# Rollplay vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eldrum at 95% against Rollplay's 50%. Eldrum also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (431 vs 19). Rollplay's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rollplay sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 431 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rollplay's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

Rollplay ships an update every 4 days, Eldrum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rollplay | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollplay-character-sheet/id1629416212/reviews) | **[4.9 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **431** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daydream Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629416214) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Rollplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollplay-character-sheet/id1629416212)

This app provides a flexible digital character sheet for tabletop RPGs, allowing for extensive homebrewing and automated effects. Build custom game systems, design character sheet layouts, and share them with friends. It adapts to your rules for D&D, Pathfinder, or your own creations.

**Highlights:** Automated character attributes, Custom races, classes, feats, and items, 3D dice roller, Build custom game systems, Drag-and-drop sheet layout design, Icon editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Classic Dice Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Dice Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Badges | $1.99 | one-time |
| Claim a free item | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Paladin Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Priest Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Monk Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Necromancer Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Ranger Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Warrior Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Wizard Icons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Abilities Icons Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Armor Icons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Loot | $5.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Alchemy icons | $5.99 | one-time |
| Player Tier | $6.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Armor Icons | $6.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Weapons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Fantasy Icons Bundle | $22.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rollplay free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rollplay or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Rollplay averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 431 ratings.

### Do Rollplay or Eldrum have ads?

Neither Rollplay nor Eldrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rollplay or Eldrum?

Rollplay ships an update every 4 days, and Eldrum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rollplay was updated on September 12, 2026 and Eldrum on September 10, 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.*