# Samwise vs MiniReview

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.

Both are free to download. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MiniReview asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samwise | MiniReview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews) | [5.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minireview-game-reviews/id6477473021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Estúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) | [Team MiniReview](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729402202) |

## What reviewers say

### Samwise

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

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $59.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $79.99 | one-time |


### MiniReview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minireview-game-reviews/id6477473021)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*