Comparison

Black Library vs BattleMapper

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

Head to head
About

Black Library

Access thousands of Warhammer ebooks and audiobooks in one place. Build your personal collection and enjoy stories from various Warhammer universes on the go. Discover new releases on their launch day and explore a vast back catalog.

Highlights
  • Thousands of ebooks and audiobooks
  • Integrated e-reader
  • Integrated audio player
  • New releases on launch day
  • Vast back catalog
  • Multilingual ebook support
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The Black Library App is the ultimate way to experience Warhammer stories wherever you are, whenever you want. With thousands of ebooks and audiobooks available to buy all in one place, you can build your own Warhammer library, and read or listen on the go. Be amongst the first to read the latest adventures, with new novels available from the day of release. And with access to a vast back catalogue of classics, your next Warhammer read can take you anywhere. The worlds of Warhammer 40,000, the Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and the Old World are yours to explore. Features: Online store with over 2,500 titles In-built e-reader and audio player New novels available on the day of release Ebooks are available in English, French and German Audiobooks and audio dramas, available in English

About

BattleMapper

Features
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BattleMapper is a fast, lightweight tactical map editor built for tabletop RPG Game Masters and players. Whether you are sketching a quick impromptu dungeon during a live session or prepping your next encounter on the go, BattleMapper lets you create clean, professional grid maps on your iPhone in seconds. TACTICAL DRAWING TOOLS Smart Walls: Single-tap to toggle wall segments, or drag across orthogonal paths with live dotted previews to build corridors and rooms effortlessly. Merged Doors: Place doorways along grid lines that automatically merge into unified, continuous entryways matching your walls. Secret Passages: Hidden doors rendered with distinct theme accents and vertical S glyphs. Stairs: Place tiered staircases inside individual grid cells, complete with directional up and down badges that toggle with a tap. Windows and Pillars: Add dashed window apertures and toggle circular or square stone pillars at grid intersections. 2D Drag-to-Erase: Tap individual items to erase, or drag a selection box to clear entire rooms, interior elements, and stairs in one motion. VISUAL THEMES Match your campaign atmosphere with multiple vector-rendered aesthetic styles: Pen and Paper: Classic hand-drawn graph paper with ink lines and warm wooden accents. Parchment: Antique fantasy parchment with rich earthen hues. Blueprint: High-contrast technical grid with crisp cyan and white lines. Dark Dungeon: Atmospheric low-light stone aesthetic for underground exploration. GRID CUSTOMIZATION Flexible Dimensions: Configure custom map sizes from 10x10 up to 60x60 squares. Major Grid Accents: Highlight every 5 or 10 squares for rapid movement and spell range estimation. Coordinate Headers: Optional alphanumeric labels (A-Z columns, 1-N rows) for precise player positioning and callouts. Measurement Units: Customize grid scale labels to match your system (5 ft, 1.5 m, 1 sq, 10 ft, or custom). Viewport Navigation: Smooth two-finger pan, pinch-to-zoom, and automatic initial camera centering. MAP LIBRARY AND BACKUPS Continuous Auto-Save: Every stroke, element placement, dimension change, and rename persists instantly in the background. Map Library: Organize, search, rename, and manage all your encounter maps.

Screenshots

Black Library4 screens
BattleMapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BattleMapper at none against Black Library's 14. On price, ads, device support 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. Black Library sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. BattleMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Black Library versus BattleMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack LibraryBattleMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGames Workshop LimitedThomas Charles Walford

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Black Library

One-time14
  • Book - Tier 3$3.99
  • BL Tier 2$3.99
  • Book - Tier 27$4.99
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  • BL Tier 4$5.99
  • Book - Tier 29$6.49
  • Book - Tier 6$7.99
  • Book - Tier 7$9.99
  • Book - Tier 25$10.49
  • Book - Tier 26$10.49
  • Book - Tier 13$12.99
  • Book - Tier 14$13.99
  • Book - Tier 21$20.99
  • Book - Tier 17$21.99
  • Book - Tier 24$31.99
None

BattleMapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Black Library free?
Black Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BattleMapper free?
BattleMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Black Library or BattleMapper have ads?
Neither Black Library nor BattleMapper shows ads.

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