# Calamus vs Game Master's Toolkit 5e

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Master's Toolkit 5e at 99% against Calamus's 33%. Game Master's Toolkit 5e also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). Calamus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calamus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Game Master's Toolkit 5e sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Master's Toolkit 5e holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Calamus's written reviews are positive against 99% of Game Master's Toolkit 5e's.

Calamus ships an update monthly, Game Master's Toolkit 5e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calamus | Game Master's Toolkit 5e |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364/reviews) | **[4.8 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-masters-toolkit-5e/id1528248704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **98.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) | [Michael Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528248706) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| All Epic Token Icons | $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


### Game Master's Toolkit 5e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-masters-toolkit-5e/id1528248704)

This app generates random content for tabletop roleplaying games, including monsters, NPCs, quests, and magic items. It offers tools for combat preparation, puzzles, and a dice simulator. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced customization and export features.

**Highlights:** Generate random monsters, NPCs, and cities, Create quests, treasure, and villains, Design dungeons and traps, Generate magic items, Quick generator for names and rumors, Party cheat sheet and initiative tracker, Dice simulator and rule reference

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Useful tools and generators
- 🎨 Helpful for DMs and GMs
- 💰 Reasonable premium price
- 🎶 Useful sound effects and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding saved items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save
- Dice roller feature not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add initiative tracking
- Allow editing of generated content
- Implement cloud sync for saved data
- Expand race and NPC options
- Add more puzzle and mini-game options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calamus free?

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

### Is Game Master's Toolkit 5e free?

Game Master's Toolkit 5e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calamus or Game Master's Toolkit 5e?

Game Master's Toolkit 5e is rated higher. Calamus averages 3.3 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Game Master's Toolkit 5e averages 4.8 from 206 ratings.

### Do Calamus or Game Master's Toolkit 5e have ads?

Neither Calamus nor Game Master's Toolkit 5e shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calamus or Game Master's Toolkit 5e?

Calamus ships an update monthly, and Game Master's Toolkit 5e every 2 months. Most recently, Calamus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Game Master's Toolkit 5e on November 3, 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.*