Mirrorscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorscape at 4.2 against Hex Map Maker's 3.3. Hex Map Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Hex Map Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 84 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Hex Map Maker's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hex Map Maker ships an update fortnightly, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hex Map Maker versus Mirrorscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHex Map MakerMirrorscape
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (47 ratings)4.2 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better43.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4784 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael FriedmanMirrorscape Inc.

Customer experience

Hex Map Maker

All ratings47 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral21.3%
Negative25.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral23.1%
Negative10.3%

Mirrorscape

All ratings80 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral18.9%
Negative37.8%

Bugs and requests

Hex Map Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mirrorscape

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Unable to complete sign-up process
  • Verification code resets during account creation
  • Cannot delete account
  • Buttons are unresponsive
  • Infinite loading screen bug
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  • App resets during account creation
  • Login window closes immediately
  • Menus overlap and block each other
  • Mini placement not functioning
  • Search function not working
  • Low memory warning

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow account deletion
  • Improve mobile usability
  • Offer subscription model instead of microtransactions
  • Provide a desktop portal for layout
  • Make it easier to find assets
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  • Add dark mode
  • Improve text entry for login/signup
  • Add in-app help

In-app purchases

None

Hex Map Maker

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Mirrorscape

One-time9
  • ARCoin 80$1.00
  • ARCoin 400$5.00
  • ARCoins 800$9.00
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  • ARCoins 2400$24.00
  • ARCoins 4000$35.00
  • ARCoins 10,000$83.00
  • ARCoin 19400$169.00
  • ARCoin 30,900$269.00
  • ARcoin 42,400$369.00

Questions

Is Hex Map Maker free?
Hex Map Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirrorscape free?
Mirrorscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hex Map Maker or Mirrorscape?
Mirrorscape is rated higher. Hex Map Maker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.2 from 84 ratings.
Do Hex Map Maker or Mirrorscape have ads?
Mirrorscape shows ads; Hex Map Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Hex Map Maker or Mirrorscape?
Hex Map Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hex Map Maker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Mirrorscape on October 11, 2026.

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