Comparison

MapMe vs BotC Helper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapMe

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
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Create Stunning DnD Battle Maps with MapMe – The Ultimate DnD Map Maker MapMe is the perfect DnD map maker for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters who want to build immersive Dungeons & Dragons battle maps with ease. Whether you’re designing a battlemap for your next session or crafting detailed worlds, MapMe gives you the tools to bring your vision to life. Why Choose MapMe? - Powerful DnD Map Maker – Create custom battle maps effortlessly. - Designed for Dungeon Masters & Game Masters – Build Dungeons & Dragons worlds your way. - Optimized for iPad – Smooth, intuitive experience with Apple Pencil support. - Import Dungeondraft Assets – Use your favorite mapmaker resources. - User-Friendly Interface – Fast, efficient, and easy-to-use map maker tools. - Offline Mode – Design battle maps anytime, anywhere. - Regular Updates – New features based on user feedback. - Interactive Roadmap – Vote for the features you want next. Built for RPG Players & Dungeon Masters As a passionate Dungeon Master, I created MapMe to make DnD map making simple, powerful, and fun. Whether you’re building an epic battlemap or designing a new Dungeons & Dragons setting, MapMe is your go-to map maker. Download MapMe today and start crafting DnD battle maps that bring your adventures to life!

About

BotC Helper

Organize your social deduction games with this companion app. Manage player tokens, track votes and deaths, and access a comprehensive role database. Supports custom scripts and game history.

Highlights
  • Game board with player token management
  • Vote, nomination, and death tracking
  • Custom script import
  • Role database with Jinx cards
  • Player management and notes
  • Game history tracking
Features
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Your grimoire. Your notes. Your game. BotC Notes is an unofficial companion app for Blood on the Clocktower — the social deduction game of bluffing, hidden roles, and one very busy Storyteller. Whether you're running a game or just trying to keep track of who's alive, BotC Notes keeps everything organized so you can focus on the chaos at the table. The Game Board Place player tokens freely on a grimoire-style board, or let the app arrange them automatically in a clean oval layout. Tokens snap to an invisible grid for tidy placement, and a soft haptic confirms every lock-in. Track votes, nominations, and deaths — by type — across every day. Mark someone dead retroactively and all subsequent days update instantly. Drag reminder tokens anywhere on the board, and manage Fabled characters as chips in the info panel. Roles & Scripts Import any custom script from a .json file — including community scripts from the BotC Script Tool. Browse a built-in roles database with full night order, Jinx cards showing paired role icons and names, expandable role cards by team, and a Fabled section. Traveller roles are always available, no matter which script is loaded. The role database updates automatically when new roles are added. Player Management Edit names, role claims, votes, nominations, notes, and death status per day. Save your regular crew to a Friends list and assign them to seats in a single tap. Game History Every saved game shows date, time, edition, player count, alive count, days played, and winner. Swipe to mark the result — Good wins or Evil wins — or clear it anytime. Clean & Private No ads. No accounts. No internet required. English and Spanish supported. BotC Notes is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Pandemonium Institute or Steven Medway, creators of Blood on the Clocktower.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapMe at 4.5 against BotC Helper's 3.0. MapMe also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). BotC Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BotC Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapMe has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapMe ships an update every 11 days, BotC Helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MapMe versus BotC Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapMeBotC Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB33 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFerdinand WernerErick Guerrero

Customer experience

MapMe

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

BotC Helper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MapMe

Subscriptions2
  • MapMe Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MapMe Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • MapMe Plus - Infinity$149.99
None

BotC Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapMe free?
MapMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BotC Helper free?
BotC Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapMe or BotC Helper?
MapMe is rated higher. MapMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while BotC Helper averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MapMe or BotC Helper have ads?
MapMe shows ads; BotC Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, MapMe or BotC Helper?
MapMe ships an update every 11 days, and BotC Helper every 4 months. Most recently, MapMe was updated on September 29, 2026 and BotC Helper on September 27, 2026.

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