# Samwise vs TTRPG Map Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Samwise at 5.0 against TTRPG Map Maker's 2.3. Samwise also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). TTRPG Map Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samwise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TTRPG Map Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Samwise ships an update every 4 days, TTRPG Map Maker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samwise | TTRPG Map Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttrpg-map-maker/id6753155030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| 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) | [Michael Blades](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110591289) |

## 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 (4)**

| 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 |


### TTRPG Map Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttrpg-map-maker/id6753155030)

Design and display custom maps for tabletop role-playing games. This app offers flexible drawing tools, import options, and offline functionality to bring your campaign worlds to life.

**Highlights:** Freehand drawing tools, Shape creation and customization, Adjustable brush sizes and colors, Snap-to-grid functionality, Layer support for organization, Import custom images and assets, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samwise free?

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

### Is TTRPG Map Maker free?

TTRPG Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samwise or TTRPG Map Maker?

Samwise is rated higher. Samwise averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TTRPG Map Maker averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Samwise or TTRPG Map Maker have ads?

Samwise shows ads; TTRPG Map Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samwise or TTRPG Map Maker?

Samwise ships an update every 4 days, and TTRPG Map Maker every 4 months. Most recently, Samwise was updated on November 3, 2026 and TTRPG Map Maker on October 30, 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.*