# Mirrorscape vs DM ENGINE

The clearest difference is rating: Mirrorscape at 4.2 against DM ENGINE's 3.5. Mirrorscape also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). DM ENGINE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirrorscape sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DM ENGINE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mirrorscape holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mirrorscape has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Mirrorscape's written reviews are positive against 50% of DM ENGINE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mirrorscape ships an update every 2 weeks, DM ENGINE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirrorscape | DM ENGINE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirrorscape-tabletop-ar-maps/id1590209212/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm-engine/id6762107792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 271 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mirrorscape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590209214) | [Che-Lun Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888407385) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DM ENGINE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dm-engine/id6762107792)

An AI-powered Dungeon Master for D&D 5e, this app generates scenes, runs combat, and tracks your campaign. It offers a cinematic tabletop experience for solo or multiplayer games, with permanent character death and a reactive world.

**Highlights:** AI-generated scenes and NPC dialogue, Full D&D 5e combat simulation, Persistent campaign memory, Reactive living world, Permanent character death, Multiplayer support for up to four players

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mirrorscape free?

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

### Is DM ENGINE free?

DM ENGINE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mirrorscape or DM ENGINE?

Mirrorscape is rated higher. Mirrorscape averages 4.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while DM ENGINE averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mirrorscape or DM ENGINE have ads?

Mirrorscape shows ads; DM ENGINE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mirrorscape or DM ENGINE?

Mirrorscape ships an update every 2 weeks, and DM ENGINE every 4 days. Most recently, Mirrorscape was updated on October 11, 2026 and DM ENGINE on October 6, 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.*