# BeastMaker vs Mirrorscape

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorscape at 4.2 against BeastMaker's 3.5. Mirrorscape also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (84 vs 2). BeastMaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BeastMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirrorscape has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BeastMaker ships an update every 14 months, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeastMaker | Mirrorscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastmaker/id1448114008/reviews) | **[4.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Art Gorski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086485068) | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) |

## What reviewers say

### BeastMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastmaker/id1448114008)

Design and save a collection of creatures based on a tabletop roleplaying game's rules. Explore different worlds and terrains, generating random beasts or customizing them within set parameters.

**Highlights:** Create and store animal collections, Utilize Traveller5 design sequence, Automatic world saving and restoration, Terrain views for each world, Beast descriptions and encounter tables, Random beast generation with customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mirrorscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCoin 80 | $1.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 400 | $5.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 800 | $9.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 2400 | $24.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 4000 | $35.00 | one-time |
| ARCoins 10,000 | $83.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 19400 | $169.00 | one-time |
| ARCoin 30,900 | $269.00 | one-time |
| ARcoin 42,400 | $369.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing graphics and visuals
- 💡 Innovative AR capabilities
- 🚀 Fast and intuitive map building
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Great potential for tabletop gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unusable sign-up process
- 💸 Expensive microtransactions
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to complete sign-up process
- Verification code resets during account creation
- Cannot delete account
- Buttons are unresponsive
- Infinite loading screen bug

**Requested features**

- Allow account deletion
- Improve mobile usability
- Offer subscription model instead of microtransactions
- Provide a desktop portal for layout
- Make it easier to find assets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeastMaker free?

BeastMaker 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, BeastMaker or Mirrorscape?

Mirrorscape is rated higher. BeastMaker averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.2 from 84 ratings.

### Do BeastMaker or Mirrorscape have ads?

Mirrorscape shows ads; BeastMaker does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeastMaker or Mirrorscape?

BeastMaker ships an update every 14 months, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeastMaker was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mirrorscape on October 15, 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.*