# Calamus vs Mirrorscape

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorscape at 4.1 against Calamus's 3.3. Mirrorscape also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 33%). Calamus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calamus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Calamus's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's.

Calamus ships an update monthly, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calamus | Mirrorscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364/reviews) | **[4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) |

## 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


### 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 Calamus free?

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

### Is Mirrorscape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calamus or Mirrorscape?

Mirrorscape is rated higher. Calamus averages 3.3 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.

### Do Calamus or Mirrorscape have ads?

Mirrorscape shows ads; Calamus does not.

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

Calamus ships an update monthly, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calamus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mirrorscape 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.*