Comparison

Samwise vs MiniReview

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

Head to head
About

Samwise

This platform helps you create, manage, and play tabletop role-playing games. It offers tools for building custom RPG systems, interactive maps, and real-time chat for remote or in-person play. Enjoy a paperless gaming experience with seamless syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Create custom RPG systems
  • Interactive map builder
  • Real-time chat and dice rolls
  • Campaign note-taking
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Community content library
Features
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Life is better with good friendships and great adventures! ——— MEET SAMWISE Every part of Samwise is made to help your sessions flow smoothly, with an intuitive, organized, and responsive design that stays clean and uncluttered, no matter the size of your campaign. ——— WHEREVER YOU GO Start on one device, continue on another. Samwise is fully featured across all your devices: if something happens to your phone or computer, just sign in on another one. Everything is saved online and synced in real time. ——— CREATE YOUR OWN TABLETOP RPGs Use a powerful and intuitive editor to create sheets, rulebooks, characters, classes, and more — all without writing a single line of code. And if you want to jump straight into adventure, play D&D and many other RPGs available at the Emporium, including community-made systems. ——— RALLY THE CLAN Whether in the same room or miles apart, embark on adventures with your friends while Samwise handles the rest. Manage sheets, take campaign notes, roll dice, chat, create interactive maps, and more. ——— MADE WITH LOVE Built to bring people together and spark meaningful connections, Samwise embraces the theatrical spirit and rich interactivity that make Tabletop RPGs so special. And with a green mindset, there's no need for paper and other materials, helping you protect the environment while you play. ——— COMMUNITY-DRIVEN You can play a vital role in shaping Samwise, be it by sharing creations at the Emporium or ideas and feedback on our Discord and Reddit communities (download the app to join them). ——— INTERACTIVE MAPS Quickly build maps from scratch or add interactivity to externally created ones. Walls, doors, items, characters — these are just a few of the various elements you can add to your maps, all designed to be easy to use. ——— CHAT & ROLL Chat and share dice rolls in real time along your journeys. Whether you're strategizing, celebrating victories, or just having fun, make every moment unforgettable. ——— CAMPAIGN NOTES Capture ideas, plans, character insights, and more throughout your adventures, ditching paper and physical clutter. ——— DOWNLOAD SAMWISE NOW AND START YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! Samwise is here to celebrate the essence of Tabletop RPGs. We cherish what makes these games special: the shared moments, the player interactions, the theatrical storytelling. Our goal is to offer a complete, intuitive solution for Game Masters and players alike — one that stays true to the tastes of those who love this style of game while embracing modern technology. --- Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MiniReview

Discover your next favorite mobile game with a vast catalog of over 3,500 titles and daily new reviews. Utilize extensive filters and personalized recommendations to find exactly what you're looking for, from RPGs to shooters. Explore upcoming releases, view screenshots, and engage with a community of gamers.

Highlights
  • Daily new mobile game reviews
  • 120+ filters and 7 sorting options
  • Personalized game recommendations
  • Find similar games and hidden gems
  • Browse upcoming mobile games
  • Real in-game screenshots and detailed info
  • Community ratings and discussions
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Download MiniReview for your daily dose of mobile game reviews. Browse through an expanding catalog of 3,500+ of the best mobile games and reviews using 120+ filter options to find exactly what you want and read our critical review. Offline RPGs? Multiplayer Tower-Defense? Competitive Online Shooters? Portrait-Oriented Runners? We've got you! MINIREVIEW FEATURES: - New mobile game reviews added every day - Use our 120+ filters and 7 sorting options to find your next favorite game - Get personalized recommendations based on your favorite games - Find similar games and filter the results to discover hidden gems - Browse upcoming mobile games - Real in-game screenshots, detailed information, and tags for every game - Browse editorial "Top Games" lists of various genres - Get a notification when new reviews matching your favorite game genres are added - Rate your favorite games and see what other people think about them - Upvote / Downvote the MiniReview community’s user ratings - Share a list of your favorite games with your friends and family Mini Review is a curated mobile games discovery platform that makes it easy to find the best of the best mobile gaming has to offer. It's a place built by gamers, for gamers. MiniReview is under constant development. We are continuously improving, fixing bugs, and adding features. Join the conversation at reddit.com/r/minireview. *An internet connection is required to use MiniReview.

Screenshots

Samwise4 screens
MiniReview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiniReview at none against Samwise's 6. MiniReview also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59 vs 9). Samwise's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MiniReview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Samwise against 5.0 for MiniReview. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiniReview has 59 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Samwise's written reviews are positive against 94% of MiniReview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samwise ships an update every 8 days, MiniReview every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samwise versus MiniReview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamwiseMiniReview
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings959 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEstúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte DigitalTeam MiniReview

Customer experience

Samwise

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MiniReview

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Samwise

Subscriptions4
  • Legendary Edition Offer (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Legendary Edition (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Legendary Edition Offer (Yearly)$23.991 Year
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  • Legendary Edition (Yearly)$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • LIFETIME Legendary Edition$59.99
  • LIFETIME Legendary Edition$79.99
None

MiniReview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samwise free?
Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiniReview free?
MiniReview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samwise or MiniReview?
Samwise and MiniReview are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 59 ratings respectively.
Do Samwise or MiniReview have ads?
Samwise shows ads; MiniReview does not.
Which is updated more often, Samwise or MiniReview?
Samwise ships an update every 8 days, and MiniReview every 3 months. Most recently, Samwise was updated on September 9, 2026 and MiniReview on August 12, 2026.

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