Comparison

TTRPG Map Maker vs Lumen Viewer

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

Head to head
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

Lumen Viewer

Features
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Your GM runs Lumen on their Mac or PC. You open Lumen Viewer on your tablet or phone. When they share a map, handout, or piece of art, it appears on your screen instantly. That's it. Lumen Viewer works with all game systems available for Lumen Screen, including D&D 5th Edition (2024), 13th Age Second Edition, and Night's Black Agents. Lumen Viewer is free. It requires a GM running Lumen Screen on the same local network. Visit lumenscreen.com to learn more.

Screenshots

TTRPG Map Maker2 screens
Lumen Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lumen Viewer at none against TTRPG Map Maker's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Lumen Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTRPG Map Maker ships an update every 4 months, Lumen Viewer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TTRPG Map Maker versus Lumen Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRPG Map MakerLumen Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael BladesSteven HAMMOND

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

Lumen Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TTRPG Map Maker free?
TTRPG Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumen Viewer free?
Lumen Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TTRPG Map Maker or Lumen Viewer have ads?
Neither TTRPG Map Maker nor Lumen Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TTRPG Map Maker or Lumen Viewer?
TTRPG Map Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Lumen Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, TTRPG Map Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lumen Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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