Comparison

PrismScrollDM vs Forgotten

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

Head to head
About

PrismScrollDM

This app serves as a digital DM screen and resource hub for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition games. It offers customizable tiles for quick access to game information, including encounter tables, conditions, and item prices, streamlining gameplay for Dungeon Masters.

Highlights
  • Customizable DM resource screen with 75+ resources
  • Scientific style roll calculator
  • Campaign creator for managing games
  • Character web for campaign relationships
  • Spell cards with quick roll options
  • Equipment cards for weapons and armor
  • Monster cards with stats and abilities
Features
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PrismScrollDM will be the one-stop shop for your storytelling needs in all your Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition games. As the first tool, PrismScrollDM acts as your mobile, paperless, and essentially limitless DM Screen on the go! Customize the different tiles to fit your specific needs for each game you manage. With the ability to hide or show all the information, declutter your working area so that you only see the important information, but still have access to everything within a few taps if the need arises. Some of the starting options that we offer include Encounter tables, Conditions, Item Prices, and so many more of the minor rules that everyone tends to forget while playing. The PrismScrollDM Screen will smooth out your games and eliminate the struggle of trying to find that random page with that small rule that decides the crazy outcome of if your adventurers will ascend to godhood. Features 1. Customizable DM resource screen with over 75 different resources, including things like roll tables/reference tables/npc generators/and much more! 2. Scientific style roll calculator for all of your quick calculation needs 3. Campaign creator that allows you to manage your different games and tailor your tools to your specific game needs 4. A character web feature that allows you create the bigger picture of your campaign relationships, NPC's and players! 5. Spell cards for each spell from the Players Handbook, Xanathars, and Sword Coast Adventures Guide with quick roll options 6. Equipment cards for all of the standard martial/simple ranged/melee weapons, armor, and items with quick roll options for the weapons 8. Monster cards that include all the respective actions/abilities/stats/traits Let us know what you think! We would love to hear from you and we thank you in advance: 1. Our website, prismscroll.com 2. reviews, we always respond! 3. Instagram (@prismscroll) 4. twitter (@prismscroll) 5. facebook (@prismscroll)

About

Forgotten

Embark on an epic text-based adventure inspired by D&D. Your choices shape the narrative and character development in a world with over 1000 unique scenes. Explore, find items, and overcome challenges in this immersive RPG.

Highlights
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Character customization
  • Over 1000 unique scenes
  • Item and weapon discovery
  • Customizable text size
  • D&D inspired gameplay
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Welcome to an epic adventure in a CYOF (Choose Your Own Fantasy), DnD-inspired (Dungeons and Dragons) RPG (Role-Playing Game) on your mobile device! In this immersive game, you play as a half-elf, navigating through a classic RPG world filled with danger, mystery, and excitement. One of the standout features of the game is the power of your choices. Every decision you make has a real impact on the story, shaping its direction and outcomes. Your choices matter, and the consequences of your actions ripple through the game, creating a dynamic and ever-changing narrative. As you progress, you have the opportunity to shape your character's playstyle. Whether you rely on brute force, charming charisma, or stealthy tactics, you can customize your character to suit your preferred approach. Your character truly becomes your own, and your decisions in how you develop them have a direct influence on how you overcome challenges and interact with the world. This game is a Fan Hobby project, created with passion and dedication to deliver an authentic RPG experience. There's not a big commercial enterprise behind it, but rather a labor of love that aims to bring joy to fellow RPG enthusiasts. Explore the world and uncover interesting items and powerful weapons that can aid you on your quest. From enchanted artifacts to legendary blades, your discoveries can enhance your abilities and help you overcome formidable foes. With over 1000 unique scenes, the game offers a vast and rich world to explore. From treacherous dungeons to lush forests, bustling cities to ancient ruins, you'll embark on a thrilling quest filled with challenging encounters, intriguing quests, and memorable characters. Along the way, you'll face tough moral dilemmas that will test your courage, wisdom, and judgment. The game offers customizable text size and font options, allowing you to personalize your reading experience to match your preferences. No more straining your eyes or struggling with small text! To get a taste of the adventure, the first chapter is available for free, allowing you to experience the game before deciding to unlock the full version with a one-time purchase. No ads or in-app purchases, just a complete and unforgettable RPG experience! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in this CYOF, DnD-inspired RPG? Your destiny awaits as you shape the story, find intriguing items and weapons, and uncover the secrets of the world. Download now and join us on this Fan Hobby project! Music credits: Adventure (remaster) by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) The Great Battle by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Darren Curtis https://www.darrencurtismusic.com

