ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs vs PocketScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs
This app bridges the gap between physical dice and virtual tabletops. Roll your own dice, snap a photo, and let on-device AI instantly read the results, posting them to your VTT chat. Enjoy the tactile satisfaction of real dice with digital convenience.
- Physical dice scanning with AI detection
- Direct VTT chat integration
- Supports complex and multiple dice rolls
- Review and correct detected rolls
- Full roll history with photos and timestamps
- Works with various dice types
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Online tabletop games are great. But clicking a random number generator instead of rolling real dice? That part stings. ArcaneEye fixes that. Roll your physical dice, snap a photo with your phone, and watch the results appear in your VTT chat in seconds. Your party sees the roll and the photo. You get the satisfying clatter of real dice hitting the table. Everyone wins. HOW IT WORKS ArcaneEye connects your phone to your virtual tabletop through a Chrome extension. 1. A roll comes up in Roll20 or Foundry VTT. 2. The extension sends the roll request to your phone. 3. You roll your dice — real ones, on a real table — and take a photo. 4. On-device AI reads every die in under 2 seconds. 5. Results post to the VTT chat automatically. No manual entry. No typing numbers into a chat box. Just roll and play. AI-POWERED DETECTION On-device machine learning identifies d4s through d20s from a single photo. Detection happens entirely on your phone — fast, private, and no internet required. COMPLEX ROLLS, HANDLED Need 2d20 for advantage? 8d6 for a fireball? ArcaneEye's guided multi-capture flow tells you exactly what to roll next and keeps track as you go. REVIEW BEFORE POSTING See every detected result before it goes live. Tap any die to correct it. You're always in control. FULL ROLL HISTORY Photos, results, timestamps — every roll is saved. Relive the crits. Learn from the fumbles. YOUR DICE, YOUR WAY Standard polyhedrals, gemstone sets, metal dice, big chunky dice — ArcaneEye reads them all. Use the dice you love. SUPPORTED PLATFORMS Roll20 and Foundry VTT via the free Chrome extension, with more VTTs on the way. VTT sync requires an Unlimited Access subscription. Free users can use the dice detection with the camera as well as view and manage their existing roll history. Stop clicking virtual dice. Start rolling real ones.
PocketScroll
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PocketScroll is a mobile companion app for Foundry VTT — the popular virtual tabletop platform. Manage your character, track combat, cast spells, and explore battle maps right from your iPhone or iPad. No browser needed. Whether you're a player rolling dice at the table or a GM running the show, PocketScroll gives you fast, native access to your Foundry VTT session. **FOR PLAYERS** • Character Sheet — View your abilities, skills, hit points, armor class, speed, and conditions at a glance. Roll ability checks and saving throws with a tap. • Actions & Spells — Cast spells, prepare your spell list, track spell slots, use class features, and roll attacks directly from your device. • Inventory — Browse, equip, and manage your gear and currency (PP, GP, EP, SP, CP). Use consumables and potions without slowing down the game. • Combat Tracker — Follow initiative order, see whose turn it is, and monitor enemy statuses in real time. • Interactive Map — Pan, zoom, and move your token on the battle map with intuitive touch controls. **FOR GAME MASTERS** • Party Dashboard — Monitor the entire party's HP, AC, and status at a glance with character cards. • Creature Reference — Quick-access stat blocks for NPCs and monsters in your scene, with CR, abilities, and actions. • Combat Controls — Start encounters, advance rounds, manage initiative, toggle combatant visibility, and apply conditions. • GM Map — Full visibility of all tokens. Toggle visibility, mark defeated, and apply any of the 15 D&D 5e conditions per token. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Install the free PocketScroll companion module on your Foundry VTT server. 2. Open the app and enter your server URL. 3. Select your character and play. **KEY FEATURES** • Real-time sync — Changes appear instantly for all connected players and GMs. • Works on phones and tablets with responsive, touch-optimized layouts. • Supports Foundry VTT v10, v11, and v12. • Designed for D&D 5th Edition campaigns. • Offline character caching — View your character data even when disconnected. • Multi-server support — Connect to multiple Foundry servers and switch between them. • Modern dark UI designed for immersive tabletop gaming. **SUBSCRIPTION** PocketScroll offers a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. Subscribe through Patreon for continued access. GMs can generate access codes to share with their players. Requires a running Foundry VTT server with the PocketScroll companion module installed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketscroll.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PocketScroll at none against ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs's shown. PocketScroll also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs ships an update every 5 weeks, PocketScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs | PocketScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extraplanar Labs Inc. | Flavio Amorim |
In-app purchases
ArcaneEye by Extraplanar Labs
- Unlimited Access - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Access - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
PocketScroll
- The Adventurer$2.991 Month
- The Dungeon Master$9.991 Month
- The Guild Master$19.991 Month
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