# Summoning Stone vs Pocket Bard

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Bard at 4.8 against Summoning Stone's 4.3. Pocket Bard also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 9) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). Summoning Stone's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summoning Stone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pocket Bard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Bard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Bard has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Summoning Stone's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pocket Bard's.

Summoning Stone ships an update weekly, Pocket Bard every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summoning Stone | Pocket Bard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoning-stone/id6443965587/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 211 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beau Nouvelle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591452824) | [Pocket Bard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653203376) |

## What reviewers say

### Summoning Stone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoning-stone/id6443965587)

Enhance tabletop RPGs with immersive soundscapes and sound effects. Create custom audio environments for any adventure, trigger sound effects instantly, and blend layered ambiences for a truly unforgettable experience.

**Highlights:** Scene Creator for custom soundscapes, Soundboard for instant SFX, Layered ambience blending, Apple Music integration, Pre-made campaign library, Reverb effects for depth

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |


### Pocket Bard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bard/id6444221555)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your tabletop RPG sessions with an immersive audio experience. Instantly change soundscapes to match the mood of your game, dynamically adjusting music and sound effects to perfectly complement your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Immersive audio experience, Dynamic soundscape changes, Match session tone, Alter music intensity, Adjust sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Bard Open Worlds | $6.99 | per month |
| Pocket Bard Open Worlds Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless transitions
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great customization options
- 🎶 High-quality music and sound effects
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (TTRPG, reading, writing, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Unclear subscription model and pricing
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes for some users
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📦 Limited content in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading content causes crashes
- Repeated terms of service pop-ups
- One-shot sound effects not working
- Inconsistent audio quality and balance

**Requested features**

- More sound effects (creature sounds, weather, etc.)
- Ability to import custom music and sounds
- AirPlay support for streaming to speakers
- Offline mode or caching for downloaded content
- Customizable scenes and soundscapes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summoning Stone free?

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

### Is Pocket Bard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summoning Stone or Pocket Bard?

Pocket Bard is rated higher. Summoning Stone averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pocket Bard averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Summoning Stone or Pocket Bard have ads?

Neither Summoning Stone nor Pocket Bard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summoning Stone or Pocket Bard?

Summoning Stone ships an update weekly, and Pocket Bard every 4 weeks. Most recently, Summoning Stone was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pocket Bard on September 29, 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.*