# Samwise vs PokéChase

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.

Both are free to download. Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PokéChase asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Samwise | PokéChase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokechase/id6802228136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Estúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) | [Gregory Leinwand](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802228138) |

## 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 |


### PokéChase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokechase/id6802228136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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