# DashPanel vs Ardent Roleplay

The clearest difference is rating: DashPanel at 3.6 against Ardent Roleplay's 2.7. DashPanel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (124 vs 7). Ardent Roleplay's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DashPanel sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Ardent Roleplay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DashPanel holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DashPanel has 124 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of DashPanel's written reviews are positive against 43% of Ardent Roleplay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DashPanel | Ardent Roleplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardent-roleplay/id1470008762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Deininger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894379) | [Ardacious Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466731877) |

## What reviewers say

### DashPanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashpanel/id1441894380)

Create custom dashboard displays and virtual button boxes for your favorite PC racing simulators. Monitor critical game data and trigger in-game actions with customizable layouts. A demo version is available to test compatibility.

**Highlights:** Customizable dashboard displays, Virtual button box functionality, Powerful layout editor, Download and share layouts, Real-time critical data display

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Full Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeamNG.drive Full Data | $1.99 | one-time |
| Assetto Corsa Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| rFactor Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Codemasters Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| PCARS Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| SimBin/Sector3 Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| iRacing Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forza Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truck Simulator Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Button Box Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator Full Data | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 👍 Great presets
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with certain games
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Lags or freezes
- 🐛 Certain features don't work
- 🐛 Demo mode issues

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to certain games
- Freezes or crashes
- Certain features not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Unreliable connection to game servers

**Requested features**

- Add support for more racing games
- Improve compatibility with consoles
- Add more customization options
- Implement live timing/telemetry features
- Add support for more data points (e.g. engine temp, tire wear)


### Ardent Roleplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ardent-roleplay/id1470008762)

Enhance tabletop role-playing games with animated creatures, characters, and environments. Play as a character, experiencing campaigns from their perspective, or act as a Game Master to build custom encounters and manage your game world.

**Highlights:** Animated creatures, characters, and scenery, Player perspective view, Game Master Creation Kit, Character customization, In-app messaging for GMs, Interactive environments and objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Master Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Game Master Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Player Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Game Master Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Game Master Pro Subscription | $249.99 | per year |
| Stash Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cache Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Trove Pack | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DashPanel free?

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

### Is Ardent Roleplay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DashPanel or Ardent Roleplay?

DashPanel is rated higher. DashPanel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Ardent Roleplay averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do DashPanel or Ardent Roleplay have ads?

Ardent Roleplay shows ads; DashPanel does not.

### Which is updated more often, DashPanel or Ardent Roleplay?

DashPanel ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ardent Roleplay every 4 weeks. Most recently, DashPanel was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ardent Roleplay on October 1, 2026.

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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.*