Comparison

D3 vs Play or Host

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

Head to head
About

D3

This app streamlines tabletop role-playing game sessions for both players and Dungeon Masters. It offers features like inventory management, spell tracking, dice rolling, and automatic note-taking. Create unlimited characters for free and manage campaigns with a dedicated DM dashboard.

Highlights
  • Inventory management
  • Spell and feat tracking
  • Dice rolling and calculation
  • Unlimited character creation
  • DM dashboard
  • Automatic note-taking
  • AI portrait creator
Features
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Introducing D3, your comprehensive app designed to enhance your gaming experience. Now featuring advanced functionalities for both players and Dungeon Masters (DMs), D3 supports 4th and 5th Edition formats, streamlining organization and gameplay for immersive sessions. For Players: - Inventory Management: Keep track of items and treasures. - Spell & Feat Tracking: Access your abilities anytime. - Dice Rolling & Calculation: Easily track hit points and damage. - Unlimited Characters: Create as many characters as you wish for free. - Coin Tracking: Accurately manage your in-game finances. - Offline Functionality: Access your data anytime. Internet needed for token-related features. - Session Notes: Record and organize your session details. - File Import: Transfer data smoothly from other apps. - Automatic Note-Taking: Convert audio into detailed notes effortlessly (English Only). Tokens required. - Instant Portrait Creator: Use AI to generate character portraits. Tokens required. For Dungeon Masters: - DM Dashboard: A dedicated dashboard to manage campaigns. - Wiki & Compendium: A rich source of knowledge and content management. - Search Functionality: Quickly find any imported content. - Session Notes: Record and organize session details with ease. - File Import: Easily import files from other apps. - Automatic Note-Taking: Effortlessly turn audio into detailed notes (English Only). Tokens required. - Content Sharing: Send your players a homebrew item or spell with one tap. You can even send entire wiki articles. D3 aims to make your game nights more streamlined, whether you're adventuring as a player or guiding the journey as a DM.

About

Play or Host

Features
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Play or Host is your complete companion for tabletop RPG sessions. Whether you're a player or game master, manage everything you need in one offline-first app with seamless iCloud sync. CHARACTER MANAGEMENT • Create custom character sheet templates with unlimited fields • Support for text, numbers, and dropdown lists • Version history with automatic snapshots on save • Compare any previous version to current state • Reusable data lists (races, classes, alignments, etc.) • Manual save with visual indicators for unsaved changes DICE ROLLER • Support for d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, and d100 • Add modifiers to any roll • Persistent roll history with full notation • Quick access from any screen via floating button • Individual die results displayed CARD DECK SYSTEM • Pre-built templates: Standard 52, Standard 52 + Jokers, Tarot 22 & 78 • Create custom decks with any cards • Draw multiple cards at once • Shuffle, reset, and manage discard pile • Privacy controls to hide deck contents • Persistent draw history with timestamps • Card oracles for yes/no/maybe readings ORACLE TABLES • Create random tables with any number of items • Configure dice rolls for each oracle • Nested oracles with automatic linking • Organize by categories • Visual indicators for linked results JOURNAL SYSTEM • Organize entries by gaming session • Track notes, events, NPCs, and locations • Rich text formatting • Timestamped entries PRIVACY & SYNC • All data stored in YOUR iCloud account • Automatic sync across all your devices • Full offline functionality • Zero data collection by developer • No account required • No tracking or analytics SUPPORTED SYSTEMS Perfect for any TTRPG system including D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, Fate, Powered by the Apocalypse, and more. The flexible template system adapts to any game. PROFESSIONAL USE Use Play or Host for personal gaming or professional game mastering services. Commercial use is fully permitted. Your data, your devices, your adventure. Feature Requests, ideas and feedback ? Contact us at playorhost@studiowebux.com

Screenshots

D34 screens
Play or Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play or Host at none against D3's 4. Play or Host also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). D3's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. D3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Play or Host asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D3 ships an update every 3 days, Play or Host daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
D3 versus Play or Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD3Play or Host
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaleb HiebertTommy Gingras

In-app purchases

4 purchases

D3

One-time4
  • 150 Tokens$0.99
  • 475 Tokens$2.99
  • 825 Tokens$4.99
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  • 1,800 Tokens$9.99
None

Play or Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D3 free?
D3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play or Host free?
Play or Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D3 or Play or Host have ads?
Neither D3 nor Play or Host shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D3 or Play or Host?
D3 ships an update every 3 days, and Play or Host daily. Most recently, D3 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Play or Host on October 13, 2026.

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