Comparison

MapMe vs Inkdelve

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

Inkdelve

This app streamlines tabletop RPG game nights by automatically generating dungeons, balanced encounters, and ready-to-play characters. It works offline and exports compatible with virtual tabletops, saving you preparation time.

Highlights
  • Seeded dungeon generation
  • Balanced encounter scaling
  • Ready-to-play characters
  • Offline functionality
  • Virtual tabletop export
  • Custom dungeon engine
Features
Currently charting
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Sit down, roll, and play. The prep is already done. Inkdelve builds a whole game night while you pour the drinks: a seeded dungeon (same code, same map, so you can rebuild a session), a balanced encounter scaled to your party, and ready-to-play characters. Print the sheets or hand them out at the table. Works fully offline. Maps are drawn by Inkdelve's own dungeon engine, not stock packs and not AI art. Built by people who got tired of the Thursday-night scramble. Exports are compatible with popular virtual tabletops.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapMe at Free against Inkdelve's $6.99. MapMe also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 2). Inkdelve's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3).

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

MapMe is free to download; Inkdelve costs $6.99 up front. MapMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Inkdelve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inkdelve holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapMe has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
MapMe versus Inkdelve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapMeInkdelve
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB6 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFerdinand WernerJosh Winter

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

Inkdelve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapMe free?
MapMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkdelve free?
Inkdelve costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapMe or Inkdelve?
Inkdelve is rated higher. MapMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Inkdelve averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MapMe or Inkdelve have ads?
MapMe shows ads; Inkdelve does not.

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