# Cthulhu Master vs Mirrorscape

Cthulhu Master and Mirrorscape both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cthulhu Master's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's. Cthulhu Master also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mirrorscape's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cthulhu Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Cthulhu Master against 4.1 for Mirrorscape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirrorscape has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cthulhu Master's written reviews are positive against 43% of Mirrorscape's.

Cthulhu Master ships an update every 18 months, Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cthulhu Master | Mirrorscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-master/id1505585709/reviews) | **[4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Vlchez Domnguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499623365) | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) |

## What reviewers say

### Cthulhu Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-master/id1505585709)

This tool helps you create and manage campaigns for Cthulhu RPGs. Organize characters, NPCs, monsters, locations, and events. It also includes player aids and a chat room for dice rolls.

**Highlights:** Campaign creation, Character management, NPC and monster management, Location and event organization, Player aids, Dice roll chat room

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Cthulhu Master free?

Cthulhu Master 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, Cthulhu Master or Mirrorscape?

Mirrorscape is rated higher. Cthulhu Master averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mirrorscape averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.

### Do Cthulhu Master or Mirrorscape have ads?

Both Cthulhu Master and Mirrorscape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cthulhu Master or Mirrorscape?

Cthulhu Master ships an update every 18 months, and Mirrorscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cthulhu Master was updated on October 11, 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.*