Comparison

RPG Notebook vs DunMax

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

Head to head
About

RPG Notebook

This app helps you build worlds, manage your tabletop RPG campaigns, and organize all your notes. It offers customizable entries, linking between ideas, and map management. Keep your game world organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Campaign management
  • Customizable entries with various section types
  • Automatic hyperlinking between entries
  • Map creation and pin functionality
  • Themed templates for different settings
  • Extensive icon library
  • Backup and export options
Features
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RPG Notebook will help you build worlds, manage campaigns, and keep your notes tightly organized. Here are some of its great features: *CAMPAIGNS: Choose a name, select a theme that matches your setting, and simply start filling it with all your ideas. *ENTRIES: They can be customized any way you like with 8 types of sections (from simple text fields to trackers, checklists, and images) that you can name and place in any order you like. *TEMPLATES: If there's a section arrangement that you like, save it as a template for future use. *HYPERLINKS: When you finish writing something, the app checks if your text contains any phrases that match an existing entry or group name and automatically creates a link for you. *MAPS: Every campaign has a dedicated segment where numerous maps can be added. *MAP PINS: You can add simple note pins or special pins that link to an entry, group, or map. *JOURNAL: Journal notes will help you keep track of important events that happened during your sessions. *THEMES: The fantasy theme is great for the most popular tabletop RPG systems like dnd 5e or pathfinder, but the app also has themes for other settings: cthulhu, sci-fi, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, steampunk and wuxia. *ICONS: There are over 4000 built-in icons and 40 colors that you can use in your entries, but you can also add your own. *BACKUP: You can create a backup file and store it locally or export it so it can be shared with other devices. *MODES: Both light and dark modes are supported. *EVERYTHING IN YOUR POCKET: No more forgotten or lost notes. You will always be prepared for the next session or be able to immediately write down ideas that suddenly come to your mind wherever you are! :)

About

DunMax

This AI-powered companion assists creators in building detailed campaign worlds, generating NPCs, cities, and lore quickly. It organizes all world elements within campaigns, offering image and audio generation to bring your creations to life.

Highlights
  • AI-powered world generation
  • Generate NPCs, cities, and lore
  • Image and audio creation tools
  • Organized campaign management
  • Customizable attributes for unique details
  • Supports various RPG systems
Features
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DunMax is the AI-powered worldbuilding companion for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, writers, and tabletop RPG creators. Build complete campaign worlds. Generate unforgettable NPCs. Design cities, factions, and lore; All in seconds instead of hours. No more frantic improvisation. No more "I'll get back to you on that." Just rich, detailed worlds ready when you are. — — — — — — — — — — BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY Whether you're running Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or your own homebrew system, DunMax adapts to your creative style. Perfect for: - Dungeon Masters prepping weekly sessions - Game Masters running long-form campaigns - Players crafting deep character backstories - Writers building fantasy worlds - Worldbuilders obsessed with lore and detail — — — — — — — — — — YOUR WORLD, FULLY ORGANIZED Everything lives inside Campaigns. Each campaign holds: Characters - Heroes, villains, allies, shopkeepers, and legends Cities and Towns - From sprawling capitals to forgotten hamlets Regions - Kingdoms, wildernesses, planes, and realms Factions - Guilds, cults, noble houses, and secret orders Events - Wars, prophecies, festivals, and turning points Points of Interest - Dungeons, taverns, temples, and mysteries No more scattered notebooks. No more lost sticky notes. Your entire world - connected, searchable, and ready to expand. — — — — — — — — — — POWERFUL AI CREATION TOOLS Image Generation See your world, don't just imagine it. Generate stunning character portraits, dramatic landscapes, mysterious locations, and iconic items. Every image captures the tone of your world. Audio Generation Bring moments to life. Create villain monologues, cryptic prophecies, tavern rumors, and narrative voiceovers. Drop them into your sessions for instant immersion. Custom Attributes Your world has unique details. Add political intrigue, cultural traditions, magical side effects, secret motivations, regional cuisine, or anything else that makes your setting breathe. No limits. No judgment. — — — — — — — — — — WHY DMs CHOOSE DUNMAX - Generate detailed NPCs in seconds, complete with personality, goals, and secrets - Prep sessions in minutes instead of hours - AI that enhances your creativity without replacing it - Intuitive interface designed for quick mid-session access - Your data stays organized as your world grows — — — — — — — — — — WORLDBUILDING SHOULD BE FUN You became a DM to tell stories, not to drown in prep work. DunMax handles the tedious parts so you can focus on what actually matters: surprising your players, building tension, and creating moments they'll talk about for years. Download DunMax. Build your first world in minutes. Create boldly. Build endlessly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dungeonessmaximus.com/privacy

Screenshots

RPG Notebook4 screens
DunMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DunMax at none against RPG Notebook's shown. DunMax also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%). RPG Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. RPG Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DunMax sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DunMax holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Notebook has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of RPG Notebook's written reviews are positive against 80% of DunMax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, DunMax every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RPG Notebook versus DunMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG NotebookDunMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (51 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarta FecioObsidian Oak Digital

Customer experience

RPG Notebook

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative13.9%

DunMax

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

RPG Notebook

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes completely after recent updates
  • App gets stuck on the home page after an update
  • Backup restoration fails, showing a loading wheel indefinitely
  • App force closes during note-taking, losing progress
  • Ads cannot be closed without opening their links
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  • App no longer opens completely before crashing out

Requested features

24 requests
  • Journal functionality for play-by-post games (disable name links)
  • Italicize text and other text editor functions
  • Trackers that reset to zero for accumulation
  • World building tools to combine campaigns
  • Link campaigns together for NPC referencing
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  • Output to PDF
  • Dedicated NPC section
  • Draw on uploaded maps
  • Always allow option for pasting from other apps
  • Font size adjustment for descriptions
  • Ability to invite or share notes with other players
  • Inventory management with counters
  • Add images or thumbnails to entries
  • Organize maps into groups
  • Allow icon links in maps to lead to other maps
  • Better map linking to zoom into specific spots
  • More markers for points of interest on maps
  • Add scenes that are not maps
  • List NPCs for points of interest
  • Attach NPCs to certain maps
  • Cloud sharing or accounts for cross-device sync
  • Share link for a campaign
  • DM view with hidden notes/locations
  • Formatted preview of all entry content at once

DunMax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RPG Notebook

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
7 purchases

DunMax

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Premium Subscription (Annual)$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Chest of Gold$9.99
  • Epic Chest$19.99

Questions

Is RPG Notebook free?
RPG Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DunMax free?
DunMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RPG Notebook or DunMax?
DunMax is rated higher. RPG Notebook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while DunMax averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do RPG Notebook or DunMax have ads?
RPG Notebook shows ads; DunMax does not.
Which is updated more often, RPG Notebook or DunMax?
RPG Notebook ships an update monthly, and DunMax every 5 weeks. Most recently, RPG Notebook was updated on October 22, 2026 and DunMax on October 16, 2026.

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