# Samwise vs Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samwise at 100% against Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker's 54%. Samwise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (51 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker has 51 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Samwise's written reviews are positive against 54% of Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker's.

Samwise ships an update every 4 days, Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samwise | Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews)** | [3.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-2-rpg-world-maker/id6744778305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Estudio Pirilampo Mestre - Empresa de Desenvolvimento de Software Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) |

## 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 |


### Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-2-rpg-world-maker/id6744778305)

Design intricate fictional maps for your creative projects. This app offers procedural generation with deep customization of biomes, terrain, and annotations. Export high-resolution maps for use in games, novels, or digital presentations.

**Highlights:** Procedural world generation, Realistic biome simulation, Deep customization options, In-app annotations, High-resolution map export

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samwise free?

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

### Is Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker free?

Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samwise or Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker?

Samwise is rated higher. Samwise averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker averages 3.9 from 51 ratings.

### Do Samwise or Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker have ads?

Samwise shows ads; Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samwise or Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker?

Samwise ships an update every 4 days, and Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samwise was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cartographer 2 RPG World Maker on October 22, 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.*