Comparison

TTRPG Map Maker vs Prehistory Book

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

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About

TTRPG Map Maker

Design and display custom maps for tabletop role-playing games. This app offers flexible drawing tools, import options, and offline functionality to bring your campaign worlds to life.

Highlights
  • Freehand drawing tools
  • Shape creation and customization
  • Adjustable brush sizes and colors
  • Snap-to-grid functionality
  • Layer support for organization
  • Import custom images and assets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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TTRPG Map Maker - Design & Display Your Worlds Bring your tabletop adventures to life. TTRPG Map Maker is the fastest, most flexible way to design custom maps for your campaigns and share them with your players right from your iPad. Whether you're a Game Master prepping next week's dungeon crawl, sketching out a bustling town, or improvising a battlefield on the fly, TTRPG Map Maker gives you the creative freedom to build maps that match your story without fighting clunky tools. BUILT FOR THE TABLETOP Designed from the ground up for D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and every other tabletop RPG. Plan your sessions in advance or create maps live at the table as your players explore. POWERFUL DRAWING TOOLS * Freehand draw directly on the canvas for organic shapes and quick sketches * Add rectangles, circles, and custom shapes to build rooms and structures in seconds * Adjustable brush sizes and colors for fine detail or bold strokes * Snap-to-grid for clean, gridded battle maps * Multiple layers so backgrounds, terrain, and tokens stay organized IMPORT & CUSTOMIZE * Import your own images as map backgrounds * Drop in custom artwork, tokens, props, and items * Mix hand-drawn elements with imported assets for a unique look DEMO MAPS INCLUDED * Bundled demo maps to get you started right away * Preview any map before opening it READY FOR THE TABLE * Display your maps on a TV or projector via AirPlay or HDMI * Edit on your iPad while players watch the action unfold on the big screen * Pinch-to-zoom and pan smoothly during play * Reveal areas as your party explores FAST & FLEXIBLE * Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way * Save and organize unlimited maps in your campaign library * Works fully offline, no account, no subscription, no internet required * Universal iPad support with Apple Pencil compatibility SPEND LESS TIME PREPPING, MORE TIME STORYTELLING Whether you plan every encounter or thrive on improvisation, TTRPG Map Maker gives you the tools to bring your worlds to the table, beautifully. Terms of Use: https://www.rpgmapmaker.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.rpgmapmaker.app/privacy

About

Prehistory Book

Immerse yourself in an epic novel set in the ancient world. Follow the intertwined lives of characters as they shape the world before recorded history. Explore themes of faith, memory, and survival.

Highlights
  • Epic ancient world setting
  • Themes of faith and memory
  • Focus on survival
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Pre-history exploration
Features
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An epic novel set in the ancient world — where faith, memory, and survival intertwine before the dawn of recorded time. Follow Linora, Shamuel, and the generations who shaped the world before history began.

Screenshots

TTRPG Map Maker2 screens
Prehistory Book3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prehistory Book at 5.0 against TTRPG Map Maker's 2.3. Prehistory Book also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). TTRPG Map Maker's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. TTRPG Map Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Prehistory Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prehistory Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TTRPG Map Maker versus Prehistory Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRPG Map MakerPrehistory Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael BladesDavid Moritz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TTRPG Map Maker

Subscriptions2
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TTRPG Map Maker Pro – Lifetime$39.99
None

Prehistory Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TTRPG Map Maker free?
TTRPG Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prehistory Book free?
Prehistory Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TTRPG Map Maker or Prehistory Book?
Prehistory Book is rated higher. TTRPG Map Maker averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Prehistory Book averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TTRPG Map Maker or Prehistory Book have ads?
Neither TTRPG Map Maker nor Prehistory Book shows ads.

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