Comparison

Samwise vs Audio Forge

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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Create, GM, and play Tabletop RPGs with your friends for free, on any device ——— Designed with Care Samwise gives GMs and players a clean interface that keeps everything organized and uncluttered, no matter the size of your campaign. Every detail is thought through and developed by a team of RPG enthusiasts like you. ——— Play for Free Whether you're a GM or a player, there's plenty of room to play your games without worrying about a subscription. ——— Wherever You Go Samwise has the full set of features on all your devices, so you don't have to give anything up when switching between your phone, tablet, or computer. Character sheets, rulebooks, campaign notes, dice rolling, chat, interactive maps, and more, all synced in real time for you to pick up right where you left off. ——— Together or Apart Since Samwise can be used in full on every device, you can bring it right to the table on your phone or tablet for in-person sessions, or use it remotely when you and your friends are apart. ——— Create Your Own RPGs or Play D&D and More Create your own Tabletop RPGs with an easy-to-use and flexible editor, without writing a single line of code. Or find D&D and many other RPGs at the Emporium, including creations from the community, and start playing right away. ——— Everything Can Be a Sheet In Samwise, everything in your RPG can be represented by a sheet, not just characters. Weapons, armor, consumables, creatures: each can have their own fields, calculations, resources, and everything else available to character sheets, instead of being just text entries or rulebook references. ——— Interactive Maps Create maps from scratch or add interactivity to maps created elsewhere. Character tokens, lighting, fog of war, and rulers for measuring distances and areas of effect are just some of what you can use, with straightforward tools so you can quickly get a map ready for your session. ——— Chat & Roll Chat and roll dice in real time with your group. Talk about your game, coordinate your next session, discuss strategies, or celebrate those miracle rolls without having to switch to another app. ——— Campaign Notes Capture and organize important information or just jot down random thoughts to remember later. No more need for a separate note-taking app or, even worse, a bunch of handwritten notes you have to bring to every session. ——— Built with the Community We want to make Samwise the best it can be for GMs and players, and we know no one has all the answers. That's why our community means so much to us, and you can be a part of it by sharing your creations at the Emporium or bringing us your ideas and feedback on Discord and Reddit as we continue to improve Samwise together. ——— Make Samwise Part of Your Next Adventure Our goal is to give GMs and players everything they need in a Tabletop RPG platform that can be used anywhere and on any device, embracing modern technology but never forgetting what makes Tabletop RPGs so special: the shared moments, the creativity, the storytelling that draws you in. Welcome to Samwise, and may the dice always roll in your favor! ——— Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Audio Forge

Enhance your tabletop RPG sessions with custom soundscapes. This app allows you to import your own audio, layer music and ambient sounds, and trigger sound effects instantly. It offers offline functionality and advanced integration with smart home devices for a fully immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Import custom audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG)
  • Layer music and ambient soundscapes
  • Trigger one-shot sound effects
  • Offline playback functionality
  • Freesound integration for effects
  • MQTT/Home Assistant integration for smart home sync
Features
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RPG soundboard and music player for D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu and more. Import your own files, layer music with ambience, trigger one-shots, and run everything offline. Now with MQTT / Home Assistant integration to sync with your room setup, lighting, and fog machine. Why GMs pick Audio Forge • Use your own audio files. Import MP3, WAV, OGG and build a library that’s truly yours. • Layered playback. Run one music track with multiple ambience beds, plus one-shot SFX. • Fast scene switching. Organize by campaign and jump between categories in a tap. • One-shot board. Instantly fire spells, stingers, crits and monster cues. • Works offline. Perfect for conventions, basements and dead-zone dungeons. • Freesound integration. Browse and download effects without leaving the app. • MQTT / Home Assistant integration. Remotely sync Audio Forge with your room setup, lighting, and fog machine. • Designed for iPhone and iPad. Landscape friendly, with a fullscreen option. Who it’s for Dungeon Masters, Keepers, Game Masters and bards who want total control over their table’s sound. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast, Paizo or Chaosium. Download Audio Forge and run better sessions tonight.

Screenshots

Samwise4 screens
Audio Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Audio Forge at none against Samwise's shown. Audio Forge also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 10). Samwise's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Audio Forge sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Samwise against 4.9 for Audio Forge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 31 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samwise ships an update every 4 days, Audio Forge every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Samwise versus Audio Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamwiseAudio Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.9 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1031 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEstudio Pirilampo Mestre - Empresa de Desenvolvimento de Software LtdaSlashpaf

Customer experience

Samwise

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

Audio Forge

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
18 purchases

Audio Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time16
  • Spell Pack 4$2.99
  • Spell Pack 5$2.99
  • Weapons pack 1$2.99
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  • Spell Pack 2$2.99
  • Spell Pack 3$2.99
  • Ad-Free version$3.99
  • Thunder!$3.99
  • Nature, Taverns & Bards$3.99
  • Creepy Swamp$3.99
  • Spell Effects, Heartbeat$3.99
  • Weapons Pack 1$3.99
  • Ranged Weapons Pack 1$3.99
  • Weapons Pack 2$3.99
  • Horror Music 1$3.99
  • Horror Music 3$3.99
  • Horror Music 2$3.99

Questions

Is Samwise free?
Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Forge free?
Audio Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samwise or Audio Forge?
Samwise is rated higher. Samwise averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Audio Forge averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do Samwise or Audio Forge have ads?
Samwise shows ads; Audio Forge does not.
Which is updated more often, Samwise or Audio Forge?
Samwise ships an update every 4 days, and Audio Forge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samwise was updated on October 27, 2026 and Audio Forge on October 27, 2026.

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