# Dungeon Realms vs Samwise

The clearest difference is rating: Samwise at 5.0 against Dungeon Realms's 4.5. Samwise also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Dungeon Realms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Realms sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Samwise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Dungeon Realms's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samwise's.

Dungeon Realms ships an update every 2 weeks, Samwise every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Realms | Samwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-realms-chat-and-roll/id1641091051/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 500 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fireball Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773429906) | [Estúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-realms-chat-and-roll/id1641091051)

This app offers a streamlined tabletop RPG experience, simplifying rules for beginners and experienced players alike. It features asynchronous chat-based gameplay with dice rolling, character management, and campaign creation tools.

**Highlights:** Asynchronous chat-based gameplay, Simplified 5E rules, Guided character creation, Dice rolling and stat management, Campaign creation and management, In-campaign and out-of-campaign chat

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Fistful of Gems (450) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Gems (1,000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems (2,100) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems (3,200) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Gems (5,400) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Storm (11,000) | $99.99 | one-time |


### Samwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907)

Create, manage, and play tabletop role-playing games with friends across any device. Offers tools for GMs and players, including character sheets, rulebooks, dice rolling, chat, and interactive maps. Supports custom RPG creation and community content.

**Highlights:** Create custom RPGs, GM and player tools, Cross-device synchronization, Interactive maps with fog of war, Integrated chat and dice rolling, Flexible sheet system for all RPG elements, Community content marketplace

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |
| Legendary Edition (Yearly) | $47.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Realms free?

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

### Is Samwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Realms or Samwise?

Samwise is rated higher. Dungeon Realms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Samwise averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Realms or Samwise have ads?

Samwise shows ads; Dungeon Realms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Realms or Samwise?

Dungeon Realms ships an update every 2 weeks, and Samwise every 4 days. Most recently, Dungeon Realms was updated on November 7, 2026 and Samwise on November 7, 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.*