Comparison

Deck Squares vs RPG Companion App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Deck Squares

Create and save starship deck plans for sci-fi RPGs with a classic monochrome grid style. Design each square with various components, labels, and shared edges for seamless multi-deck layouts. Export high-resolution images for printing or tabletop use.

Highlights
  • Monochrome grid-style deck plans
  • Component-based square design
  • Shared edges for adjacent squares
  • Multi-deck ship layouts
  • High-resolution image export
  • Versatile for floor plans and puzzles
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Deck Squares lets you generate and store a collection of starship deck plans for any science fiction role-playing game. Deck plans have the Old School grid-based monochrome look and feel popular in the early years of SF RPGs, rather than a photo-realistic color-coded depiction that can limit usability. Plans are created one deck square at a time using a large collection of components for left and top edges and central features. Each square may have a grid boundary around the edges and a small text label as well. Large labels cover any central feature and may extend into adjacent squares. Since edges are shared between squares, adjacent squares are used to define right and bottom edges. Ship tonnage may be specified to determine an approximate total number of squares allowed. Multiple decks may be defined for a ship and the cursor location is useful for aligning hatches between decks. Decks may be exported as high-resolution images suitable for printing and for use with miniatures on the table top. Although intended for starship deck plans, the app can be used for building floor plans, puzzle designs, and other purposes.

About

RPG Companion App

This app assists tabletop RPG players and Game Masters with character management, homebrew content creation, and encounter generation. It streamlines game management with features like an initiative tracker and resource compendium, making gameplay more efficient and enjoyable.

Highlights
  • Customizable character sheet manager
  • Homebrew content creator
  • Resource compendium
  • Dice roller
  • Encounter generator
  • Encounter manager & Initiative Tracker
Features
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Whether you're a busy GM or a bold player, the RPG Companion App is the app you should always have by your side. The evolution of the 5e Companion App, featuring: ◉ Customizable character sheet manager ◉ Support for any TTRPG in the world* ◉ Homebrew content creator ◉ Resource (spells, items, weapons, etc) compendium! ◉ Multiple campaign support ◉ Full-fledged dice roller ◉ Live sessions – Keep track of your party's stats, stay connected! (Joining a session is free; hosting requires the optional Premium DM subscription) ◉ Encounter generator, ready to save you from making tedious encounter calculations ever again! Why not better spend that time raiding a dungeon? ◉ Encounter manager (and Initiative Tracker), so you never have to roll that 33d20+330 HP when creating that boss battle, or even keep track of turns and oponent stats. This app does EVERYTHING for you! ◉ More breathtaking features coming soon! What are you waiting for? Get your game on, delve into some dungeons and slay some dragons, then steal their treasure (or, you know, maybe ask them politely). Be your party's pathfinder and guide them to an era of bonanza. *The app supports any TTRPG provided a system file is installed. Systems are browsable in the app. **The app is free to use. Optional in-app purchases: the Premium and Premium DM auto-renewing subscriptions (monthly or yearly) unlock extras such as cloud backup, custom color schemes, and live-session hosting; a one-time Ad-free purchase removes ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RPG Companion App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RPG Companion App at 72% against Deck Squares's 0%. RPG Companion App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (259 vs 1). Deck Squares's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. RPG Companion App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Deck Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPG Companion App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Companion App has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Deck Squares's written reviews are positive against 72% of RPG Companion App's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Deck Squares versus RPG Companion App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeck SquaresRPG Companion App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (259 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1259 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArt GorskiBlastervla Enterprises

Customer experience

Deck Squares

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RPG Companion App

All ratings241 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

Deck Squares

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RPG Companion App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Spell slots, class features, and HP not updating correctly
  • Ads don't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add character generation via rolling dice
  • Allow editing of max HP
  • Transfer data from previous app

In-app purchases

None

Deck Squares

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RPG Companion App

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium DM$3.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium DM (1 year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ad-free$9.99
  • Premium$149.99

Questions

Is Deck Squares free?
Deck Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPG Companion App free?
RPG Companion App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deck Squares or RPG Companion App?
RPG Companion App is rated higher. Deck Squares averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RPG Companion App averages 4.6 from 259 ratings.

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