Comparison

MapMe vs Hex Mapper

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

Hex Mapper

Features
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Create gorgeous hex maps for your RPG campaigns in seconds. Paint terrain with a tap, add notes to hexes, all without internet required. Hex Mapper is the fastest, most elegant way to build overland hex maps for your tabletop RPG sessions. Whether you're a Game Master prepping a campaign or a solo RPG player exploring uncharted territory, Hex Mapper gives you a beautiful, crisp mapping tool that works completely offline.

Screenshots

Hex Mapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Mapper at none against MapMe's 3. Hex Mapper also leads on 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. Hex Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapMe versus Hex Mapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapMeHex Mapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFerdinand WernerRicardo Rivera

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

Hex Mapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapMe free?
MapMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Mapper free?
Hex Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapMe or Hex Mapper have ads?
MapMe shows ads; Hex Mapper does not.

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