# Calamus vs Elderbrain Soundscapes

The clearest difference is rating: Elderbrain Soundscapes at 4.5 against Calamus's 3.3. Elderbrain Soundscapes also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Calamus's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calamus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Elderbrain Soundscapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elderbrain Soundscapes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calamus has 83 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Calamus's written reviews are positive against 71% of Elderbrain Soundscapes's.

Calamus ships an update monthly, Elderbrain Soundscapes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calamus | Elderbrain Soundscapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364/reviews) | **[4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderbrain-soundscapes/id1523853378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) | [Elderbrain Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614079517) |

## What reviewers say

### Calamus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364)

Create expansive battlemaps with hand-drawn tiles for tabletop RPGs. Design custom character tokens and host real-time games where players can move their own pieces. Engage in robust chat, sending messages as yourself or any in-game token.

**Highlights:** Create large battlemaps, Dozens of hand-drawn tiles, Custom PC, NPC, FOE tokens, Host real-time games, Player character movement, Robust in-game chat, Send messages as tokens

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calamus Player Only | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Version - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Calamus Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Full Version - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Calamus Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| More Tokens Slots (12) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Tokens Slots (30) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Tokens Slots (24) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Epic Token Icons | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2x2 Token Ring | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Map Slots (6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Tokens Slots (6) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Roommaker | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Epic Token Rings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Player Enhanced Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Pretty interface and icons
- 👍 Easy to start making maps
- 💡 Great for D&D campaigns
- 👍 Good art style
- 🚀 Fast to fix bugs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult to correct mistakes
- ❌ No undo option
- ❌ Clunky with Apple Pencil
- ❌ Missing assets even with subscription
- ❌ Walls erase when removing objects

**Reported bugs**

- No undo option
- Walls erase when removing objects
- Rune password login issues
- Water turns light blue when saving/cropping
- App repeatedly asks for password

**Requested features**

- Add undo option
- Improve Apple Pencil support
- Add more assets like columns
- Add desert themed items
- Add steering wheel and crows nest


### Elderbrain Soundscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderbrain-soundscapes/id1523853378)

Enhance tabletop role-playing games with dynamic, location-specific background ambiences. Each soundscape features a unique blend of sounds that change randomly, creating an immersive atmosphere for players. New soundscapes are continuously released.

**Highlights:** Dynamic, location-specific soundscapes, Infinitely unique ambient backgrounds, Timed events for weather and time changes, 5.1 surround sound, Continuous updates with new soundscapes, Compatible with any TTRPG setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calamus free?

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

### Is Elderbrain Soundscapes free?

Elderbrain Soundscapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calamus or Elderbrain Soundscapes?

Elderbrain Soundscapes is rated higher. Calamus averages 3.3 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Elderbrain Soundscapes averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Calamus or Elderbrain Soundscapes have ads?

Neither Calamus nor Elderbrain Soundscapes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calamus or Elderbrain Soundscapes?

Calamus ships an update monthly, and Elderbrain Soundscapes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calamus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elderbrain Soundscapes on October 24, 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.*