Comparison

Samwise vs vibeside

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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Life is better with good friendships and great adventures! ——— MEET SAMWISE Every part of Samwise is made to help your sessions flow smoothly, with an intuitive, organized, and responsive design that stays clean and uncluttered, no matter the size of your campaign. ——— WHEREVER YOU GO Start on one device, continue on another. Samwise is fully featured across all your devices: if something happens to your phone or computer, just sign in on another one. Everything is saved online and synced in real time. ——— CREATE YOUR OWN TABLETOP RPGs Use a powerful and intuitive editor to create sheets, rulebooks, characters, classes, and more — all without writing a single line of code. And if you want to jump straight into adventure, play D&D and many other RPGs available at the Emporium, including community-made systems. ——— RALLY THE CLAN Whether in the same room or miles apart, embark on adventures with your friends while Samwise handles the rest. Manage sheets, take campaign notes, roll dice, chat, create interactive maps, and more. ——— MADE WITH LOVE Built to bring people together and spark meaningful connections, Samwise embraces the theatrical spirit and rich interactivity that make Tabletop RPGs so special. And with a green mindset, there's no need for paper and other materials, helping you protect the environment while you play. ——— COMMUNITY-DRIVEN You can play a vital role in shaping Samwise, be it by sharing creations at the Emporium or ideas and feedback on our Discord and Reddit communities (download the app to join them). ——— INTERACTIVE MAPS Quickly build maps from scratch or add interactivity to externally created ones. Walls, doors, items, characters — these are just a few of the various elements you can add to your maps, all designed to be easy to use. ——— CHAT & ROLL Chat and share dice rolls in real time along your journeys. Whether you're strategizing, celebrating victories, or just having fun, make every moment unforgettable. ——— CAMPAIGN NOTES Capture ideas, plans, character insights, and more throughout your adventures, ditching paper and physical clutter. ——— DOWNLOAD SAMWISE NOW AND START YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! Samwise is here to celebrate the essence of Tabletop RPGs. We cherish what makes these games special: the shared moments, the player interactions, the theatrical storytelling. Our goal is to offer a complete, intuitive solution for Game Masters and players alike — one that stays true to the tastes of those who love this style of game while embracing modern technology. --- Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

vibeside

Engage in interactive storytelling and creative expression with AI characters. Design unique worlds, generate images and videos, and personalize your chat experience. Discover and share creations with a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • AI character chat
  • World and character creation
  • AI image and video generation
  • Customizable chat interface
  • Community content feed
  • Profile personalization
Features
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VibeSide is a creative AI chat app for interactive characters, storytelling, and creative expression. Chat with fictional characters, create your own worlds, and bring your ideas to life with built-in AI creation tools. CHAT YOUR WAY • Chat with AI characters in a clean, modern interface • Create stories, worlds, and unique characters • Customize chat bubbles, fonts, wallpapers, and themes • Discover community creations in the For You feed CREATE • Build original characters with personalities, portraits, and backstories • Generate AI images and videos • Save, remix, and organize your creations • Explore creations shared by the community PERSONALIZE • Customize your profile • Keep your chats, characters, and media organized • Choose what you share publicly and what stays private PREMIUM & GEMS VibeSide is free to download. Optional in-app purchases include Gem packs for AI image and video generation, along with Premium subscriptions that unlock additional features. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your Apple ID account settings. IMPORTANT • Internet connection and a VibeSide account required • AI-generated responses may be inaccurate or unexpected • Public content is moderated and must follow our Community Guidelines • You must be at least 13 years old to use VibeSide Questions or feedback: hello@vibeside.ai Privacy: vibeside.ai/privacy Terms: vibeside.ai/terms Community Guidelines: vibeside.ai/guidelines

Screenshots

Samwise4 screens
vibeside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Samwise at 4 against vibeside's 1. Samwise also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 vibeside sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 5.0 for vibeside. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Samwise versus vibeside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamwisevibeside
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEstúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digitalcaelan dailey

Customer experience

Samwise

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

vibeside

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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
7 purchases

vibeside

Subscriptions2
  • VibeSide Plus$9.991 Month
  • VibeSide Pro$29.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 525 Gems$4.99
  • 1,100 Gems$9.99
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  • 2,300 Gems$19.99
  • 6,000 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Samwise free?
Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vibeside free?
vibeside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samwise or vibeside?
Samwise and vibeside are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Samwise or vibeside have ads?
Both Samwise and vibeside show ads.

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