DriveThruRPG Library vs MapMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveThruRPG Library
Easily sync and organize your entire collection of RPG files on your mobile device. Keep your digital library updated automatically and access any file with your preferred viewer. Access purchases from various OneBookShelf sites.
- Sync entire library to device
- Organize by publisher/rule system
- Custom collection organization
- Automatic file updates
- Open files in favorite viewer
- Access OneBookShelf purchases
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This app allows you to sync your DriveThruRPG Library easily to your mobile device and keep it organized for easy access. - Sync your entire Library to your device easily. - Organize all of your RPG files by publisher and/or by rule system. - Organize your library using custom Collections that you define. - Automatically keep your files up to date. When you run a Library sync in the app, it can download new files for any titles that publishers have updated since your last download. - Click to Open any file in your favorite viewer. - Get files you've purchased at any OneBookShelf site, including DriveThruRPG, RPGNow, WargameVault, DMsGuild, DriveThruComics, DriveThruFiction, and more.
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.
- Custom battle map creation
- Designed for Dungeon Masters
- Apple Pencil support
- Import Dungeondraft assets
- User-friendly interface
- Offline mode
- Regular updates
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MapMe at 4.5 against DriveThruRPG Library's 3.3. MapMe also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 29%). DriveThruRPG Library's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. DriveThruRPG Library asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DriveThruRPG Library's written reviews are positive against 58% of MapMe's.
DriveThruRPG Library ships an update every 9 months, MapMe every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveThruRPG Library | MapMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 333 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OneBookShelf, Inc. | Ferdinand Werner |
Customer experience
DriveThruRPG Library
MapMe
In-app purchases
DriveThruRPG Library
No in-app purchases
MapMe
- MapMe Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
- MapMe Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- MapMe Plus - Infinity$149.99
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