# Dropout vs D&D Beyond

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropout at 99% against D&D Beyond's 54%. Dropout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). D&D Beyond's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and D&D Beyond sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77K and 91K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 54% of D&D Beyond's.

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropout | D&D Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** | [4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77K | **91K** |
| Positive reviews | **99.3% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #62 |
| Size | 68 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


### D&D Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-beyond/id1501810129)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #210 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Manage your Dungeons & Dragons characters, access your digital library of adventures and sourcebooks, and roll dice with a built-in dice roller. This app provides offline access to your content and tools to make gameplay faster and more convenient for players and Dungeon Masters alike.

**Highlights:** Digital character sheets, Built-in dice roller, Offline library access, Guided character creator, Monster stat lookup, Spell and item management

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Master Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Hero Annual | $25.99 | per year |
| Master Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| Valda’s Spire of Secrets:... | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Pugilist Class (2024) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valda’s Spire of Secrets | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Illrigger Revised | $14.99 | one-time |
| Grim Hollow: Player Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Eberron: Forge of the... | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster Manual | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Book of Many Things | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Master's Guide | $29.99 | one-time |
| Xanathar's Guide to Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player's Handbook | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monsters of the Multiverse | $29.99 | one-time |
| Player’s Handbook (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Heliana’s Guide to Monster... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Obojima: Tales from the... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monster Manual (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| The Griffon’s Saddlebag:... | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ravenloft: The Horrors Within | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lord of the Rings Roleplaying | $39.99 | one-time |
| Book of Ebon Tides | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful resource
- 👍 Best fit for purpose
- 🚀 Brilliant idea
- 👍 Crazy useful
- 👍 Great app to help keep track of things

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow online, barely usable offline
- 🔒 Can't play the game
- 🔒 Poor UI for perusing books
- 🐛 Styling broken on iPad
- 🔒 Paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Artificial character creation issues
- Inconsistent character sheet data
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan physical books
- More customization options
- Game log tracker
- Integrate ApplePay for subscription
- Ability to manage experience, levels, items, etc. within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Is D&D Beyond free?

D&D Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dropout or D&D Beyond?

Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while D&D Beyond averages 4.7 from 91K ratings.

### Do Dropout or D&D Beyond have ads?

D&D Beyond shows ads; Dropout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dropout or D&D Beyond?

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and D&D Beyond every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropout was updated on September 24, 2026 and D&D Beyond on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dropout or D&D Beyond?

Dropout currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and D&D Beyond at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*