# Samwise vs Audio Forge

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Samwise | Audio Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews)** | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-forge-rpg-soundboard/id6480051842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 115 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Estudio Pirilampo Mestre - Empresa de Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) | [Slashpaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733985858) |

## 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 |


### Audio Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-forge-rpg-soundboard/id6480051842)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Spell Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapons pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spell Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thunder! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nature, Taverns & Bards | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creepy Swamp | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spell Effects, Heartbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ranged Weapons Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Horror Music 2 | $3.99 | one-time |


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