# Calamus vs PrismScroll Phoenix

The clearest difference is rating: Calamus at 3.3 against PrismScroll Phoenix's 1.6. Calamus also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (83 vs 8). PrismScroll Phoenix's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calamus sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PrismScroll Phoenix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calamus holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calamus has 83 ratings behind it against 8, 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 0% of PrismScroll Phoenix's.

Calamus ships an update monthly, PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calamus | PrismScroll Phoenix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calamus/id1457518364/reviews)** | [1.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-phoenix/id1667340828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **32.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [TrapStreet Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457518363) | [Samuel Harmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200962193) |

## 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


### PrismScroll Phoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-phoenix/id1667340828)

This app is a powerful tool for tabletop roleplaying games, allowing you to manage characters and game systems. It offers automatic calculations, a customizable digital character sheet, and advanced automation for character creation and leveling up. Create new classes, items, or explore unlimited character options with its advanced features.

**Highlights:** Character and game system management, Automatic calculations, Customizable digital character sheet, Advanced automation for character creation, Custom creator for new classes and items, Searchable compendium, Unlimited character creation (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrismPro 1-YR Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calamus free?

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

### Is PrismScroll Phoenix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calamus or PrismScroll Phoenix?

Calamus is rated higher. Calamus averages 3.3 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while PrismScroll Phoenix averages 1.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Calamus or PrismScroll Phoenix have ads?

Neither Calamus nor PrismScroll Phoenix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calamus or PrismScroll Phoenix?

Calamus ships an update monthly, and PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calamus was updated on October 14, 2026 and PrismScroll Phoenix on October 17, 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.*