# MapMe vs D&D Character

The clearest difference is review sentiment: D&D Character at 100% against MapMe's 58%. D&D Character also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). MapMe's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and D&D Character sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

D&D Character holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapMe has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of MapMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of D&D Character's.

MapMe ships an update every 11 days, D&D Character every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapMe | D&D Character |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapme-map-maker-for-dnd-5e/id1597773803/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-character/id1641567903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ferdinand Werner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497700819) | [Ethan Waters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578339744) |

## What reviewers say

### MapMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapme-map-maker-for-dnd-5e/id1597773803)

Design immersive battle maps for Dungeons & Dragons with this intuitive map maker. Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil support, it allows for offline creation and importing of custom assets. Regular updates and a user-driven roadmap ensure continuous improvement.

**Highlights:** Custom battle map creation, Designed for Dungeon Masters, Apple Pencil support, Import Dungeondraft assets, User-friendly interface, Offline mode, Regular updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MapMe Plus Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| MapMe Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| MapMe Plus - Infinity | $149.99 | one-time |


### D&D Character

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-and-d-character/id1641567903)

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition players. It allows you to build and manage multiple characters, track their progression from level 1 to 20, and manage combat details like HP and spell slots.

**Highlights:** Build and manage multiple characters, Full support for 13 core classes, Level 1-20 class progression tracking, Combat stat management (HP, AC, initiative), Spellcasting and ability tracking, Equipment and inventory management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra Character Slots | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapMe free?

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

### Is D&D Character free?

D&D Character is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapMe or D&D Character?

D&D Character is rated higher. MapMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while D&D Character averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MapMe or D&D Character have ads?

MapMe shows ads; D&D Character does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapMe or D&D Character?

MapMe ships an update every 11 days, and D&D Character every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapMe was updated on October 14, 2026 and D&D Character on October 7, 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.*