Comparison

TTRPG Map Maker vs Rulecraft

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

Rulecraft

Features
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Rulecraft answers rules questions about the board game on your table. Ask in your own words: the phase nobody remembers, the card that seems to break the game, how scoring actually works at the end. Rulecraft finds the rulebook, reads it, and answers with the sources it used, so you can check the answer instead of taking its word for it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Ask anything about a game's rules, setup or scoring and get a straight answer • See the rulebooks and pages every answer came from • Search the board game catalogue and see what's trending • Keep the games you own in your collection, one tap away when an argument starts • Give every game its own soundtrack, with ambience layered underneath WHEN THE RULEBOOK DOESN'T SETTLE IT Rulecraft tells you when it found nothing, when the rules only cover part of your question, and when the sources disagree and none of them is the official word. It does not invent a ruling to fill the gap. RULECRAFT PRO Rulecraft is free to use, with a set number of questions each week. Rulecraft Pro removes that limit and adds: • Unlimited questions • Music that keeps playing when you leave the app or lock your phone • No ads • Control over how the music sounds • Alternate app icons Rulecraft Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it from your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://rulecraft.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Rulecraft is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any board game publisher. Game names and rulebooks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

TTRPG Map Maker2 screens
Rulecraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TTRPG Map Maker at none against Rulecraft's shown. TTRPG Map Maker also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Rulecraft's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Rulecraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TTRPG Map Maker ships an update every 4 months, Rulecraft every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TTRPG Map Maker versus Rulecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTRPG Map MakerRulecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael BladesAntonio David Garcia Alhambra

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
2 purchases

Rulecraft

Subscriptions2
  • Rulecraft Pro$2.991 Month
  • Rulecraft Pro$24.991 Year

Questions

Is TTRPG Map Maker free?
TTRPG Map Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rulecraft free?
Rulecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TTRPG Map Maker or Rulecraft have ads?
Rulecraft shows ads; TTRPG Map Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, TTRPG Map Maker or Rulecraft?
TTRPG Map Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Rulecraft every 3 days. Most recently, TTRPG Map Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rulecraft on October 1, 2026.

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