Comparison

RPG Companion App vs Hex Mapper

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

Head to head
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/

About

Hex Mapper

Features
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Create gorgeous hex maps for your RPG campaigns in seconds. Paint terrain with a tap, add notes to hexes, all without internet required. Hex Mapper is the fastest, most elegant way to build overland hex maps for your tabletop RPG sessions. Whether you're a Game Master prepping a campaign or a solo RPG player exploring uncharted territory, Hex Mapper gives you a beautiful, crisp mapping tool that works completely offline.

Screenshots

RPG Companion App4 screens
Hex Mapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RPG Companion App at 4.6 against Hex Mapper's 4.0. RPG Companion App also leads on ratings volume (256 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Hex Mapper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Hex Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPG Companion App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RPG Companion App has 256 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
RPG Companion App versus Hex Mapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPG Companion AppHex Mapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (256 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings256 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlastervla EnterprisesRicardo Rivera

Bugs and 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

Hex Mapper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Hex Mapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RPG Companion App free?
RPG Companion App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Mapper free?
Hex Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RPG Companion App or Hex Mapper?
RPG Companion App is rated higher. RPG Companion App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Hex Mapper averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RPG Companion App or Hex Mapper have ads?
RPG Companion App shows ads; Hex Mapper does not.

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