Screenshots

PrismScrollDM4 screens
Forgotten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Forgotten at Free against PrismScrollDM's $2.99. Forgotten also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). PrismScrollDM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Forgotten is free to download; PrismScrollDM costs $2.99 up front. Forgotten sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PrismScrollDM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrismScrollDM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of PrismScrollDM's written reviews are positive against 67% of Forgotten's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrismScrollDM ships an update monthly, Forgotten every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PrismScrollDM versus Forgotten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrismScrollDMForgotten
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (217 ratings) — better4.5 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings217221 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSamuel HarmonNicholas Lindboe

Customer experience

PrismScrollDM

All ratings217 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative2.2%

Forgotten

All ratings194 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

PrismScrollDM

From 217 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great DM tool
  • 💡 Highly customizable
  • 👍 Organizes campaigns well
  • 👍 Useful for home-brew DMs
  • 👍 Simplifies DMing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when adding conditions
  • 🐛 Navigation can be confusing
  • 🐛 Importing files not working
  • 🐛 Issues with ability cards scrolling
  • 🐛 Search bar blocks out

Forgotten

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Interesting story and concept
  • 👍 Good value for paid content
  • 👍 Clear interface guidance
  • 👍 Works well with VoiceOver

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Confusing dice roll mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent spelling and grammar errors
  • 🐛 High failure rate on dice rolls
  • 🐛 Linear story path
  • 🐛 Paywall after initial chapters

Bugs and requests

PrismScrollDM

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when adding/removing conditions
  • Characters' info not always updating
  • Icon changes to unselected one
  • Crashes when editing a character without an icon
  • Cannot scroll down on ability cards on iPad
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  • Ability cards not searchable on iPhone
  • Stuck on Custom > Select Color in campaign creator on iPad Pro
  • Occasional errors in rules
  • Party characters don't stick between sessions
  • Cannot add custom equipment
  • Cannot add homebrewed NPCs to encounters
  • Cannot scroll down on notes
  • Cannot scroll down on character sheets
  • Import XML not working
  • Import PDF not working
  • Cannot resize icons on DM screen
  • Text on panels broken and incomplete
  • Custom campaign type button missing

Requested features

33 requests
  • Custom icons for conditions
  • Compendium types
  • Add multiple characters to encounters at once
  • Change size of character bubbles
  • Cloud sync or copy campaign to another device
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  • Edit screens and campaign cards
  • Better way to add maps
  • Create maps within the app
  • Roll initiative for monsters
  • Add Dragon of Icespire Peak module
  • Change relationships in character web (more than three levels)
  • More than three levels for character web relationships
  • Take ideas from Encounter+ app
  • Drag and drop for initiative in fights
  • Refine notes feature for sessions (like journal)
  • Create custom items/spells
  • Include monster stat blocks
  • Resize icons on DM screen
  • Organize compendium by challenge rating and monster type
  • Import features for monsters
  • Scroll down on ability cards
  • Search for specific items
  • PC and enemy NPC sheets
  • Encounter DC calculators
  • Ethnic name generators
  • Battle map mode
  • Keep track of campaign quests, locations, DM-made items
  • Spell lists
  • Monster manual section
  • Change size of tiles for text to fit
  • Custom campaign type option
  • Session creation options
  • Add new content

Forgotten

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Inventory screen and attribute buttons not labeled for VoiceOver
  • Character selection screen unplayable (no continue button)
  • Start button not showing up
  • Character select bug not fixed
  • Broken dialogue
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  • Final achievements not awarded

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more languages (e.g., Portuguese, Russian)
  • Add voice acting
  • Option to watch ads for free players
  • More explanation for dice rolls
  • Save progress before fatal choices
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  • More free content or options for free players
  • More content updates and new chapters
  • Clarify total number of chapters

In-app purchases

None

PrismScrollDM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Forgotten

One-time1
  • Unlock all chapters$2.99

Questions

Is PrismScrollDM free?
PrismScrollDM costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forgotten free?
Forgotten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrismScrollDM or Forgotten?
PrismScrollDM is rated higher. PrismScrollDM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Forgotten averages 4.5 from 221 ratings.
Do PrismScrollDM or Forgotten have ads?
Neither PrismScrollDM nor Forgotten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrismScrollDM or Forgotten?
PrismScrollDM ships an update monthly, and Forgotten every 4 weeks. Most recently, PrismScrollDM was updated on October 26, 2026 and Forgotten on October 23, 2026.

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