Comparison

Samwise vs PokéChase

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

PokéChase

Simulate opening Pokémon TCG booster packs from numerous real-world sets. Track the value of your pulls, aim for specific chase cards, and even scan physical cards to get their market price. Enjoy offline play and sync your collection across devices.

Highlights
  • Simulated booster pack openings
  • 140+ real English TCG sets
  • Community-based pull rates
  • Daily market price tracking
  • Chase card targeting
  • Physical card scanning
  • Offline play
Features
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PokéChase is a fan-made pack opening simulator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, or The Pokémon Company. Rip simulated booster packs from 140 real English sets, from Base Set in 1999 to today's newest expansion. Every rip runs on community pull rates and daily market prices, so you always know what you pulled and what it is worth. EVERY SET, EVERY ERA Open packs from Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, XY, Black & White, and all the way back to the original WotC sets. First Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited printings are separate sets with their own cards and prices. HONEST ODDS Pull rates come from large community samples, never guesses. See the odds for every rarity tier before you open, the expected value of a pack against its market price, and how your session compares to the math. CHASE YOUR CARD Pick any chase card and rip until it lands. The chase curve shows how many packs it usually takes and where your run sits against everyone else's odds. A LUCK METER THAT TALKS BACK A Pokéball gauge reads your session against pack EV and tells you how it is going in battle text. Tap it for the full session story: value, spend and EV drawn over every rip. MADE FOR YOUR HANDS Tear the pack open with a swipe and feel each hit land with haptics. Tilt the phone and holo cards catch the light like the real thing. Share any pull straight from the card. SCAN A CARD Point the camera at any card and get its name, set, printings and current price in a moment. PRICES AND SEALED PRODUCTS Daily market prices for every card and print. Browse sealed products across every set with current market values, from booster boxes to Elite Trainer Boxes. WORKS OFFLINE All 140 sets are bundled in the app. Download any set's card art once and rip it on a plane, in a tunnel, or anywhere else. Prices refresh when you are back online. YOUR COLLECTION, ON EVERY DEVICE Sign in with Apple or Google to mark the cards and sealed products you own and keep an eBay watchlist. Both follow you between the app and the website. Signing in is optional; everything else works without it. FREE, WITH NOTHING TO BUY No purchases, no currencies, no wagers. Every pack is simulated and free to open, as many as you like. Card images and names are the property of their respective owners and are used to identify the physical trading cards they depict.

Screenshots

Samwise4 screens
PokéChase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PokéChase at none against Samwise's 6. PokéChase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Samwise's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. PokéChase asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 PokéChase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samwise has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samwise versus PokéChase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamwisePokéChase
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEstúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte DigitalGregory Leinwand

Customer experience

Samwise

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

PokéChase

All ratings1 ratings
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
None

PokéChase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samwise free?
Samwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PokéChase free?
PokéChase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samwise or PokéChase?
Samwise and PokéChase are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Samwise or PokéChase have ads?
Samwise shows ads; PokéChase does not.
Which is updated more often, Samwise or PokéChase?
Samwise ships an update every 4 days, and PokéChase every 4 days. Most recently, Samwise was updated on October 13, 2026 and PokéChase on October 14, 2026.

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