HeroQuest vs ArcaneMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeroQuest
This app serves as a digital Game Master for the HeroQuest tabletop game, narrating quests, revealing dangers, and tracking progress. It allows players to digitally manage character stats and experience spells and artifacts.
- Narrated quest instructions
- Sound effects and dungeon atmosphere
- Digital character stat tracking
- Quest event tracking
- On-screen spell and artifact effects
- Guided gameplay for new players
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COMPANION APP ONLY. HEROQUEST GAME SYSTEM REQUIRED TO PLAY. Meet your new Game Master. The free HeroQuest Companion App allows you to run your next tabletop game session so everyone can play as heroes! The app takes on the role of Zargon using the onscreen quest map. Additional features include: • Narrated quest instructions, sound effects, and dungeon atmosphere • Dangers are revealed as the heroes explore dungeons • Quest events are tracked along with game progress • Players can record character Mind and Body Points digitally in-app • Spells and artifact effects are cast and triggered on screen • New players are guided through key aspects of gameplay such as movement, actions, searching for treasure, and more
ArcaneMaster
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ArcaneMaster is a creative companion for building immersive fantasy moods through music, ambience, and atmosphere. Whether you are writing, daydreaming, relaxing, or shaping your next world, ArcaneMaster helps you create a richer experience with sounds and scenes inspired by magic, mystery, adventure, and wonder. With ArcaneMaster, you can explore and combine audio elements designed to support: fantasy-inspired moods ambient listening sessions creative writing and worldbuilding roleplay and storytelling moments focus, relaxation, and escapism The app is designed to feel simple, atmospheric, and inspiring, so you can spend less time navigating and more time creating the vibe you want. Why users love ArcaneMaster: immersive fantasy atmosphere easy-to-use creative experience ideal for storytelling and imagination relaxing and inspiring sound environments built for quick sessions or longer listening moments ArcaneMaster is perfect for anyone who loves fantasy worlds and wants an easy way to create a magical audio space anytime. Download ArcaneMaster and bring your imagination to life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HeroQuest at 13.0 against ArcaneMaster's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HeroQuest | ArcaneMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (221 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 221 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 560 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasbro, Inc. | Adameddine Inajjar |
Bugs and requests
HeroQuest
Reported bugs
9 issues- Hypnotic Blaze not working
- Traps not detected properly
- Monsters can move through furniture
- Spells not working as expected
- Quests glitching
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- Crashes on loading
- Buggy and stuck
- Doesn't work on iPad
- No sound
Requested features
10 requests- Allow random monster targeting
- Add Jungles of Delthrak expansion
- Implement landscape mode
- Add online/remote play
- Implement quest/dungeon builder
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- Add more difficult monsters
- Allow monsters to roll defense dice
- Add character customization
- Implement save/load functionality
- Add the Knight character
ArcaneMaster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HeroQuest
No in-app purchases
ArcaneMaster
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HeroQuest free?
Is ArcaneMaster free?
Do HeroQuest or ArcaneMaster have ads?
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